São Pedro

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

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Where in the city?

Lido86Sé33Old town41São Pedro263Santa Luzia15Monte6

Where in the city?AnyLido (86)Sé (33)Old town (41)São Pedro (72)Santa Luzia (15)Monte (6)

What kind of place?

Hotel15Apartment52Guest house4

What kind of place?AnyHotel (15)Apartment (52)Guest house (4)

Guest rating

9+ Exceptional268–9 Very good237–8 Good17

Guest ratingAny9+ Exceptional (26)8–9 Very good (23)7–8 Good (17)

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Residencial Colombo

6.9/10 · 1,914Very Good

Quinta Da Penha De Franca

8.4/10 · 2,822Exceptional

The Views Baia - Adults Only

8.9/10 · 2,503Excellent

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8.7/10 · 2,111Very Good

Pestana CR7 Funchal

8.4/10 · 1,656Wonderful

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature

9.3/10 · 1,153Wonderful

São Francisco Accommodation

9.0/10 · 1,032Excellent

Pestana Casino Studios

8.6/10 · 975

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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

Guest houses and B&Bs in Funchal

19 places · from €68

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

The slopes just above the centre hold 72 listings out of 263 on the site, covering 27 percent of the total stock. You are looking at a residential belt defined by elevation and cultural landmarks. The museums stretch from the Quinta das Cruzes to the Natural History Museum, giving you a clear path through the morning.

The pointer someone needs here is simple: the streets climb steeply from the centre. If you plan to walk back and forth between your room and the lower districts, you will meet inclines every time you leave. This area suits travellers who prefer sleeping in São Pedro and do not mind a steady grade for their daily steps.

The category sits under the facet Where you sleep, so every entry here is a place to rest rather than a day trip or a transport link. You will find apartments, guest houses, and larger buildings mixed together along these rising roads. The selection gives you control over altitude versus convenience.

Pick a spot closer to the centre and you trade flat pavement for shorter walks. Pick a spot higher up and you gain quiet and longer views. Nothing else changes the basic arrangement.

Three picks from 72 choices: widest review record, strongest rating on proven reviews, and best value among highly rated.

Most reviewed

Quinta Da Penha De Franca

8.4 out of 10 from 2,822 reviews, from €176

Highest review volume within the selection.

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Best rated

Brooklyn&Fennel House

9.8 out of 10 from 88 reviews, from €136

Top rating backed by substantial review volume.

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Lowest price, well rated

São Francisco Accommodation

9.0 out of 10 from 1,032 reviews, from €108

Best value among highly reviewed options.

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What these cost, and what you get for more

Entry prices range from €68 to €2,072, with the middle point sitting at €180. 10 properties fall between €60 and €120. 39 sit between €120 and €250. 23 ask for €250 and over.

The bands tell you what to expect when you adjust your budget. Lower prices usually correspond to compact rooms and shared access in converted homes or smaller guest houses. The mid-range band holds the bulk of the inventory, 39 entries, and sits closest to the median.

The upper band, 23 listings, covers larger suites, newer builds, and properties with dedicated reception desks. You pay the extra amount for space, service frequency, and amenities that require staff presence. Free cancellation applies to 48 of the 72 options, so nearly three-quarters let you change dates without penalty before arrival.

The €180 midpoint marks the statistical centre, not a quality threshold. A €100 room can offer better layout than a €200 one if the building is older. A €300 room may simply include parking or a sea view that shifts the nightly rate upward. You match the price band to your walking tolerance and your need for daily services.

You do not pay for scenery; you pay for floor level and building age. 48 listings let you hold the room risk-free. 24 do not state the policy, so you book those with fixed dates only.

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Casa do Castelo by an island apart

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Casa do Castelo by an island apart, one of 72 options in this group.

How far to trust the ratings

The scores rely on volume, not height. 39 properties reach 8.1 and above with at least 10 votes. 14 drop from 7.0 to below 8.1 with the same minimum backing. 1 sits below 7.0, still counted because an evidenced bad score is still a score.

14 carry fewer than 10 votes. 4 have 0 votes. On a sound basis, that is at least 10 votes, there are 54 of 72. The 18 without a basis lack the sample size needed to smooth out outliers.

You judge a score by the number of ratings behind it, not by its position on the scale. A 9.2 from 291 votes carries more weight than a 9.0 from 96 votes, even though both look excellent on paper. A 7.6 from 23 votes sits comfortably in the middle, showing consistent feedback but limited recent activity.

A 7.0 from 6 votes tells you the property is new to the system or receives few reviews, so the number reflects a handful of stays rather than a long track record. The 14 entries under 10 votes require caution. They might be accurate, but a single bad week can swing the average.

The 4 with no votes have no public feedback yet, so you rely entirely on the description and photos. The 54 on a sound basis give you a solid foundation for comparison. You can safely filter by the 8.1 and above tier if you want proven comfort.

You can accept the 7.0 to below 8.1 tier if you prioritise price over crowd consensus. The 1 below 7.0 remains visible because it meets the vote threshold, meaning past guests found real shortcomings. You read the evidence count first, then the score. High volume damps noise.

Low volume amplifies it. The free cancellation count of 48 operates independently of the ratings, so a highly rated room might still have strict change policies. You separate reliability from flexibility. Trust the 54 with 10 or more votes.

Treat the 18 with less as untested ground.

Which one to pick

Inside the group, the 8 best-evidenced listings show where the signal is strongest. Casa do Castelo by an island apart starts from €754 with a 7.6 from 23. In Town View starts from €460 with an 8.9 from 69. São Pedro Paradise B Down starts from €101 with a 7.4 from 19.

Fatima`s House starts from €241 with a 9.0 from 96. Apartments Madeira Funchal City starts from €136 with a 9.2 from 291. GuestReady - Aragão Guest house starts from €123 with a 7.0 from 6. Carreira Residence starts from €166 with an 8.6 from 367.

Pestana CR7 Funchal starts from €449 with an 8.4 from 1,656. Of these 8, 1 carries fewer than 10 votes. That is GuestReady - Aragão Guest house at 7.00 from 6. The list orders by strength of evidence, but in a group of this size it reaches beyond the evidenced ones.

You pick based on budget and service expectation. Apartments Madeira Funchal City offers the highest volume at 291 votes, making its 9.2 score the most stable baseline. Carreira Residence follows with 367 votes and an 8.6, showing consistent performance across a large sample. Pestana CR7 Funchal leads with 1,656 votes and an 8.4, proving long-term reliability despite the higher starting price.

Fatima`s House balances a 9.0 from 96 votes with a mid-range entry price. The lower-priced options like São Pedro Paradise B Down and GuestReady - Aragão Guest house work if you accept thinner evidence or newer status. Draw the line against the neighbouring categories when the slopes stop working for you.

If you want flatter streets, move to The Sé with 33 options or The old town with 41. If you prefer standard hotel infrastructure over apartments or guest houses, switch to the Hotels category with 47 entries. If you want broader apartment stock, the Apartments category holds 192.

If you want only guest houses, take the 19 available there. If you demand only top-tier scores, the Rated 9 and above filter narrows the field to 99. For coastal flatness, The Lido offers 86. For hilltop quiet, Monte holds 6.

The Santa Luzia zone provides 15 near the water. Every place to stay totals 263, so you can always widen the search if this steep neighbourhood does not match your pace. You start here for the museum corridor and the elevated air. You leave for the Lido, the Sé, the old town, Santa Luzia, or Monte when you need level ground or a different property model.

The choice rests on whether the incline fits your daily routine and whether the listed price matches the room size you need.