Overall: very good exerpience, particularly as a hostel. Would recommend to others.Pros:- Friendly, communicative atmosphere with staff and other guests, essential fot a good hostel- bilingual service, mostly at front desk but elsewhere too- regular weekly events- cheap and convenient postcards for sale in the lobby to send home or have for a keep sake- rooms have sufficient amenities- food and drink option variety and affordability- excellent location near cuihu (pretty lake district with good food options nearby) and the kunming laojie (old street)- some basic things like water and convient noodles are sold at fair prices at the front desk- information about tours and travel available in the lobby- elevator available to access most rooms, though some stairs will be necessary in the lobbyCons:- some of the weekly events didn't seem to occur at all- cleanliness wasn't perfect: some areas of the cafe have lots of flies and some parts of the room, such as the bathroom, had a bit of grime- peanuts on a caesar salad? no! (I'm allergic to peanuts and didn't think to ask if they put peanuts on a caesar salad because it just isn't normally done)- the prepaid breakfast options are too limited. some additional options for what toppings could go in the noodles or what fruit or jam you receive with the western breakfast would help a lot- quality of some food items are just so so- occaisionally a little noisy in the rooms (but that's just because a group of kids stayed nearby + it's a hostel so it's almost to be expected)