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 ฿13,452 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
฿13,452
฿14,142 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
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 Fort of Sao Tiago and Sao Tiago ...
8.2/10 Very good! (134 reviews)
"Le nouveau propriétaire met beaucoup d’amour dans sa « Guesthouse ». Nouvelle terrasse, cuisine accessible, café, etc. L’équipe est très agréable et serviable À 5 minutes de marche de la mer, des restaurants, du téléphérique, etc."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Mirasol Guesthouse
 Saccharum Resort

Saccharum Resort

5 out of 5
Rua Serra de Água, 1 Calheta
The price is ฿9,879 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿9,879
฿10,426 total
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)
"The Evening buffet didn’t meet our expectations. It had overdone meat in several different options. The food wasn’t hot and the salads were almost gone. We both didn’t think it was worth the money. The breakfast buffet was much higher standard. Couldn’t fault anything else. Design, staff, cleanliness ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Saccharum Resort
Hyatt Ziva Madeira

Hyatt Ziva Madeira

5 out of 5
Sitio da Piedade Machico Madeira
The price is ฿6,879 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿6,879
฿7,306 total
1 Oct - 2 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! (276 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 ฿15,806 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿15,806
฿16,591 total
29 Sept - 30 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! (766 reviews)
"Loved it there"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel

Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel

5 out of 5
Largo Antonio Nobre Funchal
The price is ฿7,429 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿7,429
฿7,878 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a marina. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"It is a beautiful hotel, we had a balcony with an ocean view. The breakfast is first class, the service was hospitable. And the location was perfect for us - only a 20 minute walk to the Funchal Marina, with an abundance of beautiful cafe's and shops. I would definitely recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel
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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