City centre, Funchal, Madeira
Jaca Hostel Funchal
A minimalist hostel in central Funchal with en-suite private rooms, air-conditioned dorms that each have their own bathroom, and its own café, Jacafé.
By Portugal Best Hostels · Rating and prices checked
Photo: Jaca Hostel Funchal
- Neighbourhood
- City centre
- Funchal, Madeira
- Dorms from
- €38
- checked 6 Oct 2026
- Hostelworld
- 9.4/10
- checked 6 Oct 2026
- Hostel type
- Quiet
- No nightly party programme
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Our verdict
Jaca Funchal describes itself as minimalist and contemporary, and has its own café on site. Dorm beds cost more than at 109 Funchal Hostel, but each dorm has its own bathroom and air conditioning. Hostelworld lists it as not taking credit cards, and check-in closes at 22:00.
Who it suits
Good for
- Travellers who want a quiet, well-designed base
- Couples (en-suite private rooms)
- Women who want a female dorm
Not for
- Tight budgets
- Late arrivals after 22:00
Price and rating above checked 6 Oct 2026; your dates may differ.
Rooms and prices
| Room | Lowest price per night |
|---|---|
| Dorm bed | €38 |
Hostelworld's lowest rate, checked 6 Oct 2026. City tax, where charged, is extra, and prices change with your dates.
What stands out
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Jacafé downstairs
The hostel's café doubles as reception and serves breakfast, snacks, coffee and craft beer (9:30 to 17:30 on weekdays, 9:30 to 16:30 at weekends).
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Dorms with their own bathroom
The 4-bed female dorm and 5-bed dorm each have a bathroom inside the room, air conditioning and a locker for every bed.
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Sister hostel on the coast
The same owners run Jaca Hostel in Porto da Cruz, on Madeira's north-east coast.
Facilities
- On-site café (breakfast, snacks, craft beer)
- Private rooms with en-suite bathroom
- Dorms with bathroom inside the room
- Air conditioning in dorms
- Locker for every dorm bed
- Female dorm
- Free Wi-Fi
- Book exchange
- Housekeeping
- Luggage storage
Location
Rua dos Ferreiros 140, 9000-082 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal · City centre
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Nearby alternatives
The 2 closest hostels we cover in Madeira, compared with Jaca Hostel Funchal.
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Jaca Hostel Funchal (this hostel)
City centre · Quiet
9.4/10
from €38
- 109 Funchal Hostel
Historic centre, near the Zona Velha · 0.2 km away · Quiet
8.4/10
from €14
- Santa Maria Hostel
Old Town · 0.8 km away · Quiet
9.3/10
from €29
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Ratings and prices are each hostel's Hostelworld figures on the date shown on its page.
FAQ
Do the dorms at Jaca Funchal have their own bathroom?
Yes. Both the 4-bed female dorm and the 5-bed dorm have a shared bathroom inside the room.
Is there somewhere to eat breakfast?
Yes. Jacafé, on site, serves breakfast, snacks and coffee. Breakfast is not listed as included.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Hostelworld lists check-in from 15:00 to 22:00 and check-out until 11:00.
Does Jaca Funchal take cards?
Hostelworld lists 'Credit Cards Not Accepted', so check payment options before you arrive.
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How we checked this page
Portugal Best Hostels compiled this page from the hostel's own website and its Hostelworld listing, checked on . The rating is Hostelworld's guest score, not ours, and the prices are its lowest advertised rates.