Budget Hostels from S$60

By choosing a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and use more of your trip funds for exploring during your holiday. If you're hoping to enjoy the natural surroundings, you can check out the island views while you're here.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few shapes and sizes, but they all have a few qualities in common, including budget prices, a social setting and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).

While you're deciding on somewhere to stay, have a look at this top Lagoa hostel: Pousada de Juventude de Lagoa - You can take advantage of free breakfast and free Wi-Fi, as well as free parking. You'll find showers and free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

Good weather's always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 16°C. Average annual precipitation for Lagoa is 1018 mm.

Depending on what interests you, you might like to discover the area around Lagoa. Get out into nature with places such as Caloura Natural Pools, Milicias Ocean Beach and Praia do Populo. Cultural attractions include Military Museum of the Azores, Gruta do Carvao and Carlos Machado Museum. Visit landmarks such as Nossa Senhora do Rosario Church.

Keep this information about transit options in Lagoa in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II), 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from the city centre.