Travel Bloggers Tell Hostels What They Like

The World’s Greatest Hostel Ever
http://www.artofbackpacking.com/the-worlds-greatest-hostel-ever/

Summary:

• Hooks. There MUST be hooks.
• Space to sit up.
• Storage lockers.
• Personal lights by beds.
• Kitchen, but a fully stocked kitchen.
• Computers
• Comfortable common areas -- "Nowadays, the best hostels act as a place to meet other travelers, share ideas, and create long-lasting friendships."

Here's another blog post on a similar topic:
5 Things I Wish I Could Tell Hostel Owners

• Wash The Pillows
• Hairs, Hairs, Go Away
• Stinky Towels
• Kitchen Malfunction
• Tell The Truth -- "Do not exaggerate any aspect of your hostel on your website or other hostel booking system."

And the best advice:

Better yet, stay at your own hostel every once in awhile so you get the full experience. Shower there, cook a meal, stay the night on a weekend. Then you’ll really know what it’s like to be a guest and you can make changes accordingly.

What do you think? :)