Funchal Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Funchal featuring a coastal town and night scenes

Where to stay in Funchal

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Old Town Funchal

If you're spending some time in Old Town Funchal, Funchal-Monte Teleferico and Funchal Farmers Market are top sights worth seeing.

Old Town Funchal
Museum of Natural History which includes a city and street scenes

Sao Pedro

4.5/5(77 area reviews)

Sao Pedro is known for its colourful gardens, and you can plan a trip to Fortaleza do Pico and Holy Trinity Church while you're in town.

Sao Pedro
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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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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
Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel
Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel
5 out of 5
Largo Antonio Nobre, Funchal
The price is 5.039.297 ₫ per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
5.039.297 ₫
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (988 reviews)
"Hotel was nice for a resort. Hallways and pub are dated."

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2024

Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
5 out of 5
Estrada Monumental 139, Funchal
The price is 17.375.783 ₫ per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
17.375.783 ₫
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this beach hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions CR7 Museum and Funchal Farmers Market are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (528 reviews)
Super stay, would highly recommend
"We absolutely loved our stay at Reid’s. The staff were lovely, nothing was too much trouble. It really felt like a legendary world ❤️"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
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 11.978.787 ₫ per night from 29 May to 30 May
11.978.787 ₫
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (359 reviews)
"The Principe di Savoia is part of the Dorchester Collection, and therefore the standards of the hotel are already at a very high level. The staff is polite and attentive and can cater to your every whim while in Milano. We stay here everytime when we are in the capital city. It is in walking distance ..."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
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.
Dorisol Mimosa Studio Hotel
Dorisol Mimosa Studio Hotel
3 out of 5
Rua da Casa Branca, Funchal, Madeira
Stay at this 3-star spa aparthotel in Funchal. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions CR7 Museum and Funchal Farmers ...
7.4/10 Good! (164 reviews)
"Wi Fi did not work in my room and I had to come close to the door or go to a corridor"

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2024

Dorisol Mimosa Studio Hotel
Terrace Mar
Terrace Mar
3 out of 5
Travessa do Valente 7, Funchal
Stay at this 3-star spa aparthotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and room service. Popular attractions CR7 Museum and Funchal Farmers Market ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (79 reviews)
"Great centrally located hotel to stay in. You have everything one step outside your door. The staff were all helpful and nice. The restaurant right next to hotel has great food and the servers were all very nice"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Terrace Mar
Palheiro Village
Palheiro Village
4 out of 5
Estrada do Aeroporto, No. 65, Palheiro Ferreiro, Funchal, Madeira
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Funchal Farmers Market and CR7 Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (268 reviews)
"Great property. Rental car is a must. If you work remotely, consider that the wifi signal can be slow."

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2023

Palheiro Village
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.

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Reviews of Funchal

4.7
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
97
" "4 - Good 26.869806094182824%
3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
19 Mar 2020

Funchal is a very nice place to go but under current circumstances not a lot we could do about anything,felt sorry for people on island

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
14 Mar 2020

We like Funchal and Madeira very much and like to spend the winter months there.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
10 Mar 2020

Take the cable car up to Monte, and the toboggan down!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
1 Mar 2020

Try the back street cafes, better value and meet the locals.

5/5 - Excellent

Sally
29 Feb 2020

Want to live there!

4/5 - Good

Deep
27 Feb 2020

Beautiful place, we went on jeep safari to Westside, would love to visit again to see east and spend few days in porto santa. Plenty to do and visit, and weather is good even in early Feb.

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