Old Town Funchal

Madeira Island

Photo by M Mullen
Photo by M Mullen
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Photo by Sylwia Olejnik-Antkowiak
Photo by Tracey Brownsword
Photo by Tracey Brownsword
Photo by Bruce Waite
Photo by Bruce Waite
Photo by Tracey Brownsword
Photo by Tracey Brownsword

Popular places to visit

Funchal Farmers Market

Funchal Farmers Market

4.5/5(201 reviews)

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.

Funchal Farmers Market

Funchal-Monte Teleferico

4.5/5(107 reviews)

You can take time to visit Funchal-Monte Teleferico during your travels to Santa Maria Maior. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

Funchal-Monte Teleferico

Fort of Sao Tiago

After visiting Fort of Sao Tiago, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Maria Maior.

Fort of Sao Tiago

Things to do

Porto Moniz , Natural Rock Pools

Highly Recommended 100 % West Tour Madeira

RM164
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Highly Recommended 100 % West Tour Madeira
Full Day East of Madeira Tour

Full Day East of Madeira Tour

RM173
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Full Day East of Madeira Tour
Madeira: Stairway To Heaven Pico Areeiro to Pico Ruivo Hike

Madeira Stairway to Heaven to Larano Hike Mountain to Sea

RM371
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Madeira Stairway to Heaven to Larano Hike Mountain to Sea
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

RM124
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Funchal ́s Mercado dos Lavradores

Eating Madeira! Wine & Food Tour in Funchal

RM420
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Eating Madeira! Wine & Food Tour in Funchal
Typical night in Madeira

Typical night in Madeira

RM272
per adult
Typical night in Madeira
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Top hotels in Old Town Funchal

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria
Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria
4 out of 5
Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades, Madeirenses 50, Funchal
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM1,726 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
RM1,726
RM1,815 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (448 reviews)
"My wife and I had a great stay. Perfect location to everything in Funchal."

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2025

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria
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 RM1,960 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
RM1,960
RM2,059 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (576 reviews)
"Fantastic pool; fairly good service. A little over the top on extras. For example ice: 5 Euro charge. The pool service was not good at all. I loved that they left little cards to give to a staff member with exceptional service but I didn’t find someone truly worthy. I would have given it to Bruno. ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
Saccharum Resort
Saccharum Resort
5 out of 5
Rua Serra de Água, 1, Calheta
The price is RM1,463 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
RM1,463
RM1,542 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Calheta. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (897 reviews)
"Good food and sea view room was nice. Lots of options for food and drinks. Wicked frozen Pina colada."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Saccharum Resort
Barcelo Funchal Oldtown
Barcelo Funchal Oldtown
5 out of 5
Rua Da Alfandega 9, Funchal, Maadeira
The price is RM1,291 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
RM1,291
RM1,363 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (217 reviews)
"Great stay right downtown. This hotel did a great job acknowledging a special stay and making us feel welcome. Location could not be better for walking to most anything downtown, rooms and products nice, and breakfast was exceptional. Cons- parking is so confusing. They have no parking at hotel or ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Barcelo Funchal Oldtown
Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive
Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive
5 out of 5
Sitio da Piedade, Machico, Madeira
The price is RM1,846 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
RM1,846
RM1,939 total
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Machico. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 7 restaurants. Popular attractions Madeira Whale Museum and Sao Lourenco Point ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (92 reviews)
"Good n quiet property"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive
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 RM3,252 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
RM3,252
RM3,401 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (577 reviews)
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Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
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Other neighbourhoods around 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 Holy Trinity Church and Quinta das Cruzes Museum while you're in town.

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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
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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.

São Roque
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Santana

Visitors to Santana rave about its fantastic nightlife, breathtaking beach views and beautiful gardens. You might also want to make some time to see Madeira Theme Park or Pico Das Pedras while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Santana
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Estrela da Calheta

Estrela da Calheta might not have many top sights, but Casa das Mudas Arts Center and Paul do Mar Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Estrela da Calheta

Old Town Funchal