Hostal Alcazaba

The one good thing is the location, close to the center and surrounded by shops and cafes. The rooms were dirty, two had mold on the walls, and mine smelled like cigarette smoke. The bathroom was cramped, with hairs all over the toothbrush holder.

The location and price are very good, and for a couple of nights I found it manageable. Still, I'm not sure I could have put up with a longer stay. The building is old, the room was small, and the bathroom was even tighter. Booking.com said there'd be a hairdryer and air conditioning, but neither was there. The worst part was the cigarette smell in the hallway. Without that smell, it would be okay for someone who's flexible.

Its central location is the only thing going for it. There was so much dust it came away in handfuls, some rooms had mold, and I found hair and little belongings left by previous guests on the floor. At the same price, there are some perfectly decent places nearby, so I wouldn't recommend staying here.

We paid €90, which is far too much for this place, though everything else was booked and we had no choice. In room 202, the front door had holes in it and the bathroom door was broken and wouldn't shut. There was noise, strong smells covered up with air freshener, and cockroaches coming through the weatherstripping around the bathroom door. If you can, find somewhere else.