A blend of four-star hotel and boutique hostel, Mosaic House is a cornucopia of designer detail, from the original 1930s mosaic in the entrance hall to the silver spray-painted tree branches used as clothes racks. The backpackers dorms are kept separate from the private rooms, but have the same high-quality decor and design, as does the in-house music bar and lounge.
The top-floor private bedrooms cost about a third more than standard doubles but are worth it for the spacious balconies with city views, and the relative peace and quiet. All have incredibly stylish bathrooms with water-efficient rain showers; other green technology includes the use of intelligent heating systems, solar panels and grey-water recycling.
