So I read the bad reviews and I don't get it. I think it's all about your expectations. When I book an inexpensive hostel I expect place where I will drop my bag , discover the town , at night try to sleep which is kinda impossible anyway and get out the next day. What a surprise it was when I checked in the Palace hostel. Beautiful historical building, nice decoration, lot of woodwork , very friendly receptionists , lot's of space in the room and my own bed was comfy. Not a bunk bed. I can only speak for my room ( cathedral) but all was good. Yes it's old , some things doesn't work as new but my general feeling was that I could stay there for a month :). Tidiness of the kitchen depends on the guests mainly , not so much on the personnel. In my case it was all right. Definitely recommend!