Unfortunately, this hostel has seen better days. It's dilapidated, outdated and in serious disrepair. The beds were horribly uncomfortable, the sheets of questionable cleanliness, and I was accosted by all number of biting insects while I was there (no evidence of bedbugs, but the blanket was definitely full of fleas) The hot water seemed to be nonexistent, when there was... More

I spent 2 nights there with my wife and little boy. We called and got picked up from the trainstation and dropped off at the airport the following day for free. The room was basic but clean, the bathrooms were not in the room but my son could use the ladies one that has just been rebuilt. No signs of... More

stayed in the dorm and haven't seen the rooms. it was out of season and there were only 2 of us in the dorm. it is basic but works. i had no bed bugs problem but other lady did (although she was actually complaining about everything). there are lockers. they provided small heater. bathrooms were ok. you can see that... More

This hostel has bedbugs. I even caught one as proof, and informed the management. I notice that another guest complained on a hostel booking site nearly a mohth ago, and the owner responded by denying it. That is not good enough. The bedbugs nearly ruined my trip (bitten all over, scratching for a week) and I now have to take... More

It is exactly what I was looking for... I have payed ~17E (?) for one night + breakfast. It is very close to the Brindisi airport, so it is easy to get there even without the public transport (1.00E or 1.50E). Very kind, english speaking stuff. The time I was there (september), there was just a few more guests, so... More

This hostel was disgusting. Smelly dogs that sniff your 'regions' and try to hump your leg, all staff appear to be stoned & very vague. It appears the owner has possibly been the only author of all good reviews for this accommodation. Room was gross. Sheets were dirty & hadn't been changed. (had to sleep on a sarong/in travel sleeping... More

no running water in the evenings, airco is not working, almost all the toilets are broken, dirty everywhere and everything smells of dogs. the curtains in the shared bathroom are see through and sticky. the worst part of our stay was that there was a BIG PILE OF POO IN FRONT OF OUR DOOR in the morning we woke up.....not... More

Carpe Diem has great extras for travelers: There is a bar with wine, beer, liquor, coffee & tea all day - very convenient after a long day traveling or being a tourist, and at VERY reasonable prices. They also offer homemade lunches and dinners (with notice) made by the owners for only 5EURO. Free wireless, computers, billiard table and pick-up,... More

Actually, I stayed here in 2004, but this couldn't go that far back. Hostel was decent and fairly clean. Owner was very accomodating. He picked us up from the bus station. He dropped us off at the fairy. Not a 5 star hotel, but pretty decent, especially for the price. Would stop here again if I needed to.