Hotels in Angra do Heroísmo

A World Heritage city on Terceira island, with its bay, Monte Brasil and volcanic caves.

Best-rated hotels in Angra do Heroísmo

Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.

Want to stay in the centre? There are 100 places to stay within 1 km: hotels in Angra do Heroísmo city centre.

Looking for something specific? Rural hotels · Beach hotels · Hotels with a pool · Pet-friendly hotels · Hotels with parking · Accessible hotels · Family hotels · Hostels · Aparthotels · 4-star hotels · Cheap hotels · Boutique hotels.

To see Angra do Heroísmo with a guide, try the free walking tours in Angra do Heroísmo and the guided visits.

Where to stay in Angra do Heroísmo: the best areas

Angra do Heroísmo’s areas in numbers: places to stay within 600 m of each one and their average guest score. Updated daily.

AreaFrom the centrePlaces to stayAverage score4 and 5 stars
Historic centreIn the centre849.027
Marina and bay300 m749.026

Historic centre

The grid of streets between the cathedral and the bay forms the centre of Angra. There are places to stay in manor houses, cafés and shops, and everything is on foot.

The streets slope down towards the sea.

Best-rated in this area: Globo Happy Hostel, with a score of 9.2 from 1,102 reviews.

Marina and bay

Next to the marina and the small Prainha beach there are hotels with views of the sea and Monte Brasil, a walk from the centre.

Best-rated in this area: Globo Happy Hostel, with a score of 9.2 from 1,102 reviews.

Monte Brasil

On the slopes of Monte Brasil, right next to the city, there are quiet places to stay surrounded by greenery, with trails and viewpoints on the doorstep.

The rest of the island

Praia da Vitória, on the other side of the island, has a sandy beach and hotels near the airport. Biscoitos, in the north, offers natural pools and rural houses among the vineyards. For both, a car.

Hotels in Angra do Heroísmo in numbers

Worked out from the data of every property within 6 km of the centre of Angra do Heroísmo. Updated daily. Tap a type to see its hotels.

places to stay
186
average score of 150 rated properties
9.0
guest reviews
20,354
four- and five-star hotels
77
Pousadas
1
Rural hotels
9
Beach hotels
52
Hotels with a pool
22
Adults-only hotels
1
Pet-friendly hotels
26
Hotels with parking
118
Accessible hotels
56
Family hotels
92
Hostels
6
Aparthotels
8
5-star hotels
2
4-star hotels
57
Cheap hotels
12
Boutique hotels
45

Getting to Angra do Heroísmo

The nearest airport is Lajes (Terceira) (TER), 16 km away as the crow flies.

When to go to Angra do Heroísmo: the weather month by month

In Angra do Heroísmo the warmest month is August, with an average high of 25.5 °C, and the coldest is February, with an average low of 11.9 °C. It rains most in December (154 mm over 15 rainy days) and least in July (27 mm).

warmest month (25.5 °C high)
August
coldest month (11.9 °C low)
February
wettest month (154 mm)
December
Weather in Angra do Heroísmo by month
MonthHighLowRainRainy days
January16.6 °C12.5 °C103 mm13
February16.5 °C11.9 °C90 mm11
March16.7 °C12.2 °C105 mm12
April17.6 °C12.8 °C80 mm10
May19.1 °C14.2 °C77 mm8
June21.5 °C16.4 °C51 mm6
July24.2 °C18.6 °C27 mm5
August25.5 °C19.7 °C41 mm6
September24.2 °C18.9 °C84 mm8
October21.6 °C16.8 °C116 mm13
November18.9 °C14.6 °C104 mm12
December17.4 °C13.2 °C154 mm15

Weather: 1991-2020 climate normals from IPMA, Portugal’s weather institute, at the Angra Do Heroísmo station (74 m above sea level). Rain in millimetres; rainy days are those with 1 mm or more.

More hotels in Angra do Heroísmo

Another 96 places to stay in the area, also ranked by guest reviews.

Frequently asked questions about hotels in Angra do Heroísmo

How many hotels are there in Angra do Heroísmo?

We list 186 places to stay within 6 km of the centre of Angra do Heroísmo: 2 five-star, 75 four-star, 52 three-star and 14 two-star, and the rest without a star rating in their data.

What is the best-rated hotel in Angra do Heroísmo?

Globo Happy Hostel, with a score of 9.2 out of 10 from 1,102 guest reviews. We rank hotels by both their score and their number of reviews, so a hotel with two good reviews doesn’t come out on top.

What is the best area to stay in Angra do Heroísmo?

It depends on your trip. Our guide to the areas of Angra do Heroísmo explains what each one offers: Historic centre, Marina and bay, Monte Brasil and The rest of the island.

Which area of Angra do Heroísmo has the most hotels?

Historic centre, with 84 places to stay within 600 m.

What is the weather like in Angra do Heroísmo?

According to IPMA climate normals (1991-2020), the warmest month is August, with an average high of 25.5 °C, and the coldest is February. The wettest is December, with 154 mm.

Is there a free walking tour in Angra do Heroísmo?

Yes. Our page on free walking tours in Angra do Heroísmo lists the free tours and guided visits in English that you can book, with a guide to what to see.