Hotels in the Azores
Nine volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic: crater lakes, whales and hot springs.
Destinations in the Azores
Each photo shows the best-rated hotel in that place.
Where to stay in the Azores
Choosing an island
São Miguel is the largest and best-connected island, with Ponta Delgada as a base and the Sete Cidades and Fogo lakes. Terceira has Angra do Heroísmo, a World Heritage Site. Pico, Faial and São Jorge form the central group, with Mount Pico and whale and dolphin watching.
Getting around
There are flights between the islands and, in summer, ferries. On each island you need a car to reach the lakes, viewpoints and hot springs. Outside Ponta Delgada and Angra, places to stay are mostly small and rural.
When to go
The climate is mild and very changeable at any time of year. Summer is high season, and the best time to see whales is from spring to autumn.
Hotels in the Azores in numbers
Worked out every day from the data of the hotels in its 7 destinations.
- places to stay
- +869
- destinations with their own page
- 7
- average score of 789 rated properties
- 9.1
- guest reviews
- 141,581
- four- and five-star hotels
- 490
Destinations in the Azores compared
Airport: the nearest one as the crow flies.
| Destination | Places to stay | Average score | Airport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponta Delgada | +200 | 9.3 | PDL, 2 km |
| Angra do Heroísmo | 186 | 9.0 | TER, 16 km |
| Horta | 135 | 9.0 | HOR, 7.9 km |
| Furnas | 105 | 9.0 | PDL, 34 km |
| Ribeira Grande | 95 | 9.1 | PDL, 18 km |
| Vila Franca do Campo | 91 | 9.0 | PDL, 23 km |
| Sete Cidades | 57 | 9.0 | PDL, 15 km |
Best-rated hotels in the Azores
Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.
VIP Executive Azores Hotel★★★★8.3 Very goodSee prices
Hotel Do Colegio★★★★8.7 FabulousSee prices
Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico★★★★★9.6 ExceptionalSee prices
Hotel Verde Mar & SPA★★★★★8.9 FabulousSee prices
Terra Nostra Garden Hotel★★★★9.4 ExceptionalSee prices
Gaivota Guest House★★★★9.3 ExceptionalSee prices
Ilha Hostel & Suites9.4 ExceptionalSee prices
Azoris Royal Garden – Leisure & Conference Hotel★★★★8.9 FabulousSee prices
Out of the Blue9.1 ExceptionalSee prices
Hotel Alcides★★8.4 Very goodSee prices
Atlantic Home Azores9.6 ExceptionalSee prices
Casa da Galeria - Azores Art of Hosting★★★★10.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Frequently asked questions about hotels in the Azores
How many hotels are there in the Azores?
We list more than 869 places to stay in 7 destinations in the Azores. The ones with the most are Ponta Delgada (more than 200), Angra do Heroísmo (186) and Horta (135).
What is the best-rated hotel in the Azores?
VIP Executive Azores Hotel, in Ponta Delgada, with a score of 8.3 out of 10 from 5,441 guest reviews.
Which destination in the Azores has the best-rated hotels?
Ponta Delgada: its 198 rated properties have an average score of 9.3 out of 10. Next comes Ribeira Grande, with 9.1.