Annas Hostel

It was okay.

I really liked the rustic country style. It reminded me of American hotels with a Mexican feel, and the place is simple but very cozy and clean. The bedding smelled fresh, just how I like it. It’s easy to drive in, right in the center, and the owner was very friendly. I’ve got no complaints. I recommend it.

This isn’t really a hostel, more like a converted house that needs repairs. The owner wasn’t very friendly. The dishes piled up in the sink every day, including the breakfast dishes. Breakfast had very few choices, and nothing was replenished. If the ham ran out while there was still mozzarella, the next day you’d just get the leftover mozzarella. It was all food left from the day before. There were a few times the bathroom ran out of toilet paper, right when it was needed. The room wasn’t cleaned, only the hallway and kitchen were cleaned by a young woman. The back of the house was very dirty. The hammock was positioned so that sitting in it meant hitting your bottom on the low wall. Some bedroom doors and one bathroom door were folding doors that made a lot of noise. There’s no ceiling fan. One other important thing: if you care about animals, I wouldn’t stay here. I saw the owner’s dog without basic care. She was thin and seemed undernourished, covered in ticks, had long nails, an inflamed eye, and was very dirty. Guests even said there were ticks on the bedroom walls, and one found a tick on their own body. The water wasn’t changed, and the food bowl was always empty. It was clear the dog wasn’t being looked after properly. I raised my concerns with the owner, but she didn’t take them well. She’s completely unprepared to receive guests and care for them.

Anna is a nice person, and the breakfast is simple but decent. The inn provides towels. The room is exposed to outside noise, and the bathroom needs another glass panel so water doesn’t get all over the floor.