The hostel was at a great location and very clean. The outside area was gorgeous and the morning breakfast was tasty although rather small. Almost all the staff were lovely, very accommodating and easy to get along with.

One of the staff members, Marc, made us feel very uncomfortable during our stay. On multiple occasions he made inappropriate or insulting jokes and comments toward us and a few other guests. It was to the point where we were hesitant to leave our room on the evenings he was working the front desk. All the other staff were amazing though and very kind and accommodating, this was only an issue with Marc. Also not a great indoor common room at this place which is often needed because of how much it rains on the island.

The hosts (especially Helena and Adrian) were so welcoming. They were always greeting us with a smile and helpful tips on restaurants. Breakfast was very filling, with eggs and pancakes prepared creatively each morning. We rented a room with a private bath, which was very spacious and clean. The location was very convenient to the airport, restaurants, and historical sites. We walked into old town every day and often our restaurant choices were within walking distance as well. Complimentary yoga mats that we utilized in the spacious back garden.

We liked everything but the bathroom could use more hooks for wet items (we visited thermal springs 3x and often had wet suits and towels) and more shelf space near the sink would be convenient.

Loved the breakfast, the garden, and how accommodating they were with luggage and use of the garden area before check in and after check out. They also called us a cheap taxi on our way out. Beautiful hostel, great private room! Eat at the restaurant downstairs, their food is incredible.

Don't go there if you need quiet indoors in the daytime. (lots of music blasting during the day while they clean, music in the garden during breakfast and you can hear people stepping on the stairs and exiting rooms quite loudly. But it's a hostel, and it was honestly the only negative thing I could find.

Great hostel!!! The vibe is amazing, very social & perfect for solo travellers. Very clean, with cool shared spaces, especially the beautiful garden to enjoy breakfast in the sun and meet cool people! Special credits to the staff, they are all so kind and fun, very welcoming and friendly - especially Luciaan (amazing receptionist!!!) and Romain (amazing tour guide!!!), both super attentive & hospitable. They also organise daily tours around the island, a cool way to explore and socialise! I highly recommend the “Ring of Fire” tour with Romain. Will for sure come back!

We stayed in the hotel for a week, and our experience was a mix of highs and lows . Location: The hotel's location was undoubtedly one of its best features. With everything conveniently close by, including shops, restaurants, and attractions, we found it easy to explore the city without hassle. Breakfast in the Garden: One highlight of our stay was enjoying breakfast in the hotel's garden. The serene atmosphere and delicious spread provided a lovely start to our mornings. Staff is amazing. Thank you for taking such a good care for us.

However, our room left much to be desired. While it was adequate, the mattress was not very comfortable, and the absence of shelves made organizing our belongings a bit challenging. Moreover, the aggressive orange colour didn't quite resonate with us and felt out of place in the tranquil Azores setting. Overall Ambience: Out of the Blue hotel could benefit from a more natural and fresh aesthetic that aligns better with the laid-back Azores vibe. Basically, keeping the original subtle natural-brown colours suited the hotel better. That was one of the reasons why we've booked this hotel in the first place.

We LOVED out of the blue! Unfortunately my partner tested positive for covid the first night we checked in and we were unable to leave our room, but the staff was SO kind and helped us through our quarantine with fresh towels, takeaway food, and world class friendliness. Bed was huge and super comfortable. Shower was impeccably clean and perfectly heated for easing my partner's symptoms. Location was amazing as it was walking distance to several pharmacies. Our view of the garden was amazing and everyone seemed to be having a great time down there nightly. We will be coming back some day to experience the tours, meals, and other facilities!

Our air conditioner unit kept auto turning off after 3 minutes and I couldn't figure out the system myself but that was just a me problem 😅

I was so comfortable choosing this hostel before I even arrive there. It was apparent to me from the way they communicate in the messages. I was never proven wrong, the hostel, which in my opinion is better than a 5-star hostel. The staff were professional and super friendly. The breakfast was delicious and was changing every day (main dish) so you never get bored of it. The lounge/kitchen was well-equipped. I would like to give credit for separating the bar from the main hostel, this makes sleeping at night very quiet ( assuming your roommate does not back/unpack his/her stuff). Air conditioning is available(haven't used it). The hostel tour is amazing (Obrigado, Lydia).

It is indeed out of the blue. Getting there was a bit tricky for the first time. If you have your own car the parking area is quite far away from the hostel, so you better hope it does not rain heavily when you arrive. However, I do not consider this as a con for the hostel, it is just a precaution.

Everything was great. However, the electricity would short out quite often. I’m talking about every two minutes it would sort out. And during the night this is really inconvenient because the emergency light turns on in the bedroom and it wakes up anybody who has sensitive to light. That is me, so I did not sleep one of the nights. I went to sleep at 10 and I woke up at midnight and at two am because of the whole situation. I ended up staying awake from 2 AM onwards and the next day was difficult and challenging to do my work. And then I had to catch an airplane so my stay was unsatisfactory.

The electricity hook up situation and how it’s wired. It has problems and they need to be resolved pronto.

Perfect for a short stay, especially if travelling solo. Breakfast in the morning is the perfect place to meet other guests, form new travel plans, and generally make connections and going with the flow. Staff is always welcoming and caring, and really try to get to know you if if that's something you want. Rooms are clean, hostel-bunkbed style. Clean towels are provided and the shared bathrooms are generally clean. Location is great and walkable to major destinations in PDL. If renting a car, free overnight parking is available close by. This is my 2nd time staying at this location, since it checks most of the boxes for me. Private rooms are very nice as well, I would prefer that but they book up quite quickly during high season.

Would be perfect if the beds could have curtains for a little more privacy. Some of the shared bathrooms need more hooks/shelves.

- beautiful property. Everything was super clean in the private room. - nice hosts. Have group tours w other residents during the day :) - connected to a restaurant downstairs which stays open late, good for those chill nights in. -bedroom exactly as advertised in picture.

-nice hosts, but could’ve done a better job informing us of how the reservations are made for activities. One of them only books until midnight for the next day, so couldn’t join the tour but only found out when it was too late :( -breakfast was just yoghurt cup and bread, you’ll want to have plans for the morning if you like a big breaky :)