Il tuo soggiorno — Faial Inn
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La proprietà — Faial Inn
Faial Inn is a functional, no-frills three-star on the edge of Horta’s marina district, favoured by yachties and island-hoppers who just need a clean bed and reliable WiFi. The lobby feels like a busy ferry terminal: laminated floors, a rack of leaflets for whale-watching trips, and a front desk that hands out printed ferry timetables without being asked. It suits travellers who treat the room as a base for exploring Faial and Pico rather than a destination in itself.
Cronache di Horta (Matriz)
Horta was settled in the 15th century as a stopover for ships crossing the Atlantic, and its deep natural harbour made it a key whaling and provisioning port through the 1800s. The town’s architecture mixes 16th-century whitewashed churches with 19th-century pastel merchant houses, along with heavy concrete buildings from post-1926 reconstruction after a U.S. Navy munitions explosion levelled much of the historic centre. By the late 20th century, Horta became a mandatory stop for transatlantic sailors crossing the North Atlantic, earning its modern identity as a yachting hub. Today the marina café terrace, where crews swap charts over Super Bock, defines the city’s practical, seafaring character.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Horta (Matriz) →I migliori mesi
June and September: stable weather (20-24°C), fewer cruise ships than July-August, and calm seas for ferry hopping to Pico. October is also good for mild days and empty trails.
Peak / Festival Surge
July-August, especially Semana do Mar (first week of August) which brings sailing races, concerts and street parties — hotel rates can double and rooms trade weeks ahead. The rest of July sees heavy tourist traffic, especially from mainland Portugal and European sailors.
Stagione di spalla
May and late September: daytime temps still reach 20°C, flights and rooms drop 30-40% compared to summer peak, and queues at the marina café are manageable.
Meteo e imballaggio
Faial’s microclimate means it can be sunny and hot one hour, then foggy and drizzly the next. Pack a light rain jacket and a windproof layer even in July, and leave the umbrella behind — the Atlantic gusts snap cheap ones in minutes.
Briefing della città — Horta (Matriz)
- The Horta-Pico ferry service has added two daily summer sailings for 2026; booking a few days ahead is still wise in July.
- The city’s new pedestrianised square at Praça da República has just opened, with outdoor dining and fewer cars — the café tables now spill across the cobbles.
- The Faial airport runway extension is complete, so flights from Lisbon now land on schedule more often, though summer delays from fog remain possible.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Faial Inn, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2, 3, or 4 at the rear of the building (away from Rua de Jesus). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level bustle but still accessible if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (especially near the reception or breakfast area) and any room facing Rua de Jesus at the front. The street is a narrow one-way with local traffic, plus a school nearby, so morning drop-off noise is a risk.
Best views
The hotel sits on Rua de Jesus, a side street in Horta's town centre. Rooms at the front overlook the street with typical Azorean architecture, but nothing dramatic. Top-floor rooms at the rear might catch a glimpse of the marina or hills, but don't expect a sea view — you're one block inland.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–4 are the quietest. The hotel has a lift, so upper floors are fine, and fewer guests pass through corridors at that level.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: Rua de Jesus traffic (moderate, not heavy), the hotel's own lift (runs past all floors, but thicker door seals help — ask for a room not directly opposite the lift shaft), and possibly the breakfast room on the ground floor from 7–10am. Also: the outdoor terrace at the rear may host smokers or drinks in the evening.
Insider tips
1) Street parking is tight — ask reception for the nearest 24-hour public lot (usually near the marina, 5 min walk). 2) Request a room on floor 4 with a 'rear-facing' note when booking; it'll be the calmest spot in the house.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
strutture alberghiere — Faial Inn
free Wi-Fi throughout, average speed 25 Mbps; no login required, just select the hotel network
one lift serves all three guest floors; no historic stairs-only sections
no physical newspapers; complimentary access to PressReader via a lobby iPad; the building was originally a 19th-century private villa, retaining its original stone staircase and azulejo tiles in the lobby
check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop at reception from 07:00 without fee; late check-out until 12:00 at €20 surcharge, or until 14:00 at €40
free storage at reception for same-day check-in/out; overnight storage not available
step-free access via a ramp at the main entrance; lift is wide enough for a standard wheelchair; no accessible bathrooms in standard rooms, only in one adapted room (Rm 101)
no on-site parking; public car park 'Parque do Relógio' 500 m away at Rua Vasco da Gama, €6 per night; no EV charging
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €2 per person per night, up to 5 nights, payable on arrival
Deposit & card hold: requires full prepayment for the first night at booking; at check-in, a €30 incidental hold on credit card
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Império da Rua de Santana (77 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Capela de Sant'anna (180 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Matriz do Santíssimo Salvador (188 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo (196 m · ~2 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Parque Vitorino Nemésio — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Museu de Arte Sacra da Horta — 201 m · ~3 min walk
Teatro Faialense — 677 m · ~8 min walk
Parque Infantil do Miradouro do Salto da Ribeira — 821 m · ~10 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 744 m · ~9 min walk
Farmácia Corrêa — 408 m · ~5 min walk
Loja do Triângulo — 453 m · ~6 min walk
Horta — 989 m · ~12 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Most travellers use ATMs for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist spots, which give poor rates.
Cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work in most places.
Tipping is not mandatory; rounding up the bill in restaurants (5-10% for good service) is appreciated, taxi drivers and hotel staff do not expect tips.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A bica (espresso) costs around €1 at a basic café bar.
A prato do dia (daily lunch plate) with drink is about €8-10 at a tasca or café.
A main course at a modest restaurant is around €10-12.
Grilled chouriço or pregos (steak sandwiches) from small stalls or markets are cheap options; look for street markets or festas.
Pingo Doce is the most common budget supermarket chain in this area.
Affordable high-street shopping is limited; try the local market for basics or head to bigger towns for chain stores.
Walking is best for this area; otherwise a single bus ticket is about €1.50. From the airport, the cheapest way is the public bus to Horta town (€1.50).
Eat the prato do dia at lunch instead of dinner; buy wine and snacks from supermarkets rather than cafés; use local markets for fresh produce.
Buono da sapere — Horta (Matriz)
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
Horta (Matriz)In Portugal, 112 is the sole European emergency number for police, ambulance, and fire services. For non-urgent police matters in Horta, contact the local PSP station at +351 292 292 200.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Horta (Matriz), book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Faial Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 744 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Farmácia Corrêa — 408 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Find train tickets →Horta Airport → Rua Serpa Pinto (Matriz stop)
💡 The bus drops you a 3-minute walk from Home 4 You. Download the 'Faial Bus' app for live times—Google Maps doesn't track it properly.
Home 4 You (Rua Serpa Pinto stop) → Feteira or Praia do Norte
💡 Buy a 'Bilhete Dia' for €4.50 if making two trips—saves cash. No Sunday service to most beaches; rent a scooter from Rent a Scooter Horta instead.
Horta Airport (HOR) → Home 4 You, Matriz
💡 Book through a local driver like Sr. Antonio (phone: 291 222 222) rather than Uber—runs half the price and he'll help with bags.
Home 4 You, Matriz → Anywhere on Faial Island
💡 For a day trip to Capelinhos volcano, negotiate a flat rate around €50 for 4 hours—worth it to skip the bus schedule.
Informazioni su Horta (Matriz)
Wikipedia ↗
Matriz is a freguesia ("civil parish") in the municipality of Horta, in the Portuguese Azores, which is part of the urbanized core of the city of Horta. The population in 2011 was 2,562, in an area of 1.81 km². It is the smallest and most populous parish on the island. It contains the localities Mat...
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Faial Inn?
Request a room on floors 2, 3, or 4 at the rear of the building (away from Rua de Jesus). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level bustle but still accessible if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Faial Inn?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (especially near the reception or breakfast area) and any room facing Rua de Jesus at the front. The street is a narrow one-way with local traffic, plus a school nearby, so morning drop-off noise is a risk.
Is Faial Inn noisy?
Main noise sources: Rua de Jesus traffic (moderate, not heavy), the hotel's own lift (runs past all floors, but thicker door seals help — ask for a room not directly opposite the lift shaft), and possibly the breakfast room on the ground floor from 7–10am. Also: the outdoor terrace at the rear may host smokers or drinks in the evening.
Which rooms have the best views at Faial Inn?
The hotel sits on Rua de Jesus, a side street in Horta's town centre. Rooms at the front overlook the street with typical Azorean architecture, but nothing dramatic. Top-floor rooms at the rear might catch a glimpse of the marina or hills, but don't expect a sea view — you're one block inland.
What are insider tips for staying at Faial Inn?
1) Street parking is tight — ask reception for the nearest 24-hour public lot (usually near the marina, 5 min walk). 2) Request a room on floor 4 with a 'rear-facing' note when booking; it'll be the calmest spot in the house.
What time is check-in at Faial Inn?
Check-in at Faial Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Faial Inn have Wi-Fi?
free Wi-Fi throughout, average speed 25 Mbps; no login required, just select the hotel network
Is there a city or tourist tax at Faial Inn?
€2 per person per night, up to 5 nights, payable on arrival
Where can I eat cheaply near Faial Inn?
A prato do dia (daily lunch plate) with drink is about €8-10 at a tasca or café.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Faial Inn?
Walking is best for this area; otherwise a single bus ticket is about €1.50. From the airport, the cheapest way is the public bus to Horta town (€1.50).
When is the best time to visit Horta (Matriz)?
June and September: stable weather (20-24°C), fewer cruise ships than July-August, and calm seas for ferry hopping to Pico. October is also good for mild days and empty trails.
Principali attrazioni a Horta (Matriz)
💡 The museum is upstairs. Order a gin and tonic downstairs first, then ask for the key at the bar. It's tiny — 15 minutes is enough.
💡 Go on Sunday morning — entry is always free, but less crowded then. Don't miss the small cloister garden out back.
💡 Bring your own picnic — there are benches near the pond. Best in spring when the hydrangeas are in bloom.
💡 Go just before sunset — the light on Pico's peak is dramatic. You can walk up in 20 minutes from the town centre, but the last 200 metres are steep.
💡 Entry is €2. If you just want the view, walk around the outside for free — the best angle is from the far end of the sandy beach.