Name: PJA - Pico Youth Hostel
Address: Rua João Bento Lima - Convento de São Pedro de Alcântra, 9940-366 São Roque do Pico, Portugal, Rua João Bento Lima - Convento de São Pedro de Alcântra, Pico island, 9940-366, Portugal
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £16 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

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Hostel PJA - Pico Youth Hostel

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Rua João Bento Lima - Convento de São Pedro de Alcântra, 9940-366 São Roque do Pico, Portugal –

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Beautiful building with good view. Friendly staff.

Fieke, Netherlands

Very quiet outside of the season! Cool atmosphere of the old convent.

Michal, Spain

Good value for money, clean hostel. I was there in the low season so only a handful of people staying - might be a bit noisier when busy as it's an old building (has character though!). Friendly staff.

Gail, United Kingdom

Really nice hostel made from old monastery. There is a kitchen available.

Zuzana, Czech Republic

The rooms were not fully occupied. The public rooms are comfortable. Historical building.

Helmut, Germany

The are is gorgeous, close to everything (pools, shops, hikes, bus stops). The hostel itself is in a great house, very specious with its own history. Rooms are big enough to fit all the people, bathrooms were clean. People at reception were very friendly and dealt with all the questions one can have.

Jana, Spain

Friendly check in. Comfortable and well priced dorm bed a good location.

Kate, Australia

The gentleman at the reception was very welcoming and helpful, the room was clean, comfortable, calm and with a great view of the mountains. The location has a special charm as the hostel is placed inside a historical monastery.

Luboš, Czech Republic

An exceptionnal welcome from José who came to catch us at the ferry, offered local products of quality and is available to give all advices on the island if necessary. Many thanks! We loved the house with typical black stone and an amazing view directly on sea side. The capacity is important and rooms are clear. We highly recommand this place, very well situated to discover the whole island of Pico (closed to Lajes and 20mn from Sao Roque with transversal road).

Agnès, France

Beautiful building, great location, beautiful view from the room, everything close nearby, helpful staff

Adam, Hungary

8.7

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What guests loved the most:
“Beautiful building with good view. Friendly staff.”

Fieke Netherlands
“Very quiet outside of the season! Cool atmosphere of the old convent.”

Michal Spain
“Good value for money, clean hostel. I was there in the low season so only a handful of people staying - might be a bit noisier when busy as it's an old building (has character though!). ”

Gail United Kingdom
“Really nice hostel made from old monastery. There is a kitchen available.”

Zuzana Czech Republic
“The rooms were not fully occupied. The public rooms are comfortable. Historical building.”

Helmut Germany
“The are is gorgeous, close to everything (pools, shops, hikes, bus stops). The hostel itself is in a great house, very specious with its own history. ”

Jana Spain
“Friendly check in. Comfortable and well priced dorm bed a good location.”

Kate Australia
“The gentleman at the reception was very welcoming and helpful, the room was clean, comfortable, calm and with a great view of the mountains. ”

Luboš Czech Republic
“An exceptionnal welcome from José who came to catch us at the ferry, offered local products of quality and is available to give all advices on the island if necessary. Many thanks! ”

Agnès France
“Beautiful building, great location, beautiful view from the room, everything close nearby, helpful staff”

Adam Hungary

Located in the 17th-century São Pedro de Alcântara Convent, Pousada de Juventude do Pico offers a 24-hour reception in São Roque do Pico, Pico Island, Azores. It features free WiFi access.

Accommodations are shared and offer access to communal bathroom facilities with shower. Each room includes individual lockers.

A standard breakfast buffet is included and served daily in the dining room, with swimming pool views. Guests can head to restaurants located within 1.2 miles to taste local delicacies. There is a snack-bar on site.

The 24-hour reception staff can arrange bike and car rentals, and guests can enjoy a book from the library in the peaceful convent’s cloisters.

Pico Airport is a 15-minute drive from Pousada de Juventude and there is free private parking on site. A ferry to San Jorge and Faial Islands is located about 1.2 miles away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

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Atlantic Ocean Sea/ocean
0.4 miles
Pico Mountain Mountain
6.2 miles

Closest airports

Pico Airport
7 miles
Sao Jorge Airport
12.5 miles
Horta Airport
21.5 miles

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“Very helpful and friendly staff, the location is perfect and authentic, the nature is marvelous. I really enjoyed the time there, it was so calm and peaceful.”

Anastasiia

Russia

“Location, view from the room, facilities.”

Billabongirl

Sweden

8.3

“The building in itself made my staying unforgettable. There were only a few tourists which made my stay very special. I also enjoyed the rock pool only 5 min. ...”

Anders

Denmark

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14:00 - 00:00

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07:00 - 12:00

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Children and extra beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 6 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

All further older children or adults are charged EUR 18 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Pets are not allowed.

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License number: 45/2009

“Good value for money, clean hostel. I was there in the low season so only a handful of people staying - might be a bit noisier when busy as it's an old building (has character though!). Friendly staff.”

Gail

United Kingdom

“The are is gorgeous, close to everything (pools, shops, hikes, bus stops). The hostel itself is in a great house, very specious with its own history. Rooms are big enough to fit all the people, bathrooms were clean. People at reception were very friendly and dealt with all the questions one can have.”

Jana

Spain

“The gentleman at the reception was very welcoming and helpful, the room was clean, comfortable, calm and with a great view of the mountains. The location has a special charm as the hostel is placed inside a historical monastery.”

Luboš

Czech Republic

“An exceptionnal welcome from José who came to catch us at the ferry, offered local products of quality and is available to give all advices on the island if necessary. Many thanks! We loved the house with typical black stone and an amazing view directly on sea side. The capacity is important and rooms are clear. We highly recommand this place, very well situated to discover the whole island of Pico (closed to Lajes and 20mn from Sao Roque with transversal road). ”

Agnès

France

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Reviewed: 18 April 2019

Fieke
Netherlands
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The location of the hostel is difficult when you don’t have a car. There is not a lot of stuff in the kitchen to use and the breakfast isn’t from high quality.
Beautiful building with good view. Friendly staff.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 5 April 2019

Michal
Spain

2 helpful votes
8.8

Fabulous
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Breakfast is very basic and WiFi only available in TV room next to the reception.
Very quiet outside of the season! Cool atmosphere of the old convent.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 7 March 2019

Gail
United Kingdom
9.6

“Cheapest place to stay in Pico, clean and great character”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Good value for money, clean hostel. I was there in the low season so only a handful of people staying - might be a bit noisier when busy as it's an old building (has character though!). Friendly staff.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: 18 February 2019

Anonymous
Switzerland
8.3

Very good
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
the building the hostel is located in is beautiful and spacious. basic but nice breakfast (hot and cold milk, chocolate powder, coffee, juice, cornflakes, bread, butter, jam)

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: 28 October 2018

Zuzana
Czech Republic
9.2

“Really nice old monastery hostel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
The staff is very busy and we always waited long time to catch somebody at the reception. The wifi works only in one special room.
Really nice hostel made from old monastery. There is a kitchen available.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 28 September 2018

Anonymous
Germany
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The kitchen is poorly equipped and doesn‘t invite to cook.
The location is close to a supermarket, a natural rock pool and the center of Sao Roque.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 26 September 2018

Anonymous
Austria
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
kitchen closes during the night, sitting outside chatting/eating/drinking after 9-10pm is not really possible
great value for money (especially with interjovem pass)

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 23 September 2018

Anonymous
Poland
Age group: 25 – 34
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The kitchen facilities could be improved, wifi was not available in the rooms.
AMAZING STAFF! Great location and cleaness.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 21 September 2018

Anda13
Hungary

2 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was perfect, great location, spectacular views to the see and Pico. I will return to this place for sure

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 17 September 2018

James
USA

2 helpful votes
7.1

“Pico hostel August 2018”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Wifi is not good. It is only available in the TV room and the signal is weak. Bathrooms were not good. There are 3 stalls in the men's bathroom. When I was there, the lights were not working in two of the stalls. The one stall with a working light was often occupied so you had to relieve yourself in the other stalls in the dark or bring a flashlight. There are two shower stalls. But no real changing area. You have to change in the bathroom area in front of the showers. There were 3 bunk beds in my room. If there are 6 guys in the room, it is a little crowded and can get hot and stuffy at night even with the window open. There are luggage locker in the rooms - bring your own lock. There is a kitchen for self catering, but pots, plates and utensils are rather limited. If you have a car, an internet device that connects directly to the local cell/mobile service and plan on eating at restaurants, the hostel is a decent place to stay.
The hostel is in a beautiful old convent. There is a gravel parking lot out front. It is a 15 minute walk (somewhat uphill) from the ferry port. There is a bus stop about 5 minutes away. Sao Roque is on the northern bus route. There are two buses each weekday in in each direction. Going west to Madalena there is bus around 7:10am and 2:25pm. Madalena is the transportation hub. You can get around Pico by bus and taxi, but it is not easy. There is a natural piscine about 5 minutes away with showers and changing rooms. The changing rooms are closed in the evening. There are two official hiking trails nearby (the trail heads are less than a 30 minute walk from the hostel) The PRC8PIC trail is an easy circular trail. The PRC13PIC trail is a 9km linear medium trail. A small supermarket is a 10 minute walk. Breakfast is pretty standard youth hostel fare, cornflakes, rolls, luncheon meat and sliced cheese, coffee, milk and orange drink.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: 8 September 2018

Helmut
Germany

1 helpful vote
8.3

Very good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The breakfast was quite simple, no fruits.
The rooms were not fully occupied. The public rooms are comfortable. Historical building.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 8 September 2018

jana d.
Spain

4 helpful votes
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Kitchen - again only could be used in certain times and wasn't equipped with stuff (small pans, knifes...).
The are is gorgeous, close to everything (pools, shops, hikes, bus stops). The hostel itself is in a great house, very specious with its own history. Rooms are big enough to fit all the people, bathrooms were clean. People at reception were very friendly and dealt with all the questions one can have.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 3 September 2018

Kate
Australia

3 helpful votes
8.8

“Central hostel with friendly staff in a nice little town”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Showers a bit small but overall I would recommend this place.
Friendly check in. Comfortable and well priced dorm bed a good location.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 28 August 2018

Luboš
Czech Republic
8.3

Very good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with Shared Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
The bathrooms could be newer and cleaner, the wifi only works in the living room and there could be more breakfast choices.
The gentleman at the reception was very welcoming and helpful, the room was clean, comfortable, calm and with a great view of the mountains. The location has a special charm as the hostel is placed inside a historical monastery.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: 28 August 2018

Agnès
France
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
An exceptionnal welcome from José who came to catch us at the ferry, offered local products of quality and is available to give all advices on the island if necessary. Many thanks! We loved the house with typical black stone and an amazing view directly on sea side. The capacity is important and rooms are clear. We highly recommand this place, very well situated to discover the whole island of Pico (closed to Lajes and 20mn from Sao Roque with transversal road).

Stayed in August 2018

Sleeps	Room type
	Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking Offering either views of Pico Mountain or São Jorge Island, this room includes individual lockers. Room facilities: • Shower • Desk • Shared Bathroom • Seating Area • Toilet • Shared Toilet • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wardrobe or closet • Sea view • Towels • Linen • Upper floors accessible by lift • Entire unit wheelchair accessible Parking: Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room with Private Bathroom 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Offering either views of Pico Mountain or São Jorge Island, this room includes individual lockers. Room facilities: • Shower • Hairdryer • Desk • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Bath or Shower • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Sea view • Towels • Linen • Upper floors accessible by lift • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking Offering either views of Pico Mountain or São Jorge Island, this room includes individual lockers. Room facilities: • Shower • Desk • Shared Bathroom • Seating Area • Toilet • Shared Toilet • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wardrobe or closet • Sea view • Towels • Linen • Upper floors accessible by lift • Entire unit wheelchair accessible Parking: Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Basic Triple Room 3 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Rooms are 15 square metres. Room facilities: • Shower • Hairdryer • Desk • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Bath or Shower • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Mountain view • Towels • Linen • Upper floors accessible by lift • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room with Shared Toilet 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking This twin room features a sea view. Room facilities: • Shower • Desk • Shared Bathroom • Seating Area • Toilet • Shared Toilet • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or closet • Sea view • Mountain view • Towels • Linen • Upper floors accessible by lift • Entire unit wheelchair accessible Parking: Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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