Old Town Funchal Travel Guide
Funchal
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Popular places to visit
Funchal Farmers Market
During your trip to Santa Maria Maior, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Funchal Farmers Market. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
CR7 Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at CR7 Museum during your trip to Sé. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this romantic area.
Madeira Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Madeira Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Santa Maria Maior. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Town Square
Learn about the local history of Sé when you spend time at Town Square. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Monte Palace Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Monte Palace Gardens, a lovely green space in Monte. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.
Centro Comercial Forum Madeira
You can enjoy retail therapy at Centro Comercial Forum Madeira during your trip to São Martinho. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Old Town Funchal
Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria
Very friendly welcome and was also upgraded to a superior sea view room, which was clean and well-equipped, with a kitchen. Location was perfect at the quiet end of the front and close to the cable car station to Monte. Car parking in the basement was very handy and leaving it there after checkout ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Pensão Residencial Mirasol
Clean, quiet, great location, great staff
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
We were welcomed and given a tour of the historic hotel by the front desk upon arrival. The room upgrade was to a suite overlooking the bay. The room, bed, and bath were clean and comfortable. A small gift arrived each day of our stay. The 1891 Bar proved to be an excellent alternative as we preferred ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive
Fantastic place right next to a great hike right near property if you want to leave it . You might not want to leave.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Vine
Great hotel, close by to the old town
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
Very well run hotel with goid facilities
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Funchal
Sao Pedro
Sao Pedro is known for its colourful gardens, and you can plan a trip to Museum of Natural History and Quinta das Cruzes Museum 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.
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.
