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. Another top choice in the area is Santa Maria - Hostel .

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

"Great, great location no one can beat…next to the park, so close to the Market, restaurants, the ropeway to the Monte and right in the center. "

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1 Aug - 2 Aug

"Excellent hotel !!!!!"

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15 Jul - 16 Jul

1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, desk

"Wonderful place "

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15 Jul - 16 Jul

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

"Management and staff of this Hotel were perfect and very attentive it made our stay so great"

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14 Jul - 15 Jul

"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."

"Beautiful surroundings, friendly staff, great breakfast "

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12 Aug - 13 Aug

"The property was beautiful and clean. "

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15 Jul - 16 Jul

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

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21 Jul - 22 Jul

"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

"We stayed for one nigh to catch an early flight in the morning. Great hotel and breakfast. The room had a smell like humid/mildew we didnt complain since it was for one night only. "

Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

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

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13 Aug - 14 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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9 Aug - 10 Aug

"Great hotel! Staff were nice and helpful with our stay. Hotel is in great condition and beautiful. In easy location to get around "

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15 Jul - 16 Jul

"Loved this place"

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14 Jul - 15 Jul

"Basic accommodation in a great location "

"Very cool property. Apartment was comfortable for 4 adults and rooftop pool area was amazing. Great location too! I wouldn’t hesitate to book again here! "

"Just there for a quick stop over for early flight in the morning. Very close to airport so a perfect spot. "

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22 Jul - 23 Jul

"Very nice resort. Clean and big rooms. Breakfast and dinner buffet with a lot variety of food. During our stay was my wife birthday and the management of the resort surprise us with a cake and a bottle of sparkling wine. The resort is in good central location. Thank you so much Vidamar Resort for making us felling at home."

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30 Jul - 31 Jul

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Very friendly staff. The hotel is outdated, but in a very good location."

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 Santa Clara Monastery and Holy Trinity Church 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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Recent Reviews in Old Town Funchal

5/5 Excellent

"We arrived late in the evening after our transfer from the airport. The resort had arranged the transfer for us and the driver was waiting at arrivals for the 8 of us in our group. He was great and gave us a bit of a tour on the way to Calheta. Our reception at the resort went well and the woman on duty made sure we got down to the buffet before it closed. She was very friendly and attentive to our needs after a long day of travel. Our rooms were modern and clean and cleaned and tidied well each day by the cleaning staff, The buffet was great with a large selection of food items. Drinks at the bar were served quickly and were good. The "drink of the day" by the pool was excellent on the 2 days we had them. The resort is in a beautiful location, nestled below a cliff. There is a public beach next to the resort which has great sand and water access. Evening entertainment was fairly low key but pleasant as we enjoyed the evening by the pool while listening to a musician or watching the dancers. We had no complaints about the staff at the resort. They were friendly and did their job well. All in all I would recommend staying at this all inclusive Calheta Beach Hotel on the beautiful island of Madeira."

A verified traveller stayed at Calheta Beach - All Inclusive

Posted 3 days ago

Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive

5/5 Excellent

"We loved everything about this place! Gorgeous room with an amazing view. Buffet was excellent with lots of options. Service was extremely attentive in all aspects. My only complaint is with regard to booking the a la carte restaurants. The only way to get a reservation was to stay up until midnight and book right then. But the buffet was quite good so we didn’t mind this too much. "

A verified traveller stayed at Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive

Posted 3 days ago

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

5/5 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel with great facilities, perfect location for Funchal and local restaurants. Staff very friendly and stunning views from the sky bar."

A verified traveller from Warlingham stayed at Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature

Posted 5 days ago

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Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol

The Views Oasis - Family Friendly

The Views Oasis - Family Friendly

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Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Dom Pedro Garajau

Dom Pedro Garajau

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

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

Three House Hotel

Three House Hotel

Residencial Família

Residencial Família

Vidamar Resort Madeira

Vidamar Resort Madeira

Dom Pedro Madeira

Dom Pedro Madeira

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Sao Pedro

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Imaculado Coracao de Maria

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Recent Reviews in Old Town Funchal

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