Hotels in Funchal
Madeira's capital: the market, gardens, the cable car to Monte and levadas close at hand.
Best-rated hotels in Funchal
Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.
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To see Funchal with a guide, try the free walking tours in Funchal and the guided visits.
Vila Camacho Guest House★★★★8.7 FabulousSee prices
Madeira TURIM Santa Maria Hotel★★★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
The Views Baia - Adults Only★★★★8.9 FabulousSee prices
Three House Hotel★★★★9.8 ExceptionalSee prices
Hotel Porto Mare - PortoBay★★★★9.4 ExceptionalSee prices
Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature★★★★★9.3 ExceptionalSee prices
Quinta Da Penha De Franca★★★★8.6 FabulousSee prices
Meliá Madeira Mare★★★★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Golden Residence Hotel★★★★8.6 FabulousSee prices
Hotel Alto Lido★★★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Pestana CR7 Funchal★★★★8.8 FabulousSee prices
Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel★★★★★8.6 FabulousSee prices
Apartamentos Turisticos Atlantida★★★★8.7 FabulousSee prices
Pestana Casino Studios★★★★9.2 ExceptionalSee prices
Suite Hotel Jardins Da Ajuda★★★★7.9 GoodSee prices
Hotel Cajú★★★★9.3 ExceptionalSee prices
São Francisco Accommodation★★★★9.1 ExceptionalSee prices
Vila Marta★★★9.6 ExceptionalSee prices
ARTS IN Hotel Conde Carvalhal★★★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Suite Hotel Eden Mar - PortoBay★★★★9.4 ExceptionalSee prices
Hotel Catedral★★★8.3 Very goodSee prices
Enotel Magnólia★★★★8.8 FabulousSee prices
Hotel Madeira★★★8.6 FabulousSee prices
Dorisol Mimosa Studio Hotel★★★7.9 GoodSee prices
Where to stay in Funchal: the best areas
Funchal’s areas in numbers: places to stay within 600 m of each one and their average guest score. Updated daily.
| Area | From the centre | Places to stay | Average score | 4 and 5 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lido and the hotel zone | 3.3 km | 32 | 8.7 | 21 |
| Hillsides and Monte | 2.2 km | 3 | 9.2 | 2 |
Centre and Sé
Around the cathedral and Avenida Arriaga are the shops, cafés and historic buildings. The lower part is flat and a short walk from the harbour and the market.
Buses to other parts of the island leave from the seafront.
Old town
The Zona Velha, to the east, is the old fishermen's quarter, with narrow streets, painted doors and lots of restaurants. The cable car to Monte leaves from next to it. Lively in the evening.
Lido and the hotel zone
West of the centre, the Lido area and the Estrada Monumental have large hotels with pools, sea views and the seafront promenade. About twenty minutes from the centre on foot or by bus.
Best-rated in this area: Hotel Porto Mare - PortoBay, with a score of 9.4 from 1,893 reviews.
Hillsides and Monte
Higher up the city there are old quintas surrounded by gardens and hotels with views over the bay. In Monte the climate is cooler and greener. The streets are steep: a car or taxi is best.
Best-rated in this area: Quinta do Monte, with a score of 8.4 from 1,613 reviews.
Hotels in Funchal in numbers
Worked out from the data of every property within 6 km of the centre of Funchal. Updated daily. Tap a type to see its hotels.
- places to stay
- 199
- average score of 185 rated properties
- 8.9
- guest reviews
- 140,892
- four- and five-star hotels
- 123
- Spa hotels
- 3
- Beach hotels
- 120
- Hostels
- 2
Getting to Funchal
The nearest airport is Madeira (FNC), 14 km away as the crow flies.
Getaways near Funchal
Other destinations less than 60 km away, with their hotels. Distances as the crow flies.
When to go to Funchal: the weather month by month
In Funchal the warmest month is August, with an average high of 26.8 °C, and the coldest is February, with an average low of 13.9 °C. It rains most in December (95 mm over 9 rainy days) and least in August (1 mm).
- warmest month (26.8 °C high)
- August
- coldest month (13.9 °C low)
- February
- wettest month (95 mm)
- December
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.0 °C | 14.3 °C | 67 mm | 6 |
| February | 19.9 °C | 13.9 °C | 72 mm | 6 |
| March | 20.6 °C | 14.3 °C | 62 mm | 6 |
| April | 21.0 °C | 14.9 °C | 45 mm | 5 |
| May | 22.0 °C | 16.2 °C | 27 mm | 3 |
| June | 23.7 °C | 18.2 °C | 8 mm | 1 |
| July | 25.4 °C | 19.7 °C | 2 mm | 0 |
| August | 26.8 °C | 20.7 °C | 1 mm | 0 |
| September | 26.6 °C | 20.4 °C | 23 mm | 3 |
| October | 25.2 °C | 19.2 °C | 91 mm | 7 |
| November | 22.8 °C | 17.0 °C | 80 mm | 7 |
| December | 21.0 °C | 15.5 °C | 95 mm | 9 |
Things to do in Funchal
Free walking tours, guided visits, tickets and day trips. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
More hotels in Funchal
Another 96 places to stay in the area, also ranked by guest reviews.
- Quinta Jardins do Lago★★★★★
- Sé Boutique Hotel★★★★
- Solar do Ribeiro★★★★
- Vila Baleira Funchal★★★★
- Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira★★★★★
- Dorisol Buganvilia Studio Hotel★★★
- Santa Maria Hostel
- Florasol Residence Hotel - Dorisol hotels★★★
- Pestana Promenade Ocean Resort Hotel★★★★
- Eira do Serrado - Hotel & Spa★★★★
- PortoBay Santa Maria - Adults Only★★★★
- Dorisol Estrelicia Hotel★★★
- Enotel Lido - All Inclusive★★★★★
- Quinta do Monte★★★★
- Living Funchal Executive★★★★
- Castanheiro Boutique Hotel★★★★
- FX Pena
- Zarco B&B Bed & Breakfast★★★
- Apartamentos Quinta Mae dos Homens★★★
- Apartamentos Turisticos Avenue Park★★★
- Residencial Melba★★★
- Living Funchal X★★★★
- Apartamentos Praça Amarela by Heart of Funchal★★★★
- Madeira Panorâmico Hotel★★★★
- Pestana Ocean Bay Resort★★★★
- A Casa Do Caseiro★★★★
- Quinta das Malvas - Quinta de Santa Luzia
- Hotel Baia Azul★★★★
- Vitorina Corte Guesthouse
- Museum House★★★★
- Quinta Mirabela - Design Hotel★★★★★
- Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux★★★★★
- PIER HOUSE Accommodation★★★
- Quinta da Casa Branca - Small Luxury Hotels of the World★★★★★
- Hotel Escola★★★★
- Barceló Funchal Oldtown★★★★★
- Pestana Churchill Bay★★★★
- Hotel Orquidea★★★
- OurMadeira - Babosas Village★★★★
- FX Carvalhal
- Anadia Atrium★★★★
- Muthu Raga Madeira Hotel★★★★
- Monte Verde★★★★
- Hospedaria Pôr do Sol★★★
- CBA Suites Madeira★★★★
- VILA TOCA by brugrani★★★★
- Quintinha Sao Joao Hotel & Spa★★★★★
- Funchal Village Studios★★★
- Belvedere Boutique - Adults only★★★★
- Loft Surdo★★★★
- Residencial Colombo★★★
- Travellers Pearl by Storytellers★★★★
- Funchal Design Hotel★★★★
- Good Memories Lodge★★★★
- Jaca Hostel Funchal
- Hotel Sirius★★
- Dona I Apartments at Botanical Garden★★★★
- Tanoeiros Studios★★★
- Vilas Maria
- Madeira Regency Cliff - Adults Only★★★★
- Pestana Fisherman Village★★★★
- Casa da Praça Apartments - by Casas na Ilha★★★★
- Casa Branca Apartments by Wanderlust Madeira, vacation rentals★★★★
- Hotel Orca Praia - Adults Only★★★★
- Royal Savoy - Ocean Resort - Savoy Signature★★★★★
- Palheiro Village Resort★★★★★
- FAA Belas Artes by an island apart★★★★
- TUI Blue Gardens - Adults-only - Savoy Signature★★★★
- Hotel Monte Carlo★★★
- Pestana Royal All Inclusive Ocean & Spa Resort★★★★★
- Hotel Girassol - Suite Hotel★★★★
- Quinta Funchal Gardens - Adults Only★★★★★
- ASPA Studios - Urban Conscious Living★★★
- Pensao Residencial Vila Teresinha
- Les Suites at The Cliff Bay - PortoBay★★★★★
- Pestana Village Garden Hotel★★★★
- Allegro Madeira - Adults Only - Member of Barceló Hotel Group★★★★
- Apartments Vista Oceano★★★★
- Apartamentos Ferreiros by Heart of Funchal★★★★
- Quinta B.★★★★
- Quinta do Estreito★★★★
- Le Vingale★★★
- The Editory Garden Carmo Funchal★★★
- Central - São Pedro Boutique★★★
- The Cliff Bay★★★★★
- Madeirarooms★★★
- Pretas Village Flats★★★
- Apartamentos Fernão de Ornelas by Heart of Funchal★★★★
- Atlântico Azul★★★★
- Madeira Gems Apartments★★★★
- Funchal Old Town Studios - Historic Atlantic View★★★
- Cine Park Residences by an island apart★★★★
- Casal da Penha Apartments★★★
- Murças74 - Studio Apartments★★★
- Welcome Madeira Apartments by Wanderlust Madeira★★★
- Edificio Charles 103★★★
Frequently asked questions about hotels in Funchal
How many hotels are there in Funchal?
We list 199 places to stay within 6 km of the centre of Funchal: 23 five-star, 100 four-star, 57 three-star, 2 two-star and 1 one-star, and the rest without a star rating in their data.
What is the best-rated hotel in Funchal?
Vila Camacho Guest House, with a score of 8.7 out of 10 from 4,672 guest reviews. We rank hotels by both their score and their number of reviews, so a hotel with two good reviews doesn’t come out on top.
What is the best area to stay in Funchal?
It depends on your trip. Our guide to the areas of Funchal explains what each one offers: Centre and Sé, Old town, Lido and the hotel zone and Hillsides and Monte.
Which area of Funchal has the most hotels?
Lido and the hotel zone, with 32 places to stay within 600 m.
What is the weather like in Funchal?
According to IPMA climate normals (1991-2020), the warmest month is August, with an average high of 26.8 °C, and the coldest is February. The wettest is December, with 95 mm.
Is there a free walking tour in Funchal?
Yes. Our page on free walking tours in Funchal lists the free tours and guided visits in English that you can book, with a guide to what to see.