Last updated: October 2026
Azores — Traveler Guide
Apartments and aparthotels in the Azores rated 8 or higher by guests, for stays of a few weeks or a month, with the best neighbourhoods and practical tips.
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Our top pick for a long stay in the Azores is Azores Essence - Coliseu in Ponta Delgada, rated 9.6 from 57 Booking.com reviews. INNature is a strong alternative at 9.8.
7 places · Checked October 2026
Ponta Delgada
In Ponta Delgada. Guests score it 9.6 out of 10 across 57 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 9.6 guest score from 57 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Ponta Delgada
In Ponta Delgada. Guests score it 9.8 out of 10 across 135 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 9.8 guest score from 135 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Pico da Pedra
In Pico da Pedra. Guests score it 9.7 out of 10 across 306 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 9.7 guest score from 306 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Ponta Delgada
In Ponta Delgada. Guests score it 9.5 out of 10 across 510 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 9.5 guest score from 510 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Ribeira Grande
In Ribeira Grande. Guests score it 9.8 out of 10 across 42 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 9.8 guest score from 42 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Lagoa
In Lagoa. Guests score it 9.7 out of 10 across 51 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 9.7 guest score from 51 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
São Roque
In São Roque. Guests score it 9.5 out of 10 across 125 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 9.5 guest score from 125 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
About This Guide
The Azores suit a few weeks or a month for people who like a green, quiet island, with hiking, whale watching, hot springs and farm-to-table food. Remote workers and retirees stay longer in spring and summer, when the weather is best. A car is practical outside Ponta Delgada.
How we picked: these are apartments and aparthotels in the Azores rated 8 or higher by Booking.com guests, so you usually get a kitchen and more space for a longer stay. Checked in October 2026.
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Common Questions
Yes, especially in spring and summer. São Miguel has hiking, thermal baths and small towns. Longer stays work well with a rental car and monthly apartment rates.
Public buses on São Miguel have fare options, but coverage is limited. Most people staying a month rent a car.
Visitors from outside the Schengen Area can usually stay 90 days in any 180, depending on nationality. Check the rules for the passport held.
INNature has the highest score of the places in this guide for a long stay: 9.8 out of 10 from 135 Booking.com reviews (checked October 2026).
Prices and availability change daily. Lock in the best rate by booking early — most of our top picks offer free cancellation.
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