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Set in São Vicente and with Sao Vicente Beach reachable within 1.7 km, The Waves Hostel offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is located 17 km from Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools, 27 km from Girao Cape and 29 km from Santana's traditional houses. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

location location location! Room was over and above what we expected.

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9.2
Wonderful
341 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in São Vicente

  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 8 reviews
    Great location, amazing host, The owner provides some tips for us to do in the island.
    Andrei
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 341 reviews
    One of the best hostels I've ever been to!! I highly recommend it if you are planning to visit maideira on your own. Convenient parking in front of the structure, breathtaking view, possibility of meeting lots of guys, very well equipped kitchen and bathrooms, really well managed! Excellent location near Sao Vincente, with shops and restaurants on the street
    leoni_sara
    Solo traveler
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 341 reviews
    the location is top notch!!!!! the waves indeed :) and the price was a real bargain for what it offers, one of the best hostels i have ever stay, and well… its more than a hostel, you got a private room… you have everything there, absolutely everything, very clean, and the owners are awsome people who does a superb job! thanks for everything Celio, hope to see you again!
    Nicolae
    Solo traveler
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 341 reviews
    The location is wonderful. The facilities are great. It's probably the best hostel I've ever stayed at. And I've stayed in lots of hostels.
    Ian Cat
    Solo traveler
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 341 reviews
    Cozy little hostel, the owner was really nice and helpful, the kitchen was really well equiped, it had everytnig you needed and more. It was a pleasent stay if don't mind having room with only curtain, no doors. It did have a locker but I never used it, it was safe to leave your stuff in the room.
    Katja
    Solo traveler
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 341 reviews
    It was probably the best hostel I stayed in during my whole lifetime. Tiny as it is, it gives you both a sense of community (if wanted) and privacy. The rooms are single. The kitchen is huge and well equipped; there are usually some fruit and cereal for free, even if not advertised in the hostel description. The owners take care of the visitors and the property itself so nicely that I felt right at home. Last but not least, the sound of the ocean when you wake up and go to bed is just priceless.
    Monika
    Solo traveler
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 341 reviews
    Maybe the best hostel i have been too!
    Raphael
    Solo traveler
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 341 reviews
    This is the best hostel i have ever been in. You have your own room, but also you can meet there great people. It is right next to ocean. Celio is a great host. I highly reccomend!
    Jakub
    Solo traveler
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 341 reviews
    Perhaps the best hostel I've been to: common spacese very cosy and well-equipped, a spectacular close view on the ocean, basically private rooms, albeit no real doors just curtains and the ocean-looking windows open from the common space.
    Viktor
    Solo traveler
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 341 reviews
    The host, Celio is an absolute legend, very welcoming and easy to chat to. Probably the best hostel for a sundowner and chilled vibe on the ocean but car rental would be advised.
    Ross
    Solo traveler
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