Nice hostels in Funchal (Madeira)
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Beach access
Santa Maria Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
Offerring a location within a few blocks of the Madeira Film Experience, this traditional hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the Blandy's Wine Lodge, which is 13 minutes' walk away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Funchal hostel is 2.2 km from the Madeira Botanical Garden.
The 21-room Santa Maria hostel is merely 6 minutes on foot from the Caravel Art Center and just a few steps from Funchal Mountain Cable Car.
Santa Maria Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
Santa Maria Hostel
Offerring a location within a few blocks of the Madeira Film Experience, this traditional hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the Blandy's Wine Lodge, which is 13 minutes' walk away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Funchal hostel is 2.2 km from the Madeira Botanical Garden.
The 21-room Santa Maria hostel is merely 6 minutes on foot from the Caravel Art Center and just a few steps from Funchal Mountain Cable Car.
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Top location
Jaca Hostel Funchal
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
This Funchal hostel is around 5 minutes' walk from such educational sites as the Jesuit College of Funchal and in the immediate vicinity of the Santa Clara Convent 15. Thanks to a prime location of the hostel, guests can quickly reach the Jardim de São Francisco, which is approximately 600 metres away.
Also, the 15-room Jaca Hostel Funchal is 2.9 km from the Monte Palace Tropical Garden.
Jaca Hostel Funchal
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Jaca Hostel Funchal
This Funchal hostel is around 5 minutes' walk from such educational sites as the Jesuit College of Funchal and in the immediate vicinity of the Santa Clara Convent 15. Thanks to a prime location of the hostel, guests can quickly reach the Jardim de São Francisco, which is approximately 600 metres away.
Also, the 15-room Jaca Hostel Funchal is 2.9 km from the Monte Palace Tropical Garden.
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Popular choice
29 Madeira Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 6.86 per day
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Terrace
The Sacred Art Museum of Funchal is not far from this budget hostel, and natural sites like the Parque de Santa Catarina are just 0.9 km away. The Holy Trinity Church, a nearby place of worship, is approximately a 5-minute drive from the accommodation.
The 21-room 29 Madeira hostel offers access to the Santa Clara Convent 15, which is merely 300 metres away.
29 Madeira Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 6.86 per day
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Terrace
29 Madeira Hostel
The Sacred Art Museum of Funchal is not far from this budget hostel, and natural sites like the Parque de Santa Catarina are just 0.9 km away. The Holy Trinity Church, a nearby place of worship, is approximately a 5-minute drive from the accommodation.
The 21-room 29 Madeira hostel offers access to the Santa Clara Convent 15, which is merely 300 metres away.
Fx Pena
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
Found 3 km from the Praca do Povo, this Funchal hostel is in proximity to worship locations like the Funchal Cathedral. The Funchal Municipal Garden can be reached a mere 14 minutes' walk from the hostel.
Fx Pena hostel offers access to the Santa Clara Convent 15, which is about 600 metres away.
Fx Pena
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
Fx Pena
Found 3 km from the Praca do Povo, this Funchal hostel is in proximity to worship locations like the Funchal Cathedral. The Funchal Municipal Garden can be reached a mere 14 minutes' walk from the hostel.
Fx Pena hostel offers access to the Santa Clara Convent 15, which is about 600 metres away.
Lazareto 148 Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Table tennis
- Sun terrace
Found merely 1.9 km from the old Zona Velha Town, the hostel is 3.5 km from worship locations like the 18th - century Church of Our Lady of Monte. Lazareto 148 hostel is approximately 30 minutes' walk from the Mercado Building.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like the Blandy's Wine Lodge, which is 2.2 km away.
Lazareto 148 Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Table tennis
- Sun terrace
Lazareto 148 Hostel
Found merely 1.9 km from the old Zona Velha Town, the hostel is 3.5 km from worship locations like the 18th - century Church of Our Lady of Monte. Lazareto 148 hostel is approximately 30 minutes' walk from the Mercado Building.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like the Blandy's Wine Lodge, which is 2.2 km away.
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Beach access
Jaca Hostel Porto Da Cruz
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden area
The hostel is located nearly a 5-minute walk from Praia Porto da Cruz and a 10-minute ride from the Faial Fortress. The 18-room Jaca Hostel Porto Da Cruz is 7 km from the Madeira Theme Park.
Jaca Hostel Porto Da Cruz
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden area
Jaca Hostel Porto Da Cruz
The hostel is located nearly a 5-minute walk from Praia Porto da Cruz and a 10-minute ride from the Faial Fortress. The 18-room Jaca Hostel Porto Da Cruz is 7 km from the Madeira Theme Park.
The Waves Hostel By Amazing Madeira
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Clube Naval Sao Vicente is only steps away from the hostel.
The property enjoys a scenic location around 10 minutes by car from the Main Church of Sao Vicente.
The Waves Hostel By Amazing Madeira
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
The Waves Hostel By Amazing Madeira
Clube Naval Sao Vicente is only steps away from the hostel.
The property enjoys a scenic location around 10 minutes by car from the Main Church of Sao Vicente.
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Best-rated
Madeiralife
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Garden area
Staying at this hostel, guests can pay a visit to the Seixal Natural Pool, located only 500 metres away. Also, the Seixal hostel is not far from such natural sights as Praia da Laje Beach.
Seiksalio uosto papludimys is merely 1.1 km from the Seixal accommodation.
Madeiralife
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Garden area
Madeiralife
Staying at this hostel, guests can pay a visit to the Seixal Natural Pool, located only 500 metres away. Also, the Seixal hostel is not far from such natural sights as Praia da Laje Beach.
Seiksalio uosto papludimys is merely 1.1 km from the Seixal accommodation.
Porto Santo Destination
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Garden area
There is the Praia do Zimbralinho 10 minutes by car from the comfortable hostel.
Located around 6 km from this Porto Santo property, the Church of Our Lady of Mercy is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
Certain rooms include a balcony and a terrace, as well as amenities like coffee/tea making equipment for guests' added comfort.
Porto Santo Destination
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Garden area
Porto Santo Destination
There is the Praia do Zimbralinho 10 minutes by car from the comfortable hostel.
Located around 6 km from this Porto Santo property, the Church of Our Lady of Mercy is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
Certain rooms include a balcony and a terrace, as well as amenities like coffee/tea making equipment for guests' added comfort.
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Guest favorite
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Beach access
Modern & Recycled Guest House
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Found a 10-minute drive from the Sao Salvador Church, this Machico hostel is within a few blocks of worship locations like Capela do Senhor dos Milagres. The hostel is also 2.8 km from the Ribeira de Natal Beach.
The 7-room Modern & Recycled hostel is 650 metres from the Fortress of Nossa Senhora do Amparo and in close proximity to the Solar do Ribeirinho.
Modern & Recycled Guest House
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Modern & Recycled Guest House
Found a 10-minute drive from the Sao Salvador Church, this Machico hostel is within a few blocks of worship locations like Capela do Senhor dos Milagres. The hostel is also 2.8 km from the Ribeira de Natal Beach.
The 7-room Modern & Recycled hostel is 650 metres from the Fortress of Nossa Senhora do Amparo and in close proximity to the Solar do Ribeirinho.
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Beach access
The Rum Inn
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Bar/ Lounge area
This Calheta hostel is located about a 5-minute walk from the Mother Church of the Holy Spirit and nearly a 10-minute drive from the PR20 Jardim do Mar Trail. Thanks to a beachfront location of the hostel, guests can quickly reach the two well-protected artificial Calheta beach, which is only 500 metres away.
The Rum Inn
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Bar/ Lounge area
The Rum Inn
This Calheta hostel is located about a 5-minute walk from the Mother Church of the Holy Spirit and nearly a 10-minute drive from the PR20 Jardim do Mar Trail. Thanks to a beachfront location of the hostel, guests can quickly reach the two well-protected artificial Calheta beach, which is only 500 metres away.
Hostel Casal Sao Joao
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Also, this Ribeira Brava hostel is 3.4 km from such natural sights as Ponta Do Sol Beach.
The Fajã dos Padres is approximately a 20-minute ride from the hostel.
There are 16 rooms featuring a kitchen, some of which offer views of the sea.
Hostel Casal Sao Joao
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Hostel Casal Sao Joao
Also, this Ribeira Brava hostel is 3.4 km from such natural sights as Ponta Do Sol Beach.
The Fajã dos Padres is approximately a 20-minute ride from the hostel.
There are 16 rooms featuring a kitchen, some of which offer views of the sea.
Costa Lodges, Shared Rooms
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
Found 4.4 km from Praia Machico Crescent-Shaped Beach, this Santa Cruz hostel is in the vicinity of worship locations like the Sao Salvador Church. The hostel is a 10-minute ride from the Solar do Ribeirinho.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the Fortress of Nossa Senhora do Amparo, which stands 4.2 km from the property.
Costa Lodges, Shared Rooms
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
Costa Lodges, Shared Rooms
Found 4.4 km from Praia Machico Crescent-Shaped Beach, this Santa Cruz hostel is in the vicinity of worship locations like the Sao Salvador Church. The hostel is a 10-minute ride from the Solar do Ribeirinho.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the Fortress of Nossa Senhora do Amparo, which stands 4.2 km from the property.
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Private beach
Dune Beach Coliving
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Found a 10-minute drive from the long Porto Santo beach, the hostel is 750 metres from worship locations like the Parishes of Porto Santo. The 13-room Dune Beach Coliving hostel is also not far from Penedo Beach.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the Cardina, which is 3.3 km away.
Dune Beach Coliving
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Dune Beach Coliving
Found a 10-minute drive from the long Porto Santo beach, the hostel is 750 metres from worship locations like the Parishes of Porto Santo. The 13-room Dune Beach Coliving hostel is also not far from Penedo Beach.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the Cardina, which is 3.3 km away.
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Beach access
Madeira Surf Camp
- BBQ facilities
- Off-site car park
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Sun terrace
Located around a 10-minute ride from the Quinta do Riacho, this hostel is also in a rural area of Porto Da Cruz. The Old Mill Museum can be reached a stone's throw from the Porto Da Cruz accommodation.
Madeira Surf Camp hostel boasts a beachfront location merely 250 metres from the North Mills Distillery.
Madeira Surf Camp
- BBQ facilities
- Off-site car park
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Sun terrace
Madeira Surf Camp
Located around a 10-minute ride from the Quinta do Riacho, this hostel is also in a rural area of Porto Da Cruz. The Old Mill Museum can be reached a stone's throw from the Porto Da Cruz accommodation.
Madeira Surf Camp hostel boasts a beachfront location merely 250 metres from the North Mills Distillery.
Casa De Cha Prazeres
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Welcome drink
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
The Prazeres viewpoint is just 6 minutes' walk from the hostel, while the Centro das Artes is 4 km away. In addition, the Pico Gordo can be found 5 km from the Prazeres hostel.
Also, the 7-room Casa De Cha Prazeres hostel is a 10-minute drive from the Madeira Museum of Contemporary Art.
Casa De Cha Prazeres
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Welcome drink
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Casa De Cha Prazeres
The Prazeres viewpoint is just 6 minutes' walk from the hostel, while the Centro das Artes is 4 km away. In addition, the Pico Gordo can be found 5 km from the Prazeres hostel.
Also, the 7-room Casa De Cha Prazeres hostel is a 10-minute drive from the Madeira Museum of Contemporary Art.
Costa Lodge, Private Room
- Free parking
- Luggage storage
This hostel is about 6 km from the Miradouro da Portela viewpoint and 4.1 km from such cultural venues as the Solar do Ribeirinho. The Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição is 10 minutes by car from the Santa Cruz hostel.
Costa Lodge, Private hostel is just 500 m from the Sao Salvador Church and in the immediate vicinity of Santa Cruz Shopping.
Costa Lodge, Private Room
- Free parking
- Luggage storage
Costa Lodge, Private Room
This hostel is about 6 km from the Miradouro da Portela viewpoint and 4.1 km from such cultural venues as the Solar do Ribeirinho. The Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição is 10 minutes by car from the Santa Cruz hostel.
Costa Lodge, Private hostel is just 500 m from the Sao Salvador Church and in the immediate vicinity of Santa Cruz Shopping.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Funchal (Madeira), selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Santa Maria Hostel |
8.4 / 10 (973 Reviews) |
From 25$ | |
| Jaca Hostel Funchal |
8.7 / 10 (632 Reviews) |
From 28$ | |
| 29 Madeira Hostel |
8.3 / 10 (1445 Reviews) |
From 18$ | |
| Fx Pena |
7.9 / 10 (1035 Reviews) |
From 57$ | |
| Lazareto 148 Hostel |
7.4 / 10 (314 Reviews) |
From 53$ |
More accommodations in Funchal (Madeira)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which hostels in Funchal are near the city center?
Santa Maria Hostel and The Waves Hostel By Amazing Madeira are both located in the heart of Funchal. This allows you to explore restaurants, shops, and local attractions easily.
Check out the local shops on Rua de Santa Maria during the early afternoon for unique finds and lunch specials.
What are some budget-friendly hostels close to the beach?
Jaca Hostel Porto Da Cruz and Madeira Surf Camp offer affordable rates and are near the beach. You can enjoy sunbathing or surfing in no time.
Arrive at the beach before 10 am to secure a good spot with less crowd in the morning.
Which hostels in Funchal are near major landmarks?
Fx Pena and The Rum Inn are close to popular landmarks like the Botanical Garden. You can easily walk to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Visit the Botanical Garden on weekdays to avoid large crowds and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
Are there any hostels in Funchal with breakfast included?
29 Madeira Hostel and Hostal Casal Sao Joao offer breakfast as part of your stay. This helps you save on meal costs and start your day right.
Opt for hostels that serve local dishes at breakfast for a taste of Madeira without extra costs.
Where can I find hostels with swimming pools in Funchal?
Dune Beach Coliving provides a refreshing swimming pool for guests. You can relax after a day of exploring Funchal.
Head to the pool early in the morning to enjoy sunlight on the lounge chairs while avoiding busy hours.
Which hostels are best for families visiting Funchal?
Modern & Recycled Guest House and Lazareto 148 Hostel have family-oriented spaces and friendly atmospheres. They are great choices for family trips.
Book larger rooms or family suites in advance to ensure enough space for everyone during peak seasons.
What budget-friendly hostels are ideal for socializing?
The Waves Hostel By Amazing Madeira and Jaca Hostel Funchal are known for their vibrant community areas. You can easily meet fellow travelers and make new friends.
Join evening events or group activities at the hostel to enhance connections with other guests.
What is the best time of year to visit Funchal?
The best time to visit Funchal is during spring (March to May) when the weather is pleasant and the flower festival occurs. It's a vibrant time to experience local culture.
Plan your trip around the Flower Festival in April to enjoy parades and beautiful floral displays throughout the city.
How can I travel from the airport to Funchal easily?
You can take an airport shuttle service or a taxi directly to your hostel in Funchal for convenience. It usually takes about 20 minutes.
If you prefer public transport, opt for the Aerobus, which runs frequently and costs under €5 to the city center.
What unique activities should I try while in Funchal?
Consider taking part in a levada walk to explore the beautiful landscapes and trails unique to Madeira. You can enjoy stunning views during the hike.
Choose a guided tour for the levada walks that includes transportation and insights about local flora and fauna; it makes the experience richer.
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