Old Town Funchal Travel Guide

Funchal

A coastal cityscape with a marina filled with boats, a large open square, and historic buildings with red-tiled roofs.
A historic church with a prominent bell tower and a white facade.
A coastal view with a building and purple flowers in the foreground.
A wooden door with puzzle pieces and a mannequin arm.
A cable car suspended over a park with buildings and trees below.

Stay near popular Old Town Funchal attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Old Town Funchal

PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only

PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only

4 out of 5
Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Funchal
The price is £244 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£244
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (494 reviews)
"This hotel was beautiful. Staff always on hand to help. I received an upgrade and the room was amazing! The location was great with lots of places to eat around the area. The hotel also did nightly buffets with entertainment. I would 100% recommend and will be returning myself next year."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only
 Mirasol Guesthouse

Mirasol Guesthouse

3 out of 5
Rua Bela De São Tiago 67 Funchal
Stay at this hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Funchal Farmers Market and Praca ...
8.2/10 Very good! (133 reviews)
"Charming guesthouse, staff were friendly and helpful. In a great location within a couple minutes of the waterfront and restaurants. It’s an older building so don’t expect anything fancy but the room was comfortable and clean."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Mirasol Guesthouse
 Saccharum Resort

Saccharum Resort

5 out of 5
Rua Serra de Água, 1 Calheta
The price is £280 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£280
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Calheta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"We had such an amazing stay. Everything was so clean. The staff was excellent. Perfect location. We just loved everything about it. A beautiful place! ❤️"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Saccharum Resort
Hyatt Ziva Madeira

Hyatt Ziva Madeira

5 out of 5
Sitio da Piedade Machico Madeira
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £219 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£219
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Machico. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Madeira Whale Museum and Sao Lourenco Point ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (257 reviews)
"The big problem with this resort is the quality of the service which is the worst I’ve come across in an all-inclusive resort-let alone a 5* Hyatt. It’s bad enough to stop us using a Hyatt again, despite our use of them in the past. In brief “nothing works” and no one knows what to do. Baggage took ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Hyatt Ziva Madeira
Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature

5 out of 5
Avenida do Infante, 25 Funchal
The price is £404 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£404
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (747 reviews)
"We were greeted warmly upon our arrival by staff. The room was kindly upgraded and was beautiful. We were offered a welcome drink and some Madeira wine in our room. We opted for an additional breakfast, there was confusion as I was under the impression this was included in the original booking. The ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
Moon & Sun Funchal

Moon & Sun Funchal

4 out of 5
6 Avenida do Infante Funchal
The price is £207 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£207
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Funchal Marina and Praca do Municipio are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"Amazing hotel and staff! Very clean and lovely rooftop bar and pool - front desk gave many great recommendations, from hikes to restaurants. Would absolutely stay again! Recommended a parking lot 5 minute walk away that’s only €4.50 per day, so was easy to have a rental car."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Moon & Sun Funchal
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Old Town Funchal

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Sao Pedro

Sao Pedro is known for its colourful gardens, and you can plan a trip to Quinta das Cruzes Museum and Universo de Memorias Joao Carlos Abreu while you're in town.

Imaculado Coracao de Maria

Visitors to Imaculado Coracao de Maria like its gardens and seaside views, and Quinta Palmeira is a sight worth a stop.

São Roque

São Roque is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Funchal area, you might plan a trip to Madeira Congress Center or Monte Palace Gardens.



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