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
NZ$51
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
NZ$69
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching
NZ$79
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour
NZ$135
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Plus 2 extra Hiking Trails
NZ$67
per adult
Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer
NZ$71
per adult
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 NZ$608 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$608
20 July - 21 July
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! (128 reviews)
"Staff was super friendly and kind. The rooms were nice too. Tha breakfast was good. Thank u for a super visit"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Saccharum Resort
Rua Serra de Água, 1 Calheta
The price is NZ$610 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$610
8 July - 9 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely stay - great room and lovely hotel setting and location. Wouldn’t hesitate me to recommend."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
Avenida do Infante, 25 Funchal
The price is NZ$911 per night from 18 July to 19 July
NZ$911
18 July - 19 July
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! (728 reviews)
"It was just the most perfect stay - thank you"
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina
Sitio da Piedade Machico Madeira
The price is NZ$597 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$597
19 July - 20 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! (245 reviews)
"great hotel and all the staff were amazing Bit hilly but buggies very useful room and swim up pool lovely preference club lounge great and lots of choices of drinks and snacks tried to majority of specialist restaurants and enjoyed them all main bar a problem with long wait times to get served but ..."
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
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Rua Carvalho Araújo 8 Funchal Madeira
The price is NZ$470 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$470
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (492 reviews)
"The hotel was nice, I wish the showers had doors because I accidentally stepped on the wet floor and I fell. The hotel is clean and well kept but when you walk outside smells like a septic tank. I think is the street sewer nothing to do with the hotel but around noon the smell is pretty strong. I ..."
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
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.
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.
