Amazing old building — great atmosphere. You feel like in a movie. Great location far away from road, so you don't hear city and car noises. Good beds.

Windows are a disaster — when it's windy, they make noise throughout the whole night and you can't sleep properly. They should be fixed. Bathroom is another disaster — the shower cabin couldn't close because it was broken, and toilet was leaking. Disaster number three is breakfast: very basic, the cheapest products, chemical coffee from the machine, milk was spoiled. You better rely on your own food.

Amazing place to stay, old monastery, where the rooms are the same as the monks used in 17th century. Basic but comfortable rooms, volcano views, ocean views, helpful staff.

Really the only thing is the male bathroom situation.. You really need to fix it up. Tiny showers, water leaking into the whole floor, none of the toilet doors closing properly (not to even mention locking!). Otherwise I would give 10. Female bathroom seemed much better.. Also a tip for travellers, no impact on the rating: there is a reason why this place is affordable, don’t be like a group of German ‘kids’ who tried to take all the bread, ham and cheese from breakfast to prepare their full day snacks and lunch. It’s breakfast included, not an all inclusive. Happy to see the breakfast lady telling them off for that.

The hostel is situated in a wonderful location, the monastery is charming. The double room was clean, spacious and beds very comfortable! We also had a nice view on the ocean. Finally, we really liked to be in Sao Roque: we found this position convenient to visit the island and very authentic. You can also swim in the natural pools in front of the hostel!

Being an ancient building, it is true that it can get quite noisy at night. Also, we were a bit disappointed with the breakfast, that was quite basic - with little choice. But overall would recommend !

Beautiful restored convento Easy walk from the ferry Our room had a fabulous view Nice breakfast Short walk to Spar market

Unlike typical hostels no refrigerator or kitchen access We were there off season with no car and none of the restaurants within the immediate area were open for dinner Thankfully Spar market offers sandwiches

We loved the location, the views were great and the building beautiful. The breakfast was included in the price, although it was very very simple. The rooms were very clean, and quiet, and the bathroom well equipped. The staff is helpful. If I come back to Pico I will definitely stay here again.

There's wifi only in one small living room by the entrance. Also some of the mattresses were a bit uncomfortable. -Again this is the cheapest place in the whole island so not much to complain for the relative price.

A hostel in a monastery?! Worth staying for that alone. The staff was very accommodating, the hostel was clean, there’s free breakfast, and it’s close to the city center.

The breakfast wasn’t anything to write about and there no kitchen for guests. Other than that I have nothing negative to say.

Located in an old convent, which gave the place a rather unique atmosphere. Very spacious. Lots of pigeons around. Many rooms had a sea view. The breakfast, though pretty basic (bread, cereal, some basic fruits, juice, coffee), was OK of better quality than I expected. Coffee was not particularly good though. Had an ensuite room, which was decent value for money.

Wifi seemed to work properly only in the lobby and adjecent areas.

Very pretty hostel in historical building and very well located (cafés, restaurants and the natural pools are in walking distance). The staff was very friendly and helpful with any inquiries I had. The rooms and washing facilities are perfectly clean.

My only issue was that the rooms are a bit noisy, as the walls are quite thin. The hostel is located in a very quiet small town, so there was no noise coming from the outside. But I could hear every word of every conversation and every other little sound coming from the neighbour room as if it is happening right beside me. Unfortunately, the guests in the neighbour room were awake the whole night and therefore, I barely got any sleep. Surely this is related to the historic architecture of the building and not really anybodies fault, however, I felt the need to mention it as it affected my stay. Nevertheless, overall I had a very great experience and would certainly stay here again if I am in São Roque and need a short term accommodation!

It felt something special to stay in this spacious old convent built of the local volcanic stone. I stayed 2 nights in a double room and 2 in the female dormitory which I had to myself. Staff are on hand in reception all day til midnight. They were all really friendly and so helpful, particularly in arranging my trip to Pico Mountain. The breakfast proved a good opportunity to meet and talk with other guests

We stayed at a twin room with shared bathroom. Everything was very clean and well taken care of. The ambient of the old monastery offers you a great experience! The staff were very helpful and nice as well.

We would appreciate a greater variety in the breakfast selection.