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Compare 240 places to stay in Funchal

Every property in the Funchal catalogue rated 7.0 or better, in one place.

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Where in the city?

Lido3Sé2Old town3São Pedro4Santa Luzia4Monte1

Where in the city?AnyLido (3)Sé (2)Old town (3)São Pedro (4)Santa Luzia (4)Monte (1)

What kind of place?

Hotel59Apartment180Guest house263

What kind of place?AnyHotel (59)Apartment (180)Guest house (18)

Guest rating

9+ Exceptional38–9 Very good107–8 Good3

Guest ratingAny9+ Exceptional (3)8–9 Very good (10)7–8 Good (3)

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Residencial Colombo

6.9/10 · 1,914Very Good

GuestHouse Vila Lusitania

8.1/10 · 1,663Very Good

Valhalla Panorama

8.4/10 · 1,378Wonderful

São Francisco Accommodation

9.0/10 · 1,032Very Good

Museum House

8.2/10 · 798Excellent

A Casa Do Caseiro

8.6/10 · 719Good

Funchal 19

7.3/10 · 654Very Good

Monte Verde

8.3/10 · 613

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Apartments and holiday homes in Funchal

192 places · from €65

Places to stay in Funchal rated 9 and above

99 places · from €100

Where to stay in the Lido

86 places · from €65

Where to stay in São Pedro

72 places · from €68

Hotels in Funchal

47 places · from €113

Where to stay in Funchal's old town

41 places · from €72

Where to stay in the Sé, Funchal's centre

33 places · from €83

Where to stay in Santa Luzia

15 places · from €113

Where to stay in Monte

6 places · from €156

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Places to stay

• Apartments and holiday homes in Funchal192
• Places to stay in Funchal rated 9 and above99
• Where to stay in the Lido86
• Where to stay in São Pedro72
• Hotels in Funchal47
• Where to stay in Funchal's old town41
• Where to stay in the Sé, Funchal's centre33
• Guest houses and B&Bs in Funchal19
• Where to stay in Santa Luzia15
• Where to stay in Monte6

What you get

These are smaller places with a host, including bed and breakfasts. You will find them scattered across Funchal, usually in residential streets rather than main tourist corridors. The spaces tend to share walls with the owner or sit quietly on side roads. You get a room or two, sometimes a small kitchen area, and a personal touch that larger properties rarely offer.

Check-in times vary more than at hotels, so you should agree a late arrival in advance. If you plan to walk in after dark, send a message the day before to confirm how you will reach the door. The experience is straightforward: a clean room, a local host, and a quiet corner to rest after a day exploring the harbour or climbing the hills.

You do not get the lobby service or the round-the-clock reception desk you might expect from a chain. Instead, you get direct contact with someone who knows the neighbourhood.When you look for Guest houses, you are looking at independent operators who manage their own space. You pay for a private room or a self-contained studio, often with a simple breakfast included.

The hosts handle your keys themselves, which means you can ask about tram routes, weather windows, or quiet restaurants without waiting for a front desk to open. It is a practical way to stay in the city centre without paying for services you will not use. The definition covers a wide range of setups, but they all share the same core structure: a limited number of rooms, a direct relationship with the operator, and a focus on comfort over scale.

You book a specific room, not a generic floor, and you arrive knowing exactly who will meet you at the door.

Selected from 19 options: the most reviewed, the highest scored on solid review grounds, and the lowest priced among top performers.

Most reviewed

Residencial Colombo

6.9 out of 10 from 1,914 reviews, from €68

The widest record of reviews in this group.

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Best rated

Casa das Flores Funchal - Your Charming Home with Local Secrets

9.4 out of 10 from 53 reviews, from €172

The highest score among options with a solid number of reviews.

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Lowest price, well rated

Rochinha Cozy Home

9.1 out of 10 from 195 reviews, from €100

The lowest starting price among the well rated.

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What these cost, and what you get for more

Entry prices stretch from €68 to €179, with the middle sitting at €113. Half of the 19 listings fall between €60 and €120, while the other eight range from €120 to €250. The lower band covers rooms in older buildings or locations further from the main transport links.

You trade immediate proximity for a simpler setup. The upper band reflects properties that match the newer listings on the map. You pay extra for location and updated fixtures. Ten of the nineteen allow free cancellation, which gives you flexibility if your dates shift.

When you compare the bands, the jump past €120 usually buys you a clearer layout or a room that matches the higher-end operators. The €113 median tells you that most operators price their rooms at a mid-range level, avoiding both budget dormitory rates and premium hotel pricing. You get what the listing shows: a photo of the room, the exact address, and the daily rate.

There are no hidden resort fees or mandatory service charges added at checkout. If you prefer to keep your costs predictable, you can filter for the €60 to €120 group and still find rooms with solid reviews. The price difference between the cheapest and the priciest option is €111, which covers roughly 10 nights at the lowest rate or 3 nights near the top.

You decide whether that gap matters for your itinerary. If you spend most of your days out on the trails or the boats, the extra €40 per night buys you very little beyond a quieter street and a faster check-in. If you plan to work from the room or host evening guests, the higher tier gives you a proper desk and reliable hot water.

The market splits cleanly at €120, so you can set your budget ceiling early and stop scrolling once you pass it.

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Valhalla Panorama

The best-reviewed option in this group. Pick a date for the times, the places left and what is included.

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Gallery images for Valhalla Panorama, part of 19 distinct options.

How far to trust the ratings

Strength of evidence splits the 19 listings into clear tiers. Twelve sit at 8.1 and above with at least 10 votes. Four fall from 7.0 to below 8.1. One drops below 7.0.

One carries fewer than 10 votes. One has no single vote. On a sound basis, that is at least 10 votes, there are 17 of 19. The 1 below 7.0 count towards this, because an evidenced bad score is evidenced.

Without a basis there remain 2. You should judge a score by the number of ratings behind it, not by its height. A 7.3 from 654 votes carries more weight than an 8.8 from 40 votes. The former shows consistent performance across hundreds of stays.

The latter shows a strong start, but the sample is too small to predict future quality. You can trust the 12 listings at 8.1 and above with solid confidence. They have been reviewed repeatedly and hold steady. The four from 7.0 to below 8.1 are reliable, though you should read the recent comments to catch any drift.

The one below 7.0 is transparently poor, and you should avoid it unless you have a specific reason to test it. The two without sufficient votes are essentially untested. You cannot predict their condition or service from the platform alone. Free cancellation applies to 10 of the nineteen, which helps you mitigate risk when you choose among the untested or borderline options.

You pay for certainty, and the evidence distribution shows where that certainty lives.

Which one to pick

You narrow your search by matching your priorities to the eight best-evidenced listings in this group. All eight carry at least 10 votes. Valhalla Panorama runs from 118 € and scores 8.4 from 1,378. It offers steady performance and a large review base, making it a safe choice for travellers who value consistency over novelty.

Casa Valhalla starts at 107 € and holds 7.9 from 158. It sits slightly lower in the ranking but remains well-supported, suitable for those who want a quieter pace without paying a premium. A ver o mar rooms- Funchal city centre begins at 132 € and reaches 8.6 from 187.

It commands a higher entry price but delivers a stronger average score, ideal if you prioritise central positioning and verified comfort. Funchal 19 starts at 93 € and carries 7.3 from 654. It is the most affordable of the top eight, backed by a massive review count that smooths out minor fluctuations.

Cc39-Q2 begins at 105 € and scores 8.8 from 40. The rating is high, but the sample is small, so you should treat it as a promising option rather than a proven standard. São Francisco Accommodation starts at 108 € and leads the group with 9.0 from 1,032.

It combines the highest score with substantial evidence, making it the strongest recommendation for first-time visitors. Museum House begins at 100 € and holds 8.2 from 798. It offers a balanced midpoint between price and reliability. Zarco Suites by Sé Funchal starts at 105 € and sits at 7.8 from 184.

It leans toward the lower end of the top tier, useful if you prefer a newer build over a long track record. You draw the line against the neighbouring categories by asking what you actually need. Every place to stay totals 263, but many lack host interaction.

Hotels number 47 and charge more for formal service. Apartments reach 192 and suit longer stays. Rated 9 and above contains 99, yet most live in other facets. The Lido holds 86, the Sé 33, the old town 41, São Pedro 72, Santa Luzia 15, and Monte 6.

You stay here when you want direct host contact, flexible check-in, and a residential feel without paying for hotel infrastructure.