Old Town Funchal Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town Funchal
Stay near popular Old Town Funchal attractions
Activities
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
AU$43
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Plus 2 extra Hiking Trails
AU$56
per adult
From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour
AU$73
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching
AU$58
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour
AU$58
per adult
Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour
AU$114
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Old Town Funchal Hotel Deals
PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only
Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Funchal
The price is AU$510 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$510
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (490 reviews)
"Great rooms and service. Guests skew quite old which was a bit comical as two younger travelers in our mid-20s surrounded by a sun toasted retirement community"
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
Mirasol Guesthouse
Rua Bela De São Tiago 67 Funchal
Stay at this hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Funchal Farmers Market and Town ...
8.2/10 Very good! (130 reviews)
"Great location, very helpful and accommodating staff. Building is older and could use some updating; however everything works as it should and you have what you need. The owners are updating the building room by room so it won't be long until it is exceptional. Breakfast is reasonably priced (9 Eu) ..."
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
Saccharum Resort
Rua Serra de Água, 1 Calheta
The price is AU$512 per night from 24 July to 25 July
AU$512
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Calheta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"It was a great resort. Had everything we needed for a nice stay. Was expensive, but totally worth saving up to go! Staff were friendly and helpful, beautiful views"
Reviewed on 21 July 2026
Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
Avenida do Infante, 25 Funchal
The price is AU$762 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$762
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (740 reviews)
"Excellent stay and great location"
Reviewed on 21 July 2026
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Estrada Monumental 139 Funchal
The price is AU$1,310 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$1,310
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (633 reviews)
"Such a beautiful experience at Reid’s. The staff was a delight and super helpful. Everything was taken care of. We needed a bandaid and the front desk had it in his jacket pocket! They think of everything! We booked several experiences with them and they all were done amazingly well. There were some ..."
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Hyatt Ziva Madeira
Sitio da Piedade Machico Madeira
The price is AU$495 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$495
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Machico. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Madeira Whale Museum and Sao Lourenco Point ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (251 reviews)
"Newly renovated hotel trying to improve but still some way from being a 5 star experience. Clear staffing challenges with cleaning and catering staff in particular very new and under trained resulting in a poor standard of service. We had ants in our room which was resolved but also had to leave ..."
Reviewed on 21 July 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Old Town Funchal
Find the best Old Town Funchal areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Sao Pedro
Sao Pedro is known for its colourful gardens, and you can plan a trip to Quinta das Cruzes Museum and Universo de Memorias Joao Carlos Abreu while you're in town.
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.
Photo by Chris Roberts
Open Photo by Chris Roberts
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.
