Purple Nest Hostel is in a good location close to the old historic centre of Valencia. It's quite a walk from the train station, and a bus ride away from the intercity bus station (bus number eight). It is close to the main shopping area and nightlife, but not so close to the beach.
The hostel attracts a young crowd of backpackers and has a very lively atmosphere. All the facilities are new, as the hostel has not been open long. However, the owners try very hard to create a funky theme, but some may feel it comes across as tacky or annoying. Everything is bright, and the lights in our room were purple.
The hostel has good security, with keycards required for each room, and personal lockers as well as safe deposits. The dorms are spread over quite a few floors, but there is a lift to make it easier. Reception is very busy, so expect a wait when checking in or asking a question. However, once you can speak to them, the staff is friendly and helpful -- offering advice on a place to eat, sights to see, and where to get buses around town.
Overall, the facilities at the hostel are good. There is a bar on the ground floor to have a drink and a chat with other travelers, but it closes quite early so you will probably want to continue the drinking elsewhere. There is a well-equipped kitchen (not common in Spain), with all the essentials to cook a few meals. Internet access is available, but not free.
The dorm rooms are very clean and sheets are provided. The beds are new and comfortable. Dorms are also far enough away from the common rooms so that they are quiet if you want an early night. Although the hostel is advertised as air conditioned, not all rooms have air conditioning, but the common areas do.
The toilets are bright and bubbly. There are showers and toilets on every floor, so there's never a wait. They are usually clean, but the poor design of the showers means there is always a puddle of water on the floor. This makes it hard to get changed or go to the toilet without getting everything else wet.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
September 2006
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