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.
Aerial view of the Funchal old town - the capital of Madeira island during cloudy weather. Small houses with orange rooftops by the Atlantic ocean.
A view across the North Atlantic Ocean from Funchal, Madeira
Fun side of Madeira
Take this great value cable car for a 15 minute long journey up to the subtropical gardens or connect to another cable car onwards to the botanical gardens.

Popular places to visit

Mercado dos lavradores ...i never knew there are so many kinds of maracuja until i visited this place

Funchal Farmers Market

4.5/5(201 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.

Funchal Farmers Market
Botanical Garden featuring flowers

Madeira Botanical Garden

4.5/5(207 reviews)

One of Madeira’s most famous attractions is known for its scenic views and fascinating display of colorful flowers.

Madeira Botanical Garden
Town Square featuring street scenes and a small town or village

Town Square

4.5/5(401 reviews)

Defined by its striking black-and-white tiling, Funchal’s main square is surrounded by some of the city’s most interesting historic attractions.

Town Square
Monte Palace Gardens showing a garden

Monte Palace Gardens

4.5/5(174 reviews)

More than just a striking floral display, this beautiful garden is also home to an impressive collection of art.

Monte Palace Gardens
The Forum Shopping Mall in Funchal

Centro Comercial Forum Madeira

5/5(1 review)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Centro Comercial Forum Madeira during your trip to São Martinho. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Centro Comercial Forum Madeira
Public garden on the island of flowers #lifeatexpedia

Funchal Municipal Garden

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Funchal Municipal Garden, a lovely green space in Sé. Visit the area's shops or amble around its picturesque gardens.

Funchal Municipal Garden

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

฿917
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Hidden Funchal: History & Views Tour

Hidden Funchal: Stories & Secrets Tour

฿601
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hidden Funchal: Stories & Secrets Tour
Picture 1 for Activity Madeira: Half-Day Pico Arieiro Jeep Tour

Madeira: Half-Day Pico Areeiro Jeep Tour

฿1,650
per adult
Madeira: Half-Day Pico Areeiro Jeep Tour
Madeira: West Tour with Porto Moniz and Volcanic Pools

Madeira: West Tour with Porto Moniz and Volcanic Pools

฿1,540
per adult
Madeira: West Tour with Porto Moniz and Volcanic Pools
Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

฿1,283
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
From Funchal: West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour

From Funchal: West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour

฿1,040
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Funchal: West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour
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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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (102 reviews)
Nice view of the harbour from the balcony.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

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Mirasol Guesthouse
Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria

4 out of 5
Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Funchal
The price is ฿10,252 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
฿10,252
฿10,810 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
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! (479 reviews)
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Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria
Saccharum Resort

Saccharum Resort

5 out of 5
Rua Serra de Água, 1 Calheta
The price is ฿6,416 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿6,416
฿6,820 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (1,000 reviews)
The ocean was visible .we particularly enjoyed the beach cafe. My only criticism would be lack of privacy due to transclucent glass in shower and toilet plus the the toilet for was a sliding glass panel which was very noisy during the night

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Saccharum Resort
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 ฿12,417 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
฿12,417
฿13,061 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
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! (674 reviews)
Brilliant staff and lovely large rooms

Reviewed on 28 Feb 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 ฿7,128 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
฿7,128
฿7,562 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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! (206 reviews)
Dreams resort is absolutely perfect from the doorway guy till cleanliness of everything. The views are amazing.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina
The Editory Ocean Way Funchal

The Editory Ocean Way Funchal

5 out of 5
15 Rua do Vale da Ajuda Funchal
The price is ฿5,703 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿5,703
฿6,079 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Funchal Marina and Funchal Farmers Market are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Great location, clean hotel with lots of perks. Staff were helpful though unfriendly at times.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Funchal

Museum of Natural History which includes a city and street scenes

Sao Pedro

4.5/5(77 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
Funchal, as seen from the sea #lifeatexpedia

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

Old Town Funchal Travel Guide