In the heart of Ponta Delgada, Casa Ateneu offers a warm welcome with a tranquil terrace and in-room WiFi. Explore the city on bike rentals or take advantage of luggage storage. Guests rave about the helpful staff.
Rua António Joaquim Nunes da Silva, 22, Ponta Delgada, 9500-022
What's nearby
Ponta Delgada City Gates - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
University of the Azores - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Ponta Delgada Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Santuário do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Ponta Delgada Harbour - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Louvre Michaelense - 5 min walk
Mercado do Peixe - 3 min walk
Clube União Micaelense - 2 min walk
Pink - 4 min walk
Yuzu Ramen - 3 min walk
About this property
Casa Ateneu
Casa Ateneu puts you just a 5-minute drive from Ponta Delgada Harbour. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby scuba diving. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge)
What to do
Scuba diving nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
Built in 2017
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
LED television
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 6 for children
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from October 31 2025 to October 30 2027 (dates subject to change).
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay
Also known as
Casa Ateneu Guesthouse Ponta Delgada
Casa Ateneu Guesthouse
Casa Ateneu Ponta Delgada
Casa Ateneu Guesthouse
Casa Ateneu Ponta Delgada
Casa Ateneu Guesthouse Ponta Delgada
Frequently asked questions
Is Casa Ateneu currently open?
This property is closed from October 31 2025 to October 30 2027 (dates subject to change).
Does Casa Ateneu offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Casa Ateneu does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Casa Ateneu?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Casa Ateneu?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Casa Ateneu.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Casa Ateneu?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Casa Ateneu and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as scuba diving.
What's the area around Casa Ateneu like?
Casa Ateneu is in the heart of Ponta Delgada, a short 15-minute walk from Ponta Delgada Harbour and 4 minutes' walk from Ponta Delgada Marina.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2025
We had such a great experience here. Very central, nice staff, had everything we needed thank you for hosting us :)
Emmanuel
Emmanuel, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2025
Clean and easy
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2025
Perfect little hotel
Wonderful hotel, perfectly located. Surrounded by restaurants and shops and things to do. They will call taxis or arrange things you need. The morning basket of snacks and breakfast was great.
Anna
Anna, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
Great location and stay. Loved having access to a kitchen and the water machine!
Kristin
Kristin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2024
A beautiful place to stay! Appreciated the friendly staff.
ALPHONSUS
ALPHONSUS, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2024
Good value, great location great staff and a clean room
Timothy
Timothy, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 27, 2025
Great location to walk and enjoy the city. Parking just across the street.
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 1, 2025
Clean, but very noisy location
Nice and clean room and good intructions for check-in and very central location, however a lot of nice from cars and peolpe from the streeet which made the sleep nealy impossible.
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 21, 2024
Management was very accomadating w/ early check in and late check out while we were doing activities. Room was large and nice, in town center...convenient to all .
Robert W
Robert W, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2024
The property is located in the heart of the city centre. So walkable to and from so many dining options, sites, and shopping. It is not that far from the airport as well.
It is clean and staff were so helpful.
I love this place because it’s right in the center. Very convenient. The small balcony has a view of the promenade. The room was nice and comfortable. The breakfast is delivered in a cute basket every morning. The staff were great and easy to communicate via WhatsApp. I would stay here again next time
Grace Farrales
Grace Farrales, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 9, 2024
Nice basic place to stay
The stay was good but I missed more climatization amenities in the bedroom. Plus it was not clear that bathroom was separated
Thiago
Thiago, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 22, 2024
The hotel was a great location giving easy access to shops and restaurants. Great to have access to a kitchen and living room. Rooms had efficient air conditioning and staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms overlooking the road were a little noisy and both rooms that we stayed in had a step down from the bathroom into the bedroom which we weren’t keen on.
Gillian
Gillian, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 10, 2024
Couldn’t find anyone available to check in, apparently there was an office outside that i must’ve walked right by. The place was nice, clean and easy. Solid alternative to a hotel
William
William, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2024
We really loved staying at this property. The building was beautiful. We loved the high ceilings and the gold painted trim everywhere. Our room was lovely and we loved the shared kitchen and living room spaces that were available. We could step right out our door and be near lots of shops and lots of great restaurants. We parked about a 5 minute walk from our place and only used it when driving to neighboring sights. We will definitely consider staying here again when we return.
JoAnn
JoAnn, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2024
Excellent apartment in great location!
The location is excellent! Can walk to everything, wonderful cafe across the street for morning coffee and pastry. Hosts are outstanding! Printed my boarding pass and scheduled a taxi for my departure. Can’t say enough about the service I received! The apartment was very nice with a comfortable bed and great shower. The building is older but completely updated and I loved the charm of the building with its 20ft ceilings. Would definitely stay again.
Deborah
Deborah, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2024
Greatest experience ever. Spacious rooms (20 ft ceilings!), clean, comfortable, right in the city center. And the staff is the best. Kudos to Nuno for showing up at 11pm to help me solve a problem. 5 stars service, truly. Highly recommended.
Olivier
Olivier, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2024
Very clean. Air conditioned. Great location. Parking can be a bit tricky. They suggested several free lots nearby. A great Portuguese restaurant next door as well as a fabulous Irish pub. Rooms are a bit small and windows face a sometimes noisy and busy street. Very good shower in a small bathroom. All in all served us very well. it's more of a rooming house than a hotel.
Erik
Erik, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2024
This stay was absolutely perfect - we spent 9 days here and felt right at home. It was clean and our stay was refreshing and relaxing. There is a bit of noise from the street as it is a busy road and near a lot of bars, restaurants, etc. We were able to use the kitchen for cooking and storing food items. They clean the room every 2-3 days but they check in to see if you need any additional toiletries or extra cleaning. They are available via Whatsapp and give prompt responses to any questions!! Thank you, Ateneu!
Shanique
Shanique, 9-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Sep 11, 2025
We stayed in the apartment with kitchen.
Towels, cutlery and one pillow cover were not clean. Basically all furniture and appliances were very worn. The fridge was even rusting from the outside. We could not use the stove because the children protection was activated which we could not manage to deactivate. But we would not have used it anyway.
The only window did not stay open by itself and was very hard to open and close in general. The view from the window into the courtyard/back of the house was ugly with pigeons and seagulls making noise throughout the night. Generally, the house also has very thin walls. If someone walks on the floor or is in the kitchen, you will hear it.
The overall location in the city is very good with parking garage, restaurants and supermarket nearby.
But definitely not worth the 160€/night we paid.
Maximilian
Maximilian, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2024
Great staff, great facilities.
Connor
Connor, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 31, 2023
Great hotel within walking distance of everything you want to see.
Joshua
Joshua, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2024
Beautiful place at a bargain price! loved it.
Larry
Larry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2024
Very great stay - well located, responsive and clean. The area can be a bit loud at night though