This place has good reviews in a number of other places, but the reality does not match up. While it is in an excellent location with some of the best restaurants in BA and the staff are good (hence 2 stars) it clearly has been lacking in investment for years.

We have stayed in a wide variety of places all over the world from basic hostels to five star hotels. The fundamental basic need we have though is for the place to be clean, tidy and secure and this place does not deliver.

The first room we had (ensuite) was small, smelt of damp and had one of the worst beds we have stayed in. The bathroom had decent hot water etc. but was also very tired. We also returned one evening to find a window over the door was wide open, so even if the door was locked someone could have easily got into the room.

We changed rooms and this one had a much better double bed, but the bunk beds in the room had very thin mattresses. The decor was appalling and nothing that a few dollars and a couple of hours could not sort out. The shared bathroom was ok but very old fashioned. Again, there was a reasonable amount of hot water.

All in all, pretty poor but in a great location. Maybe the owners are just running it down until a big refurbishment when the prices will then rocket? But, given that it's not exactly that cheap now, it's worth investigating other options in the same locale.