Old Town Funchal Travel Guide

Madeira Island

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Top hotels in Old Town Funchal

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria
Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria
4 out of 5
Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades, Madeirenses 50, Funchal
The price is ₹28,737 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹28,737
per night
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (448 reviews)
"My wife and I had a great stay. Perfect location to everything in Funchal."

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2025

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria
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 ₹35,937 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
₹35,937
per night
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (569 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with excellent staff and amenities. The breakfast options were plentiful and delicious. Amazing views from the room out onto the sea. We enjoyed the ocean access via the sister Savoy property below. Very close to old town area and marina. Plenty of excellent dining options in walking ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

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 ₹25,804 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
₹25,804
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 5-star 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! (891 reviews)
"Property was stunning absolutely amazing"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

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 ₹67,424 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
₹67,424
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (576 reviews)
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Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Barcelo Funchal Oldtown
Barcelo Funchal Oldtown
5 out of 5
Rua Da Alfandega 9, Funchal, Maadeira
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹25,043 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
₹25,043
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (214 reviews)
"Great stay right downtown. This hotel did a great job acknowledging a special stay and making us feel welcome. Location could not be better for walking to most anything downtown, rooms and products nice, and breakfast was exceptional. Cons- parking is so confusing. They have no parking at hotel or ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Barcelo Funchal Oldtown
Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive
Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive
5 out of 5
Sitio da Piedade, Machico, Madeira
The price is ₹36,065 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
₹36,065
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Machico. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and 7 restaurants. Popular attractions Madeira Whale Museum and Sao Lourenco Point ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (90 reviews)
"Good n quiet property"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive
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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 Holy Trinity Church and Quinta das Cruzes Museum while you're in town.

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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
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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.

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Santana

Visitors to Santana rave about its fantastic nightlife, breathtaking beach views and beautiful gardens. You might also want to make some time to see Madeira Theme Park or Pico Das Pedras while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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Estrela da Calheta

Estrela da Calheta might not have many top sights, but Casa das Mudas Arts Center and 25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Estrela da Calheta

Old Town Funchal Travel Guide