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 ฿11,313 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿11,313
฿11,918 total
29 Oct - 30 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. ...
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 Marina and Fort of Sao ...
8.2/10 Very good! (136 reviews)
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Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Mirasol Guesthouse
 Saccharum Resort

Saccharum Resort

5 out of 5
Rua Serra de Água, 1 Calheta
The price is ฿7,908 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿7,908
฿8,377 total
30 Oct - 31 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! (1,000 reviews)
"It's easily one of the most well decorated and beautiful hotels I've ever stayed at. Seriously designers should be given an award of some type it's incredible. However I had very mixed experiences with the restaurant staff and the design comes with some usability drawbacks. There a ton of little ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Saccharum Resort
Hyatt Ziva Madeira

Hyatt Ziva Madeira

5 out of 5
Sitio da Piedade Machico Madeira
The price is ฿7,645 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿7,645
฿8,103 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (283 reviews)
"hotel was great from start to finish"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 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 ฿11,533 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿11,533
฿12,146 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (769 reviews)
"Great location and great facilities.Lovely helpful staff."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

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

The Vine

5 out of 5
Rua Dos Aranhas Funchal
Stay at this luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"The Hotel is absolutely gorgeous and in an amazing part of Funchal. The rooftop pool And bar are absolutely unbelievable with the best views in town. The staff are incredible and the rooms were cleaned impeccably. Possibly needing a little TLC in some parts of the room. But do not let it put you ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

The Vine
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Where to stay in Old Town Funchal

Find the best Old Town Funchal areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.



Old Town Funchal Travel Guide