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

Funchal Farmers Market

8.6/10 (1,393 reviews)
During your trip to Santa Maria Maior, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Funchal Farmers Market. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

£22
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour

Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour

£59
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

£30
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching
From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

£38
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour
Madeira: West Tour With Guide Fanal Forest SykWalkExperience

Madeira: West Tour With Guide Fanal Forest SykWalkExperience

£31
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Madeira: West Tour With Guide Fanal Forest SykWalkExperience
Nuns Valley Tour

Nuns Valley Tour

£21
per adult
Nuns Valley Tour
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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 £303 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
£303
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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! (499 reviews)
"Great location and sea view from beach-front room"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 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 Fort of Sao Tiago and Sao Tiago ...
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

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Saccharum Resort

Saccharum Resort

5 out of 5
Rua Serra de Água, 1 Calheta
The price is £219 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£219
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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)
"Disfrutamos mucho nuestra estancia, todo estuvo excelente. EL unico punto es la comida, mucho por mejorar ya que es cara y no es muy buena."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

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Hyatt Ziva Madeira

Hyatt Ziva Madeira

5 out of 5
Sitio da Piedade Machico Madeira
The price is £182 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
£182
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Machico. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Madeira Whale Museum and Sao Lourenco Point ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (275 reviews)
"We were not able to check in on time and were left waiting longer than expected."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 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 £381 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
£381
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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 ...
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4 out of 5
Rua Carvalho Araújo 8 Funchal Madeira
The price is £201 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£201
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (531 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel, would highly recommend. The staff are incredibly friendly, welcoming and attentive. The hotel itself is very nice, clean and has a great vibe to it. The food was phenomenal and I ended up eating breakfast and lunch most days at the hotel. It's in a great location too and has an awesome ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

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A cobblestone street with historic buildings, a clock, and people walking.

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.

A narrow alley with two men carrying a large wicker basket.

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.

A coastal city with a cruise ship docked, buildings, and a mountainous coastline.
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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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