The hostel did not look great from outside and there were some works going on outside, but once we were in, our family of five (two adults, children 3, 7, 9) were very well welcomed by the friendly staff on the front desk. We had a room with 5 beds to share, with en suite bathroom (pod-style) Everything was in order and clean, the corridors very acceptable for a hostel, plain and simple. The games on offer in the foyer areas looked good.
Break fast, for just under 5 euros, was the real highlight, it was very good with a nice choice of continental-style options. You just help yourself. The atmosphere was quiet but not too calm. lots of families, some groups of young men and a few bikers, everyone seemed nice.
We walked into town in about 10 mins by following the tramlines. We parked at the sports stadium carpark opposite the hostel - and although it seemed like the kind of place a car might get broken into over night, all was fine. A real bonus of the hostel was the staff and the relaxed atmosphere, highly recommended if you are travelling as a family