Old Town Funchal Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Activities


Our pick of the best Old Town Funchal Hotel Deals

Hotel Porto Santa Maria
Hotel Porto Santa Maria
4 out of 5
Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades, Madeirenses 50, Funchal
The price is AU$582 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$582
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (444 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, wonderful staff, delicious breakfast"

Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025

Hotel Porto Santa Maria
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 AU$431 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$431
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Machico. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 7 restaurants. Popular attractions Ponta de Sao Lourenco and Madeira Whale ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
"This all-inclusive resort had the best drinks and restaurant (not the buffet) quality I have experienced out of the 11 different all-inclusive resorts I have been to. However, the buffet was below average quality and made worse by being in a tight space for the number of guests they had. The staff ..."

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive
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 AU$513 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$513
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (497 reviews)
"Fabulous"

Reviewed on 4 Mar. 2025

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
Allegro Madeira - Adults Only - Member of Barceló Hotel Group
Allegro Madeira - Adults Only - Member of Barceló Hotel Group
4 out of 5
Rua Gorgulho NR 1, Funchal
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$262 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$262
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Funchal. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (370 reviews)
We will stay again
"We will stay again."

Reviewed on 18 Feb. 2025

Allegro Madeira - Adults Only - Member of Barceló Hotel Group
 Saccharum Resort
Saccharum Resort
5 out of 5
Rua Serra de Água, 1, Calheta
The price is AU$371 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$371
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Calheta. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (846 reviews)
Great stay
"Had a great stay all the staff were great. We had an upgrade to a suite what was very nice of them. The location was lovely and allowed easy travel to all places. Overall would recommend hotel to anyone, I would also gladly return to this hotel."

Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2025

Saccharum Resort
Dorisol Estrelicia Hotel
Dorisol Estrelicia Hotel
3 out of 5
Rua Da Casa Branca, Funchal, Madeira
The price is AU$158 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$158
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions CR7 Museum and Funchal ...
7/10 Good! (162 reviews)
"Difficult to get bathroom towels. Had to ask everyday for towels and they were only available after 4pm."

Reviewed on 3 Jan. 2025

Dorisol Estrelicia Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Funchal

Museum of Natural History which includes a city and street scenes

Sao Pedro

5/5(1 area review)

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

Travellers like the restaurants in São Roque, and Funchal Ecological Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

São Roque
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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.

Santana
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Estrela da Calheta

Estrela da Calheta might not have many top sights, but 25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco and Paul do Mar Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Estrela da Calheta

Old Town Funchal Travel Guide

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