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Where to stay in Old Town Funchal

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

A cobblestone street with historic buildings, a clock, and people walking.

Sao Pedro

Sao Pedro is known for its colorful gardens, and you can plan a trip to Quinta das Cruzes Museum and Universo de Memorias Joao Carlos Abreu while you're in town.

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A narrow alley with two men carrying a large wicker basket.

Imaculado Coracao de Maria

Travelers enjoy Imaculado Coracao de Maria for its gardens and seaside views. Consider checking out Quinta Palmeira while you're in the area.

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A traditional thatched-roof house with a red door and blue shutters, surrounded by a garden with flowering plants and a dirt path.

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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Top Old Town Funchal Hotel Reviews

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira

10/10 Excellent

"Reid’s is a beautiful property with multiple pools and diving access to the ocean. Our stay involved changing rooms ( not the hotels fault), and not all rooms are the same. The first room had a walk in shower but the second room had a very slippery tub shower. There was construction going on during our stay that made for noisy afternoons. The food was really good and there are multiple restaurants, however, I would reserve a table in advance of your stay to guarantee your spot at dinner. The service was exceptional."

Hyatt Ziva Madeira

8/10 Good

"Great location and architecture. Lots of room options. Generous 'all-inclusive' offering. Music far too loud at main pool. Discarded Food outside next door's room was left for >12 hours before collection despite prompt. Food options are great...IF YOU CAN GET BOOKED IN. We had several messages from Hyatt prior to arriving, asking if we wanted to select a specific room...It would have been far more useful if they had asked us what restaurant we wanted to book for our first 2 nights...there was no availability when we checked in."

Saccharum Resort

10/10 Excellent

"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 and facilities were exceptional"

Calheta Beach - All Inclusive

8/10 Good

"Lovely hotel, with great sea view rooms. We had premium All inclusive which was well worth it for the al carte breakfast and additional nights at the restaurants. Swimming pools are great, mostly couples there, a few young children as not a child friendly hotel really. It's 4 euros to play pool for an hour, which is fair. One critisim is the number of flies and bugs. At the buffet/drink stations there are a lot of flies, with cakes/lemons/honey left out. It was a bit off putting, however it was always cleaned if something left out / causing the issue. We did get a lot of bites at night as well, including inside and mostly around ankles and feet - take bug spray. The shuffle service to Funchal isn't worth it, better to get an uber if a couple, can come and go as you please and the same money, choose CR7 as the drop off point. Lots of vegetarian options in the buffet also and proper drinks brands served. Entertainment was okay, mostly live music."

Frequently asked questions

What is Old Town Funchal like?

Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Santa Maria Maior's Old Town Funchal neighborhood. Be sure to check out Funchal-Monte Teleferico and Funchal Farmers Market as part of your Old Town Funchal travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Old Town Funchal?

Based on our traveler data, PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only is one of the top choices for your stay in Old Town Funchal. This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Funchal Marina, and it offers 2 bars and free breakfast. Another good choice for your stay in the area is Mirasol Guesthouse.

How many hotels are there in Old Town Funchal?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Maria Maior, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 92 Old Town Funchal hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Old Town Funchal, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Old Town Funchal.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Old Town Funchal?

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What is there to do in this Santa Maria Maior neighborhood?

Funchal-Monte Teleferico, Funchal Farmers Market, and Sao Tiago Beach are just a few attractions to check out in Old Town Funchal. When you're sightseeing in Santa Maria Maior, Complexo Balnear Barreirinha and Embroidery Museum are also worth a stop.

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Our top choices for Old Town Funchal hotels

1. PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only

2. The Editory Garden Carmo Funchal

3. Madeira Turim Santa Maria Hotel

4. Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal

5. Zarco Bed&Breakfast

6. Barcelo Funchal Oldtown

7. Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature

8. Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira

9. Three House Hotel

10. Hotel Madeira

11. Castanheiro Boutique Hotel

12. Hotel Quinta da Penha de França

13. Apartamentos Turisticos Atlantida

14. Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel

15. Moon & Sun Funchal

16. NEXT - Savoy Signature

17. Quinta Da Casa Branca

18. Hotel Quintinha São João & Spa

Where to stay in Old Town Funchal

Sao Pedro

Imaculado Coracao de Maria

São Roque

Top Old Town Funchal Hotel Reviews

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira

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