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Change The World Hostels - Açores - Ponta Delgada
We are a comfortable hostel located in Ponta Delgada, in the São Miguel Island, 20 minutes from the historical city centre.
We have beautiful gardens and a very walkable city center.
You can get to know the Island by bus or rent a bicycle if you are brave enough!
We provide you place to stay with a kitchen to cook your meals on a budget.
Come see the best views and eat the best food.
We will give you the best tips to live like a local!
The volunteers will integrate a small, friendly and cheerful team, that will be here to support you and make your stay comfortable. Volunteers will be treated with respect and we expect respect as well from the other hand. We are very open to talk and to change THE WORLD!
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About the experience in: Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Germany
My experience with Change The World Hostels was very good!
The island is perfekt for hiking, but be prepared to use Bolt or the bus, which very cheap but often very confusing. Since the bus doesn‘t run very often during the day to more distant destinations, I would use the two days off per week to see more of the island. I can also highly recommend watching the sunrise over the sea.
The hosts Carolina and Marcelo are also very nice and always there if you have any questions.
If you are looking for a quiet place with incredibly beautiful nature, I can definitely recommend it!🌿🌅
about 1 month ago
Change The World Hostels replied
Thank you so much for leaving a kind feedback
Hope to see you again!
Wish you well
About the experience in: Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Italy
It's been a beautiful month! If you love nature, this island is perfect for you. The hostel is a 20-minute walk from the city center, and is located in a quiet area, facing the ocean.
The work is very quiet, the schedules are respected and you have a lot of free time. Carolina and Marcelo have always been very kind and helpful🫶🏻
Recommended experience!
about 1 month ago
Change The World Hostels replied
Thank you so much for the kind review!
It was great having you
Wish you the best!
About the experience in: Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Canada
I stayed with Change The World hostel for a month and a half, and it was a wonderful experience. A big thank you to Carolina and Marcelo for taking care of me.
✅ Hours and work that's expected of you. Everything is very well communicated beforehand, and both hosts are available if you need help. The work is simple and easily done, with clear instructions on what to do. Hours were always respected and flexible if you wanted to explore the island.
👎If you come during the low season you won't be able to meet many travelers, but that's not the hostel's fault.
Highly recommend♥️
about 2 months ago
Change The World Hostels replied
Thank you for everything!
Hope you come on high season next time to have a different experience :)
About the experience in: Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Canada
I absolutely loved my month of volunteering here! In fact, the work load was very small because of the season so it felt more like a vacation☀️ The tasks were easy to learn and the two hosts Marcelo and Carolina are super nice and easy going. The hostel is at a walking distance from the city center (bars, clubs, restaurants, the mall, etc) and there is a bus stop super close to go to the beach. The landscapes are amazing and there is so much nature to see there! Caro was very nice with the schedules and often put our days off back to back so we can have more time to explore/rest. Thank you!! ❤
about 2 months ago
Change The World Hostels replied
Thank you for everything!
About the experience in: Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Germany
My experience was very nice. The best was the island, but it’s hard to see all without a car, and meeting volunteers. You get a good breakfast and great working time from 8-13/15-20. It‘s open for changes if you want to make plans. The work is simple. Some things could be improved e.g. renovations, both volunteer rooms and better wifi. There were bugs, which is normal for the climate, still not great. Some of the managers messages sounded harsh and strict, even though they were really nice in person and helpful every time.
I would still recommend it!
Thanks Caro and Marcelo for everything!
2 months ago