Old Town Funchal Travel Guide

Funchal

Aerial view of the Funchal old town - the capital of Madeira island during cloudy weather. Small houses with orange rooftops by the Atlantic ocean.
Old Town Funchal
Old Town Funchal
Old Town Funchal
Old Town Funchal

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Old Town Funchal

 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 Funchal ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (114 reviews)
Excellent property, very central in the old town. Near to buses, cable car, restaurants, beach etc.

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Mirasol Guesthouse
PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only

PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only

4 out of 5
Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Funchal
The price is £271 per night from 21 May to 22 May
£271
21 May - 22 May
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! (482 reviews)
Lovely breakfast menu. Same as with usual visits but with the addition of omlette station and improved toasters as well as make your own coffee machines. Our room had a view, both of the pool abd sae, including harbour. Nice new sun loungers and parasols. Plenty of choice i=on cocktail menu. Cocktails ...

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only
The Vine

The Vine

5 out of 5
Rua Dos Aranhas Funchal
The price is £143 per night from 13 May to 14 May
£143
13 May - 14 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Great gym that is never busy. Perfect location.

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

The Vine
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 £312 per night from 18 May to 19 May
£312
18 May - 19 May
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! (689 reviews)
An exceptional hotel experience at the Savoy. This was our second visit and it just gets better and better. The spa treatments and restaurant selection on site are world class. I look forward to our third visit!

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina

Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina

5 out of 5
Sitio da Piedade Machico Madeira
The price is £252 per night from 5 May to 6 May
£252
5 May - 6 May
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! (220 reviews)
Very good

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina
 Saccharum Resort

Saccharum Resort

5 out of 5
Rua Serra de Água, 1 Calheta
The price is £246 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
£246
29 Apr - 30 Apr
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! (1,001 reviews)
Fantastic resort! Very friendly staff and great for young families with kids.

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Saccharum Resort
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Funchal

Sao Pedro

Sao Pedro

4.5/5(78 area reviews)

Sao Pedro is known for its colourful gardens, and you can plan a trip to Museum of Natural History and Quinta das Cruzes Museum while you're in town.

Sao Pedro
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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.

Imaculado Coracao de Maria
São Roque

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.

São Roque


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