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Santa Maria - Hostel

1.0 star property
Travelers find a quiet corner in the book-filled library or step out to discover the historic charm of Old Town Funchal just beyond the doorstep.

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Santa Maria - Hostel in Old Town Funchal offers a welcoming base. Enjoy a peaceful retreat in the library after exploring. Practical laundry facilities make longer stays comfortable. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, and the staff provides helpful area guidance.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Twin Room | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
LED TV
4 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 237 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 280 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in a 8 Bed Dorm) | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in a 8 Bed Dorm)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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Highlights

Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
Internet in lounge
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Economy Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
Internet in lounge
  • 183 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
Internet in lounge
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Living room
Internet in lounge
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Rua de Santa Maria 145, Funchal, 9060-291

What's nearby

  • Funchal Farmers Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Funchal-Monte Teleferico - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Avenida do Mar - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Town Square - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Funchal Marina - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Madeira Story Center - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Number 2 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Banana's Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taberna Ruel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tapas do Anibal - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Santa Maria - Hostel

Hostel located in Old Town Funchal
Santa Maria - Hostel provides amenities like a library and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and smoke-free premises
  • A computer station, luggage storage, and coworking spaces
  • Multilingual staff, ATM/banking services, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, portable fans, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1914
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 6:30 PM and 9:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 6:30 PM and 9:00 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Santa Maria Hostel Funchal
Santa Maria Funchal
Santa Maria - Hostel Funchal
Santa Maria - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Santa Maria - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Funchal

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Maria - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Santa Maria - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Late check-in is available from 6:30 PM– 9:00 AM for a fee of EUR 20.

What time is check-out at Santa Maria - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Santa Maria - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 25.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Santa Maria - Hostel located?

Located in Old Town Funchal, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Funchal-Monte Teleferico, Funchal Farmers Market, and Sao Tiago Beach. Fort of Sao Tiago and Complexo Balnear Barreirinha are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Santa Maria - Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerneja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely looking hostel with super friendly and helpful staff. Very central and close to all amenities. Their restaurant also serves very tasty and lovely presented food. I am pleased we stayed there and would choose it for our stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maarit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

I had a really nice time in this hostel. The staff is super nice, it's very conveniently located and clean. As a solo female traveller I felt very safe in the city and at this hostel (in a mixed dorm).
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Winter break in Madeira

Ideal location. Handy for airport and all public transport. In the heart of the old town. Plenty of bars and restaurants. Right by the cable car.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay Santa Maria Hostel. The staff was very helpful and nice and our room was newly renovated and very clean. It's an easy walk to many things and we were able to find parking somewhat close for our rental car. The location can be quite noisy at night, but that didn't bother us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Austin

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Uncomfortable stay

The bathrooms were very dirty. The bedrooms felt overly cramped with no space to move. The bedroom I was in was unreasonably hot and stuffy which made sleeping or trying to spend any time in the room miserable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

hmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you soo much for a good service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Over all good, apart from our beds made beds and floor boards made squeaky noises when moving around.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location in a major tourist centre with historical significance for the city, the hostel is close to most attractions. Rooms that face the street also hear the life of the city all night. My twin room was clean, spacious and light. The kitchen is a good social place though has inadequate facilities for the number of people who may actually want to cook/eat in - fridge space, cooking pans, etc. Showers are excellent. Wooden floors very creaky. Staff are warm, welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location, bus stations and the sea nearby. There are many restaurants in the area whose sound can be heard in the room. However, the restaurants are food restaurants, so they close around 10pm. The internet worked well. The late check-in was smooth and the staff was friendly. The common areas were clean and functional. Comfortable accommodation. It was a bit annoying that my door was knocked several times before checkout. Like I should hurry, even though Checkout time hadn't come yet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guilherme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is, by far, one of the best hostels that I’ve been. Everything is so pretty! The building is vintage (with an interesting background history), and the location is excellent (in the heart of the historic center). The hosts were super friendly and helpful, especially Cristina. The room was very spacious, tidy, and peaceful. The kitchen was great and fully operational. I only experienced a problem with the window (that wasn’t opening) but apart from that, everything was absolutely smooth. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central, clean and very comfy!

Immaculately clean! Our room was spotless with very comfy beds and soft linens We didnt use the kitchen but its a good size and looks like it has everything you need. There is laundry access and a little attic mezanine with sofas and a tv if you want somewhere to hang out. Excellent central location right in the center of the action with oodles of bars and restaurants on your doorstep - about 3 mins from the cable car and the main bus area as well and just minutes from the sea and waterfront The staff were warm, friendly and very helpful with lots of local knowledge. It is of course a hostel so theres a little noise from other guests but nothing to dwell on. (Worth noting theres stairs up to the reception and to the first floor so be mindful if you've got bad knees! 😂) We loved our stay here and I plan on booking here again for my mum when she comes to visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Idéal pour un court séjour

+ : accueil, localisation en plein centre de Funchal - : manque une lumière d'à point au niveau du lit et des rideaux occultant au niveau des lits pour plus d'intimité
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super endroit mais difficile de trouver un stationnement. Il y a beaucoup de restaurants en bas donc c’est toujours un peu brouillant. Dans l’ensemble c’était parfait pour nos besoins.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anne-Laure

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beau séjour

Accueil impeccable, belle chambre , bien située . Vieille immeuble ; très typique . Insonorisation de l’immeuble diminuée mais l’endroit est recommandé. J’ai adoré mon séjour .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mattia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bell'ostello. Pulito e confortevole. Posizione centrale e persone gentili.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

PASCALE

Très bien placé personnel au top Idéal pour tout départ d’excursions centre ville bus boulangerie au pied de l’auberge . Gare routière . À deux pas de toutes les manifestations pour le festival des fleurs 🌸. Seul bémol les nuisances sonores. Quand vous réservez surtout précisez une chambre privée ou en dortoir mais pas côté rue au besoin tel avant de boucler votre réservation. J’avais une chambre parfaite mais côté rue donc peu dormi c’est la seule chose que j’avais oublié de préciser. Car en bas dans toute la rue il n’y a que des restaurants autant vous dire que c’est la fiesta jusqu’à 1h voir plus … J’ai pourtant sollicité une autre chambre … mais impossible j’ai du composer durant presque deux semaines ! Il y a une cuisine commune qui permet de cuisiner avec un frigo . Et des sanitaires communs .
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charmigt

Charmigt hostel mitt på restauranggatan. Rummen är annorlunda med en unik touch. Hade rum mot innergården så lugnt fastän det var på en väldigt livlig gata. Kök där man kan laga mat och lämna saker i kylskåp mm. Otroligt trevlig och hjälpsam personal. Nära till bussar, linbana och shopping. Enda minus att hotellet är väldigt lyhört och folk tyvärr inte visar hänsyn utan pratar högt ute i korridoren utanför rummen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Maytuka-Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Positiv: das Hostel ist in einer guten Lage, nettes Personal, Check-in auch in der Nacht problemlos (nach Absprache) Negativ: sehr hellhörig
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Um bom hostel na Madeira

A localização é muito boa mas dependendo do quarto, o barulho dos restaurantes incomoda bastante. O tamanho do quarto é bom, mas as camas e o chão ringem demais. Banheiro ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nadia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super emplacement et édifice avec beaucoup de cachet. La suite est abordable et spacieuse et munie d’un lit long très confortable. La division est originale, mais laisse peu de place à l’intimité avec la baignoire dans la chambre. J’y retournerais, en solo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nettes Hostel in guter Lage

Sehr nette Mitarbeiterin, guter Service. Die Lage war gut aber etwas laut in der Nacht:D Die Küche könnte etwas besser ausgestattet sein. Die Hochbetten sind sehr wackelig.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un bel endroit de charme!

Nous avons adoré cet endroit! Une auberge charmante avec un bel accueil! Très bien situé dans Funchal! Nous y avons séjourné 8 nuits.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Lage Möglichkeit zum Kochen Freundliches Personal
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

ewa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hostel très bien situé

L'accueil très sympathique, parle plusieurs langues et c'est génial ! Dommage que la réception pour checking est fermée à 18h Les douches sont pas trop fonctionnelle et pas fermée La cuisine est jolie et équipée La salle de repos située en mezzanine-originale et la décoration et style de la réception est magnifique
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022