The boutique 4-star Hotel do Canal is situated in Horta on Faial Island. It is just 100 metres from the beach and offers panoramic views of Pico Mountain and the bay.
Lara
United Kingdom
The staff were very kind and helped us when trying to plan what to do during our stay, they definitely went the extra mile. Perfect location too.
Set in a 16th century fortress overlooking Horta Bay and Pico island, this Pousada hotel features a swimming pool and regional restaurant. Most of the air-conditioned rooms have views of the marina.
Located in the old Azorean town of Horta, the newly-renovated Hotel Horta offers views of Pico Island. It features rooms with balconies, a large garden and an outdoor pool.
Alasdair
United Kingdom
Great staff, very helpful, had parking, 10 minutes walk to port
Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of sea, Hotel São Francisco is located in Horta, 1.2 km from Praia da Conceição. The accommodation provides an ATM, and luggage storage for guests.
Jeremy
United Kingdom
Central location, great view from room, helpful staff
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Casa da Baía - Guest House offers accommodation in the Faial Region, 42 km from Pontas Negras. A TV with cable channels are featured.
Czarek
Poland
A very good place to rest during your ocean journey


Featuring a garden and views of sea, Porto Pim Guest House is a recently renovated guest house located in Horta, 1.4 km from Praia de Porto Pim.
Stefano
Italy
Very furnished common areas, everything clean and nicely decorated. The staff was very kind to let us leave the luggages untill evening, and then to allow us to stay in the same room after our ship was canceled.
Featuring sea views, NiaAzoreanApartments2, aconchegante e confortável! offers accommodation with a balcony, around 1.4 km from Praia da Conceição. The property features garden and city views.
Alessia
Italy
Margarida is a really kind host!
The apartment has everything you’ll need and it is really close to the main attractions of the city.
Situated in Horta, the recently renovated Mar Rosa - Terraço Vista Praia features accommodation 1.4 km from Praia de Porto Pim and 2.1 km from Praia da Conceição.
fast_mag
Switzerland
Excellent location. Roof terrace with fantastic view of the bay and surroundings.
Fly direct to Horta Airport from Lisbon (2.5 hours) or take a ferry from other Azorean islands (1-6 hours). Domestic travellers can also drive (around 8 hours from Lisbon, including ferry). International travellers may require a transfer in Lisbon.
The most convenient airport for both domestic and international travellers is Horta Airport (HOR). It's directly in Horta, eliminating any additional travel. The airport is approximately 9.5 kilometres from the city centre.
Horta, Portugal, offers limited public transport. The city's small size makes it walkable, with most attractions within a 2km radius. Taxis are readily available and affordable. For exploring Faial Island, car hire is recommended. Cycling is also an option, with bike rentals available. Always verify transport availability and pricing.
The best area to stay in Horta, Portugal is the city centre, known for its convenience and vibrant atmosphere. It's close to major attractions like the Marina da Horta and Peter's Cafe Sport, offering a variety of dining and shopping options.
Horta, Portugal, enjoys a temperate maritime climate. Average temperatures range from 14°C in winter to 25°C in summer. There are no distinct summer and winter seasons, but a mild, wet season from October to March and a warmer, drier season from April to September. Horta doesn't experience monsoons or hurricanes.
What guests said about Horta:
10
Scored 10
Loved the old city...however, construction was taking place...
Loved the old city...however, construction was taking place which made getting around by car a little confusing. Loved walking around the waterfront and seeing the famous marina as well as the artwork created by mariners. Shopping in the local stores was a good experience with prices that you don't feel taken advantage of. Shopping in the city's Mercado was also a nice experience. Trying new restaurants around the city was also a good experience. While there, rent a car...best way to get around as public transportation is not regular or abundant. Also, try to visit the neighboring island of Pico on the ferry and spend a few days there...lots to see.
Manuel
10
Scored 10
Island more quiet than Sao Miguel, felt more centered around...
Island more quiet than Sao Miguel, felt more centered around the sea. A good mix of sea and land. A few good walks along the shore or around a caldera or inland. Unusual landscapes. The roads are very good compared to Sao Miguel.
Isabelle
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
We have now visited Horta 13 times in eight years, and will...
We have now visited Horta 13 times in eight years, and will continue to visit in coming months/years. For a small city in the middle of the North Atlantic, Horta has a very welcoming feel, and is an ideal base for people wanting to visit the central group of Azorean Islands.
It's easy to walk around, and the rest of the island of Faial is accessible through day tours, e.g. with Azores Experiences who we would highly recommend. There are whale and dolphin watching trips from March - October, together with walking tours, Caldeira descent (which requires a formal guide and cannot be done alone), and a visit to the volcano and interpretation centre at Capelinhos is a must.
There are a good number of excellent restaurants (Atletico, Medalhas, Genuino, Taberna do Pim, etc.) and the Oceanic bar and restaurant (their barbecue is superb) to try locally caught fish and local beef. For a good value breakfast or lunch, there are plenty of small cafes (e.g. Cafe Silva, behind Peter's Cafe) which offer great hospitality.
If the weather is good and you fancy a relaxing day, there is also the beach at Porto Pim, which is used regularly by visitors and locals alike.
Lisa
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
The best of 3 islands I have visited during this trip: San...
The best of 3 islands I have visited during this trip: San MIguel, Pico and Horta.
Horta has good vibes, nature and is very alive and beautiful city and the island is pretty.
I went to Capelinos volcamo museum - is is very interesting volcanology museum. I I went to big CAldeira - Cabeco Gordo - it is also very beautiful.
Natalia
Israel
8.0
Scored 8.0
Nice little layd back town with astounding views of the...
Nice little layd back town with astounding views of the islands Faial and Pico with their different and mystifying volcanoes, over the ever present calming ocean sights and sounds. Friendly locals serve all kinds of traditional and popular dishes and snacks, and offer quality lodging depending on your wishes and wallet. With a rental car, taxi or public transport it's easy to visit interesting geological, natural and cultural locations spread around the island. There is a lot of time and space there to come to yourself or interact with the local community.
CM
Netherlands
10
Scored 10
Thelma and Carlos were very helpful
Thelma and Carlos were very helpful
The accommodation was spotless. Thelma brought us fruit and tomatoes from her garden. The room was large and kitchen well equipped. There was a lot of rain when we visited and it was cold but Thelma provided thick blankets.
Great apartment. Very spacious. The kitchen was well equipped. Salt, pepper, oil and vinegar were present as well as some coffee capsules. There was detergent for the laundry machine available.
The layout of the apartment is well-thought-out and is tastefully decorated. It is at the north end of town and you need to walk about 20 minutes along the bay to get to the more busy part.
We will definitely choose it again if we come back to Horta.
Very friendly and hospital host, the location is in a beautiful and quiet area of Horta, the views from the room are exceptional, the room is of good size and very clean and the bed is very comfortable and the facilities and amenities are new and of high quality. Street parking is just outside the building. The common area with a nice kitchen and dinning area is a great plus. With so much to offer this place is such a great value for money.
The room was extremely spacious and it was possible to cook something if necessary. When I booked it I thought it was only a room but they were all small apartments with kitchenettes. The hotel is situated by a quiet road and has fantastic views to the sea. There is a snack-bar downstairs where you can have burgers or other quick bites. There's a car parking and it's fast to drive to Horta. A nice place to stay near Horta.
The room was clean and tidy, with a daily room cleaning service. The grounds were very nice as well; we really enjoyed the pool and gardens. A sauna and Turkish bath were available as well, but we didn't use these services. We were also able to get some laundry done for a small fee, which we really appreciated. It was easy to get in and out of the hotel with the room and gate keys provided.
It was an amazing place with a great view and the hotel was clean and nice to stay upto 4 beds but we were only 3 ppl and it was equipped with everything we needed like for the kitchen, we had oven, microwave oven, stove, cups, plates dining area, etc. More than expected. Nice shower area as well. Really loved the whole vibe around me. The açores islands are amazing and worth a visit.
The bedroom was so cozy and the kitchen was very well equipped. Everything was very clean. The location was also very good, right on the harbour. And the hotel managers elena and jerry gave me a very warm welcome, were always available to answer questions and gave me lots of good tips for Horta. I wish i could have stayed longer
Very nice hotel just in the center of Horta. Walking distance to all important places.
Nice and well equipped room with perfect view, very comfy bed and big bathroom.
Wellness center 10-22 free for guests.
Very good breakfast. They prepared a surprise for us on our honeymoon, thanks for it :)
Beautiful home with everything you would need for a stay. Felipa was so helpful and wonderful with any questions. The home was warm and was in a very good location close to town and restaurants!! The garden view was beautiful to watch the sunset and sunrise :)
I can perfectly understand why this is a 4 star-hotel: everything was just great, from the spacey rooms to the friendliness of the staff to the great breakfast ánd very good lunch and diner foodquality. I would go there again if I’d come back to Horta
We had a great stay.
Despite some issues with the Booking.com reservation, the staff has been excellent and provide quick anser and fix the issue.
The hotel is wonderfully located.
And well decorated
All the staff is very nice and efficient
Very clean classic hotel with large rooms. Nice garden with swimming pool. Other activities such as billard, sauna, board games included. Breakfast was good. Kids welcomed
Close from the botanical garden and on the way to the caldeira.
Nicely arranged room space, vast shared kitchen space, terrace facing the ocean, helpful staff. It is actually a hotel with dorms available, not a hostel. All facilities are well maintained and clean
The rooms were modern and spacious. The whole facility has a maritime charm about it. There are excellent restaurants very close to the hotel and downtown Horta is an easy few minute walk.
The hotel is up on the hill with nice view of he bay. The reception staff
was help-full.
Very basic facilities with outdoor pool that we could not use because f the weather.
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