I've stayed in several hostels around the U.S., and this is not a true hostel; it is a large family house with bedrooms containing bunk beds for travelers. The house is located in a residential neighborhood, so there aren't any restaurants or shops nearby. It is clean and the accommodations are minimal. The bathroom is shared and only one at a time can use it, so you'll feel like part of a large family. I didn't hang around much or use the shared kitchen. I stayed here only for one night, just to have a place to sleep after visiting the museums. I took the light rail from Greyhound bus terminal downtown to the Museum stop near the hostel, and walked everywhere I needed to go (Museum of Fine Arts, Contemporary Museum, Menil Museum), so the location is prime. Sheets are included in the price (I paid $14 for the night), but towels are not ($3). The only problem I had was that while I was dressing, the owner walked right into the room without knocking or excusing herself, but that is a minor complaint. I will probably stay again, as it is the only hostel in Houston, it's close to everything I want to do, and it's cheap.