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The Holy Cow - Hostel & Suites

2.0 star property
Riverwalk hostel in Ponta Delgada with free breakfast

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, highchair
Family Room, Private Bathroom | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Holy Cow - Hostel & Suites offers oceanside views, a nearby golf course, and a scenic terrace. Guests enjoy a free breakfast buffet, relax in the garden, or read from the library. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, and past visitors consistently praise their stay.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Sofa bed - single
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Rua de Lisboa n.22, Ponta Delgada, 9500-216

What's nearby

  • Antonio Borges Garden - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ponta Delgada City Gates - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ponta Delgada Marina - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ponta Delgada Harbour - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • University of the Azores - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Campo de São Francisco - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cais da Sardinha - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Arriba - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Varandas da Avenida - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Snack-bar 2B - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Holy Cow - Hostel & Suites

Hostel near Ponta Delgada Harbour
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, an adjacent golf course, and a terrace at The Holy Cow - Hostel & Suites. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at The Holy Cow - Hostel & Suites include thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, baby baths, and children's dinnerware
  • Showers, hair dryers, and soap
  • Wardrobes/closets, communal kitchens, and children's books

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby bath
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the riverwalk
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - noon
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 3 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Property Registration Number 2777RRAL

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

The Holy Cow Hostel Suites
The Holy Cow - Hostel & Suites Ponta Delgada
The Holy Cow - Hostel & Suites Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is The Holy Cow - Hostel & Suites pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Holy Cow - Hostel & Suites?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Holy Cow - Hostel & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Holy Cow - Hostel & Suites?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Holy Cow - Hostel & Suites located?

Located in the heart of Ponta Delgada, this golf hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Nossa Senhora da Esperanca Convent, Santuário do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres, and Lagoa das Empadadas. Santuario Nossa Senhora da Esperanca and Military Museum of the Azores are also within 15 minutes.

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