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


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 ₹31,287 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹31,287
₹32,974 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (490 reviews)
"Great rooms and service. Guests skew quite old which was a bit comical as two younger travelers in our mid-20s surrounded by a sun toasted retirement community"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 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 Funchal Farmers Market and Town ...
8.2/10 Very good! (129 reviews)
"Great location, very helpful and accommodating staff. Building is older and could use some updating; however everything works as it should and you have what you need. The owners are updating the building room by room so it won't be long until it is exceptional. Breakfast is reasonably priced (9 Eu) ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Mirasol Guesthouse
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 ₹47,087 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹47,087
₹49,406 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (732 reviews)
"Beautiful property with an excellent layout. Staff and service were impeccable. We enjoyed several restaurants including Pau de Lume and Nikkei on premises. We also enjoyed massages and use of the immense Laurea Spa. We would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
 Saccharum Resort

Saccharum Resort

5 out of 5
Rua Serra de Água, 1 Calheta
The price is ₹33,484 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
₹33,484
₹35,259 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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)
"Spent 5 nights here in early July for our mini-honeymoon and it was incredible. You truly get what you pay for with Saccharum. Incredible rooms, very comfortable beds, brilliant breakfast spread and breathtaking views everywhere you look. 2 pools and a private (ish) beach as well. Town and the marina ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Saccharum Resort
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira

5 out of 5
Estrada Monumental 139 Funchal
The price is ₹83,711 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
₹83,711
₹87,495 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (633 reviews)
"Such a beautiful experience at Reid’s. The staff was a delight and super helpful. Everything was taken care of. We needed a bandaid and the front desk had it in his jacket pocket! They think of everything! We booked several experiences with them and they all were done amazingly well. There were some ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Hyatt Ziva Madeira

Hyatt Ziva Madeira

5 out of 5
Sitio da Piedade Machico Madeira
The price is ₹32,478 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
₹32,478
₹34,213 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
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! (246 reviews)
"great hotel and all the staff were amazing Bit hilly but buggies very useful room and swim up pool lovely preference club lounge great and lots of choices of drinks and snacks tried to majority of specialist restaurants and enjoyed them all main bar a problem with long wait times to get served but ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Hyatt Ziva Madeira
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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