What is Old Town Funchal like?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Santa Maria Maior's Old Town Funchal neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit 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 Expedia customer reviews, Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria is the highest ranked property in Old Town Funchal. This hotel offers 2 bars and free breakfast.

How many hotels can I expect to find in Old Town Funchal?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Maria Maior, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 84 Old Town Funchal hotels and other accommodation options 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 room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Old Town Funchal.

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

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.

Top 10 Old Town Funchal Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Old Town Funchal

"Carolina, the concierge was incredible and made this an easy check-in and great trip. She met us at the apartment and explained everything and provided tips about the area. When small issues arose (such as the hair dryer broke) she was quick to solve them. The apartment is in a FANTASTIC location with access to attractions such as funicular and hop on close by. Everything is walkable. If you wish to go further the taxi or bus is a 5 min walk. Restaurant alley is a 5 min walk with bars and...

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1 Aug - 2 Aug

"Perfect location and facilities."

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3 Aug - 4 Aug

Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"it is 12 min from airport. it is a perfect place to stay with oportunity of swimming in the sea, spa, good food and totally relaxing before going back."

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11 Aug - 12 Aug

"Beautiful spot, great location "

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16 Aug - 17 Aug

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Wonderful place "

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10 Aug - 11 Aug

Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Beautiful property! Excellent service! Wonderful vacation!"

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6 Aug - 7 Aug

"A very nice place to stay as a base whilst visiting around the beautiful island. Its not far from Funchal by BOLT taxi service and close to airport too, so not difficult to travel to the main centre."

"The stay was very nice."

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25 Aug - 26 Aug

"The stay was great !! "

"The property was beautiful and clean. "

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14 Aug - 15 Aug

"Great breakfast and outstanding view from our room over Funchal."

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26 Aug - 27 Aug

"Overall, it was a beautiful property, comfortable quiet, peaceful with a good amenities easy access driving anywhere we recommended"

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10 Aug - 11 Aug

"Perfect airport hotel. 5 minutes from the airport and very clean hotel. Safe area. Nice staff. We left before breakfast started but the facility looked nice. If you need to be near the airport, this is a great choice "

"Amazing location, relaxing and perfect for a few rounds of golf…staff brilliant"

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30 Aug - 31 Aug

"We stayed in the best room with big balcony and amazing views."

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

"The location was excellent for a stay without a car."

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4 Aug - 5 Aug

"We loved everything about the hotel. However the Childrens menu was limited. "

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26 Aug - 27 Aug

"Loved this place"

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1 Aug - 2 Aug

"Great location, spotlessly clean, really good breakfast"

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Where to stay in Old Town Funchal

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

Museum of Natural History featuring a city and street scenes

Sao Pedro

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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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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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.

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Top Old Town Funchal Hotel Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely stay!"

The Cliff Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely gorgeous and clean facilities, pools, rooms, and dining. I highly recommend the half board option, the food and service was impeccable. The staff was gracious enough to upgrade our room as a celebration for a HUGE job promotion I had just received (and the reason for my trip). Can’t recommend this place enough. The demographic is a bit older but my fiance and I expected this. The sites poolside were breathtaking and there were plenty of places to sit. Great wine selection and the menu at the main restaurant changed nightly making it so we never got bored. 10/10 Cliff Bay! "

The Vine

10/10 Excellent

"We have stayed at The Vine on numerous occasions now and we love it. The rooftop pool area is lovely and the food is really good. All the staff are friendly and really helpful and smiley. We had a junior suite this time which was spacious and the bed was super comfortable with beautiful linen. Great breakfast choice as well. One suggestion would be to get rid of the pebble flooring in the bathroom area, it is really uncomfortable to walk on."

Saccharum Resort

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is really amazing I feel like the pictures don't do it justice the pictures are nice that's why I picked this hotel but staying here was a completely different experience and feeling the staff where great especially the staff in the premium lounge I don't noticed I booked for that package but it's a must you get daily breakfast and a evening snack free drinks and it's expensive it's own deck you get access to the spa which is the most discreet and exclusive spa I've been to that line made our trip magical you the spa is down a huge stair case into a hidden oasis in the middle of the hotel completely amazing I can't say enough the hotel it's self is away from tourist attractions bit we wanted that rent a car be cautious they like to drive very fast just book this hotel you will not regret it , the price is high but the experience is well worth it "

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Bela São Tiago I

Bela São Tiago I

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria

Bela S o Tiago I in Funchal

Bela S o Tiago I in Funchal

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol

The Views Oasis - Family Friendly

The Views Oasis - Family Friendly

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Dom Pedro Garajau

Dom Pedro Garajau

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

In Mountain

In Mountain

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Hotel Ocean Gardens

Hotel Ocean Gardens

Vila Galé Santa Cruz

Vila Galé Santa Cruz

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux

Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux

Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal

Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal

Residencial Funchal

Residencial Funchal

Pestana CR7 Funchal

Pestana CR7 Funchal

Pestana Vila Lido Madeira Ocean Hotel

Pestana Vila Lido Madeira Ocean Hotel

Zarco Bed&Breakfast

Zarco Bed&Breakfast

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Sao Pedro

São Roque

Imaculado Coracao de Maria

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

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