The Smugglers Hostel

Poor
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : The price I paid was the average price for most hostels, yet the other hostels are cleaned and staffed. Not much pride is taken here. The bin in the toilet was full, there was mould on the mattresses and curtains, the linen isnt put on like the pictures advertised show. The floor in the rooms hadnt been vacuumed in a while. I understand this is a community run hostel and its a great concept but poorly executed.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : I had the entire hostel to myself which felt a bit strange actually, as I like to chat with other hostellers. Didn't see anyone at all and only by chance met the lady who manages the hostel at her other job in the post office the next morning. The hostel is very well equipped, clean and comfotable, and a perfect location for what I wanted to do.
  : Not knowing if someone would arrive late to share the room. Wondering what the policy is for allocating rooms if only a few guests book. I know I had booked a mixed dorm room with 3 other beds in it so really it was just the uncertainty I felt a bit uncomfortable about and being the only person in the building. I was too hot as the duvet was a 13.5 tog quilt which is thicker than I would use in the middle of winter. I'd have been too cold just using the duvet cover on its own.

Wonderful
Traveller Type:
  : Lovely hostel with secure parking and charging for our e-bikes. Good that the heating was on as we had wet gear that we needed dried. A comfortable clean hostel.
  : Limited storage in our room but that was not an issue for us for one night.

Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler

Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Communication could have been better. Some people arrived looking for accommodation but there was nobody there so they went away. Lost business.

Fair
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Good location
  : There was no breakfast and no towels and we had to make our own beds up. Our friends stayed in a local hotel with all services and a breakfast for 90 per night while we paid 100 per night for a room and a bed with no breakfast or services like towels

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Comfortable beds, fully equipped kitchen was very handy also.
  : Dripping shower in our room was a bit annoying but other than that great.

Very Good
Traveller Type:
  : The hostel is in the village and you have easy access to walks in the forest as well as to restaurants and a local supermarket/post office. The kitchen in the hostel is huge and very clean. You can easily make your own meals if you wish.
  : We stayed two nights in the hostel but didnt see any of the staff. The room was clean. The shower however was leaking and there was a buzzing noise coming from the toilet during the night.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Very simple but it has everything
  : Difficult to reach the place with public transportation

Pleasant
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Very nice and luxuous kitchen facilities for a hostel, sufficient place to sleep. Perfect for travellers, it is what you expect from a hostel.
  : To us, who are from a big city, it feels unsafe to have the door unlocked at all times with no staff at the hostel. After the hostess, who was nice and hardworking, reassured us that it was safe it was a bit better feeling but still. Also a quick shower is necessary, as it quickly overflows.