Such a beautiful place and full of character, but very dirty and unkempt. Room was comfortable as per YHA standards, I.e. very basic and sparse but oh Lord it was filthy. Windows, carpets and door handles, curtains, lights cords, windowsills- not properly cleaned for a long time. Tables at dinner time still not wiped after breakfast. Reception desk sticky with dirt. Pillows underneath the pillow cases grey. Window in our bathroom broken. Windows in a dining hall decorated with large greasy smears of food and cobwebs.
Also, bring all your food, unless you are happy to pay £10 for 4 slices of pizza and a handful of chips. Seriously.
I am aware that YHA is not Ritz but I am after basic hygiene rather than spa and luxuries.
Overall, such gorgeous place, spoilt by dirty hostel.