Babila Hostel & Bistrot

I would say it is not a bad stay, we enjoyed the music event and the other activities, one thing can definitely improve the whole experience is having a windows in the room that you can open, it felt a little bit like a prison.

There is no towel. But the reception is really friendly.

The hostel is incredibly well organized, from where the rooms are to the other facilities: laundry room (they offer a paid laundry service in which they do your laundry on one working day), kitchen, balcony, bar etc. The reception answers your questions clearly and objectively, they provide you with a chance to store your luggage in the basement when you check out early, the (paid) breakfast is very complete and well prepared, that's including both a coffee and a juice machine. The beds are the most comfortable I've ever slept on in hostels, the heating is neither under nor overpowered, just enough for you to feel comfortable but not have trouble sleeping. The bathrooms are well maintained and although shared, you can easily and privately take your showers without any intrusion or discomfort (I would however suggest the addition of more and perhaps hangers in the shower cabin). Each bed has a light spot and outlet plug, plus a couple of usb ports. There's space for you to store a bottle of water or a book above your pillow and the pillow area has a small covering so that people won't intrude in your sleeping. A curtain would have made it beyond reproach. Access control is safely done by card tapping so no unauthorized people have access to the dormitory area. Lockers are provided, they are spacious and safe. The bonus is the vintage elevator, which overloads class and cuteness!