Believe It or Not Hostel

I don’t believe it! Victor Meldrew may have said that, but it is definitely true here.
I had never stayed at a hostel before so I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. Would everyone be loud and rambunctious, would I struggle to connect to the internet, etc. I’ve stayed in hotels that offered less amenities that they did.
There was a single bed with your own locker of course, plenty of room to stretch out. They had a living room with couches and a television, books, I think even games to play. The kitchen area also had plenty of sitting areas, an oven and stove, fridge, sink, silverware, plates, etc. There was basic stuff like sugar, spices, tea, coffee, milk, even a little wine. Plus there’s a washer (with detergent) and dryer.
There were several showers so bathing didn’t become an issue of trying to queue up in the morning. They had soap, shampoo, mouthwash, toothpaste, etc. Even a little set of nail clippers, nail file, etc.
One room had four beds, the other had eight, to give you an idea of spacing. The woman who runs it is super friendly. She is only there in the morning, but you can gain access to the hostel any time with the intercom. If she’s there and you need directions, she’ll help you out. Plus there’s wifi so you can look up stuff that way, too.
Oh, and everything I mentioned? The breakfast, laundry, etc. It’s free. You want cereal, a glass of wine, and to do a load of laundry? Help yourself. It’s an amazing hostel.

I have nothing but positive things to say about this «hostel». Quotation marks you may ask? Because it is far from a hostel. It’s more of a guesthouse and the owner Lily treats you as a guest in an apartment. I really believe if I stayed any where else my trip to Vienna wouldn’t be the same. The process to book wasn’t terrible, I booked through the hostel website and paid in cash when I received my keys to the apartment. The hallway to get to the apartment was a bit dodgy but once you get inside the apartment is so well maintained and clean! The beds were comfortable and there is also a kitchen if you want to cook. Breakfast, wifi, and toiletries are also included. The location was absolutely amazing and safe! I really plan on coming back to Vienna and when I do I’ll be coming back here!