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Our top choices for Old Town Funchal hotels

A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of cruise ships in the background.

1. PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only

PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only
4.0 star property
Old Town Funchal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (506 reviews)
"The Hotel is in a lovely location and the staff and so helpful we will definitely be going back in the future"
United Kingdom
Leonard
The price is ￥52,246
￥55,039 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only
Interior entrance

2. The Editory Garden Carmo Funchal

The Editory Garden Carmo Funchal
3.0 star property
0.5 km from Old Town Funchal
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (70 reviews)
"Great location Very welcoming Excellent breakfast"
Canada
Anne
The price is ￥19,783
￥21,277 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
The Editory Garden Carmo Funchal
An outdoor rooftop terrace with seating areas, potted plants, and a view of a cityscape including a church tower.

3. Sé Boutique Hotel

Sé Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
0.6 km from Old Town Funchal
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (293 reviews)
"This is an amazing property with an amazing staff! Great location!"
United States
Erik
The price is ￥22,045
￥23,630 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Sé Boutique Hotel
A panoramic view of a coastal city with a clear sky, a bridge, and a church spire.

4. Castanheiro Boutique Hotel

Castanheiro Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Sao Pedro, 0.9 km from Old Town Funchal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (541 reviews)
"Lovely base with plenty of nice restaurants close by!"
United Kingdom
Zoe
The price is ￥27,391
￥29,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Castanheiro Boutique Hotel
A rooftop pool with lounge chairs, a bell tower, and a view of a coastal town.

5. Barcelo Funchal Oldtown

Barcelo Funchal Oldtown
5.0 star property
0.8 km from Old Town Funchal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (405 reviews)
"Great place overall with amazing location."
United States
Zuzanna
The price is ￥40,579
￥42,905 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Barcelo Funchal Oldtown
A modern indoor space with a green wall, a staircase, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

6. Madeira Turim Santa Maria Hotel

Madeira Turim Santa Maria Hotel
4.0 star property
0.5 km from Old Town Funchal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (484 reviews)
"Great Stay!"
United States
Melissa
The price is ￥24,569
￥26,255 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Madeira Turim Santa Maria Hotel
A cobblestone pathway leading to a building with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

7. Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal

Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal
4.0 star property
0.5 km from Old Town Funchal
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (365 reviews)
"Good location, great breakfast, friendly staff."
United Kingdom
Angela
The price is ￥25,151
￥27,119 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal
A reception area with a reception desk, a chair, a plant, and a stone wall.

8. Zarco Bed&Breakfast

Zarco Bed&Breakfast
3.0 star property
0.5 km from Old Town Funchal
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (234 reviews)
"Basic but clean rooms and breakfast had a great variety of fruit"
Canada
Laura
The price is ￥18,123
￥19,551 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Zarco Bed&Breakfast
A terrace with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of a cityscape with a church spire.

9. Hotel Madeira

Hotel Madeira
3.0 star property
1.1 km from Old Town Funchal
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (596 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and friendly, the rooms were kind of old but still clean and the location is nice"
United States
Taylor
The price is ￥18,887
￥20,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hotel Madeira
A modern pool area with a glass balustrade and a concrete structure.

10. Three House Hotel

Three House Hotel
4.0 star property
0.3 km from Old Town Funchal
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (69 reviews)
"The staff was amazing helping us find our way around the area and fabulous restaurants to visit."
United States
Mark
The price is ￥18,070
￥19,496 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Three House Hotel
Rooftop terrace

11. Moon & Sun Funchal

Moon & Sun Funchal
4.0 star property
1.2 km from Old Town Funchal
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (30 reviews)
"An amazing place to stay at."
United States
Shir
The price is ￥25,100
￥26,807 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Moon & Sun Funchal
A modern hotel with a curved facade, a reflective pool, and palm trees.

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

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
5.0 star property
1.7 km from Old Town Funchal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (783 reviews)
"Excellent service, staff, and amenities. Pool was amazing!"
United States
Olivia
The price is ￥55,763
￥58,697 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
A coastal cityscape with traditional architecture, a prominent church tower, and a cruise ship docked at the port.

13. Hotel Orquidea

Hotel Orquidea
3.0 star property
Sao Pedro, 0.9 km from Old Town Funchal
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (236 reviews)
"Perfect spot in the center close to everything and restaurants things to do"
Canada
Tim
The price is ￥16,739
￥18,112 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Hotel Orquidea
A swimming pool with a tiled deck, a clear blue sky, and a building with palm trees in the background.

14. Hotel Quinta da Penha de França

Hotel Quinta da Penha de França
4.0 star property
1.8 km from Old Town Funchal
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (658 reviews)
"The location was excellent, the restaurant was excellent."
Canada
Gerhard
The price is ￥20,335
￥21,858 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Hotel Quinta da Penha de França
A pool with palm trees, a view of the ocean, and a building with a curved roof.

15. Pestana Casino Park Ocean and SPA Hotel

Pestana Casino Park Ocean and SPA Hotel
5.0 star property
1.6 km from Old Town Funchal
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Good hotel, excellent breakfast and location"
United Kingdom
Santokh
The price is ￥23,671
￥25,320 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Pestana Casino Park Ocean and SPA Hotel
A rooftop terrace with a railing, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a view of surrounding buildings.

16. Apartamentos Turisticos Atlantida

Apartamentos Turisticos Atlantida
4.0 star property
1.1 km from Old Town Funchal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (206 reviews)
"Really great! Nice and clean, well located in Funchal. We had air conditioning and the bed were comfortable."
Canada
Rebecca
The price is ￥14,010
￥15,273 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Apartamentos Turisticos Atlantida
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a swimmer, and a large tree.

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

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
5.0 star property
2.3 km from Old Town Funchal
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (653 reviews)
"Absolutely gorgeous property with attentive staff!"
United States
Kristen
The price is ￥113,284
￥118,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and balconies.

18. Enotel Magnólia

Enotel Magnólia
4.0 star property
2.3 km from Old Town Funchal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (923 reviews)
"Amazing buffet breakfast lovely relaxing indoor pool"
United Kingdom
Steven
The price is ￥33,399
￥35,438 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Enotel Magnólia
A resort with a large pool, beach area, and a high vantage point overlooking the sea.

19. The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay

The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay
5.0 star property
2.5 km from Old Town Funchal
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (966 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with excellent friendly service"
United States
Wendy
The price is ￥61,312
￥64,475 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay
A large, two-story house with a spacious front yard, a swimming pool, and multiple outdoor seating areas.

20. Quinta Da Casa Branca

Quinta Da Casa Branca
5.0 star property
2.6 km from Old Town Funchal
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (407 reviews)
"Truely a 5 Star hotel. Amazing location, amazing property, and great staff. Also, the food/ restaurants on this property are 10/10."
United States
David S
The price is ￥63,415
￥66,655 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Quinta Da Casa Branca
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Compare popular hotels in Old Town Funchal

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of cruise ships in the background.
PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
506 reviews
View
A panoramic view of a coastal city with a clear sky, a bridge, and a church spire.
Castanheiro Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
541 reviews
View
A modern indoor space with a green wall, a staircase, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
Madeira Turim Santa Maria Hotel
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
484 reviews
View
A modern pool area with a glass balustrade and a concrete structure.
Three House Hotel
4.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
69 reviews
View
Interior entrance
The Editory Garden Carmo Funchal
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
70 reviews
View

Hotels recommended for families in Old Town Funchal

A modern kitchen with light grey cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, and a wooden dining table with chairs.

In the Funchal Old Town, near beach - Casa Caetano

In the Funchal Old Town, near beach - Casa Caetano
Old Town Funchal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (26)
The price is ￥47,320
￥65,520 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
In the Funchal Old Town, near beach - Casa Caetano

Where to stay in Old Town Funchal

Find the best Old Town Funchal areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A narrow street with a church tower, a bell tower, and buildings with traditional architecture.

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.

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.

A cruise ship in a harbor with a mountainous coastline and pink flowers in the foreground.
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.

Top Old Town Funchal Hotel Reviews

Porto Mare Hotel, by PortoBay

Porto Mare Hotel, by PortoBay

10/10 Excellent
"Luxury hotel in a good location Room very nice with refrigerator Huge number of loungers in pool area and gardens Breakfast good with everything you might want (apart from porridge and proper bacon) Pool temperature cool, just right Evening entertainment sometimes good, sometimes ok Staff very good Many restaurants within a couple of minutes walk"
Stuart 10-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Porto Mare Hotel, by PortoBay

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?
For additional details about changing or cancelling your trip to Old Town Funchal, head over to our customer service page.
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.