Old Town Funchal Travel Guide
Funchal
Visit Old Town Funchal
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.
Madeira Botanical Garden
One of Madeira’s most famous attractions is known for its scenic views and fascinating display of colorful flowers.
Town Square
Defined by its striking black-and-white tiling, Funchal’s main square is surrounded by some of the city’s most interesting historic attractions.
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.
Monte Palace Gardens
More than just a striking floral display, this beautiful garden is also home to an impressive collection of art.
Palheiro Gardens
Go for a stroll in these charming gardens, known for their rare and unique design, to see indigenous plants mingled with exotic species.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Santana: Magical East Coast Full-Day Tour
Madeira: Westside Achadas Cruz, Moniz, Seixal and Fanal
Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira
Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer Hike
Madeira North Offbeat: Boaventura, Sao Vicente, Pta Delgada
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
The Editory Ocean Way Funchal
Staff was kind and attentive, it is open for about one month now, so still some bugs to work oit— housekeeping was inconsistent— one was excellent and another just meh— whenever I raised an issue— they were minor— there was a quick and satisfactory response
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Beautiful hotel in a great setting with great staff.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
Great resort
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Vine
Good location, nice facilities, good breakfas
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
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.
