The only plus over an actual hostel is a private room, which a lot of hostels offer for an addition. Most hostels offer a cleaner and comfier experience with healthier breakfast (not just donuts).
A tired half-way house of a place found in a side of town you may feel uncomfortable walking through at night. Comfortable enough but wouldn't return. Make sure to check your room/bags for bed bugs!
Make sure to request 3 people online, if there's even a remote possibility of that. Otherwise, if you request 2 people & try to add a 3rd, they charge extra (even though same price online)