Old Kings Design Hostel vs Similar Hotels

Comments about small bathrooms and lack of privacy in mixed dorms.

Room quality was mixed, with reports of thin walls and uncomfortable bedding during winter.

Room quality was deemed acceptable but with various complaints regarding size and amenities.

Multiple complaints about small or cramped rooms, uncomfortable or uneven beds, bathroom privacy/height issues, and lack of lift impacting upper-floor rooms; some rooms noted as spacious and comfortable in other reviews, making this category mixed-to-negative.

Multiple reviews noted cleanliness, but also highlighted issues like broken showers and inadequate restroom privacy.

There were issues reported with cleanliness, such as unclean bathrooms and linens.

Cleanliness received mixed reviews, with some mentioning it was good but others highlighting issues with lack of cleaning during the stay.

Multiple reviews explicitly cite clean rooms and hotel (e.g., 'very clean', 'Hotel pulito', 'la propreté'), with only minor mentions of kitchen odor in one review.

Consistently praised for its central location.

The location was frequently praised as excellent, close to the city center and convenient.

Location was frequently praised for its proximity to attractions and city center.

Very strong consensus on central, perfect location and easy walking access to attractions ('Midden in het centrum', 'right in the city center', 'Posizione eccellente'). A few guests experienced access problems due to external roadworks (temporary).

Staff were described as communicative and friendly, though issues with staff presence were noted.

Service received generally positive comments with fast email responses, though there were issues with check-in.

Service was criticized due to issues with payment options and lack of assistance during a disturbing situation.

Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and efficient; a few communication issues noted with cleaning staff language and an isolated maintenance issue (bathroom heater) but overall service sentiment is positive.

Positive mentions about breakfast and overall satisfaction with food options.

Food and beverage options were not mentioned significantly, maintaining a standard quality assumption.

Food and beverage options were not mentioned, scored as standard quality for this hotel tier.

Breakfast repeatedly described as excellent/phenomenal and specific praise for restaurant dishes (e.g., curry); only minor negatives like warm restaurant and occasional kitchen odor.

No lockers next to beds and limited bathroom facilities noted as negatives.

Amenities were minimal, with some positive features like Wi-Fi but notable lack of kitchen facilities.

Amenities were noted as lacking, with mentions of missing items that are typically expected.

On-site parking and bike storage are positives and some rooms have AC; negatives include no elevator, no lounge/late check-in options, occasional lack of AC in some rooms and a warm/non-climatized restaurant.

Some reviews felt prices were high given the experience; others felt it was reasonable.

The affordability and good price-quality ratio were highlighted as major positives.

Value for money was considered good, especially for short stays at a budget-friendly rate.

Mixed signals: several guests felt the price was fair (including parking rates), while at least one review explicitly called the room 'very expensive'—overall slightly below target but reasonable given location and breakfast quality.