Hostel The Veteran

Great location and friendly staff

We loved our room on the upper floor with a beautiful view of the canal! Despite having a room with a shared bathroom we appreciated that our room had its own individual sink for brushing teeth, water, etc. The location was perfect right at the corner of a lively square with lots or bars, restaurants and pubs. Although it is loud due to the location we did not mind the noise.

The only thing that we did not particularly like was the thin and steep staircase that we had to take to get to our room and the washroom. However, we were prepared for this as the listing was very clear about the steep steps, and once we did them a few times we didn't mind them.

I had a really great stay at this place. The location was honestly perfect! almost everything was within 20–30 minutes walking distance from the hotel. My window overlooked the canal, which made the atmosphere even more special. In the evenings, the area around the hotel was lively, noisy, and full of city vibes in the best way. The cleanliness was absolutely fine. Some people might feel unsure about the shared toilet and bathroom, but everything was clean and surprisingly comfortable. In my case, I stayed in room 4, and the bathroom was right next to my room, which was very convenient. The only downside was that I could hear whenever someone was showering or using the bathroom. The staff were wonderful. After checkout, I asked if they could keep my backpack for a few extra hours, and they kindly allowed me to leave it there until 4:40 PM. That gave me the chance to enjoy one last walk around the city before leaving. Overall, I had a very positive experience and would definitely recommend this hotel. Just keep in mind that the stairs are very steep and the staircase is extremely narrow, so if you travel with a lot of luggage, it might be a bit difficult.

Okay so location is amazing. We didn’t even take the tram, we walked everywhere since it was all in a 25 min walking distance max. The view of the canal was the selling feature for us booking here. It’s gorgeous. The room had its own basin which was also really convenient. It also wasn’t overly loud, you can hear the nightlife, but we were on the 3rd and when you closed the window shut, it was quiet. We felt safe and the staff let us check in early and keep our luggage late after checkout.

Alright so keep in mind, we were on a budget which is why we choose this stay over a cleaner hostel. However, the bathroom situation is a nightmare. Don’t be prepared to have clean sheets, mine had cigarettes burns and stains in them, BUT, no bed bugs. When we came home sometimes, the smell of the hotel was atrocious. Also the stairs are treacherous, don’t bring a 50lb xl luggage like me haha.