Starting on a positive note, this is a favorite stop for tourists; families; and school, cultural, and sports groups who appreciate space, cleanliness, and comfort at an affordable price. Once again, location is the prime attraction, and rooms are well situated. A complete refurbishment was carried out in 2001, doubling the size of the establishment, and in 2003, they were hard at work again sprucing things up; you'll see nice little touches, such as hammocks and old armchairs in the wide corridors. Internet and postal services are available, and a group lounge acts as a great social spot. There is a well-equipped kitchen and a supermarket just across the road. All transport and other YHA bookings can be made on the premises.

However, we moved after 2 nights here. The YHA is indeed in a great location and very convenient to all shops and nightlife, but this is one of the noisiest places we have ever come across. For starters, it's on an intersection and opposite a fire station, so believe me, at 2am, if there's a fire somewhere around, you will hear about it first. We hardly got any sleep while we were here, hence we have now moved - and we were on the fifth floor! If it wasn't fire engines that woke us up, it was the traffic. You need to decide before coming here what's more important to you, sleep or location.