Old Town, Funchal, Madeira
Santa Maria Hostel
Hostel and restaurant in a renovated former primary school in Funchal's Old Town, with private rooms, 8-bed mixed and female dorms and a guest kitchen.
By Portugal Best Hostels · Rating and prices checked
- Neighbourhood
- Old Town
- Funchal, Madeira
- Dorms from
- €29
- checked 6 Oct 2026
- Hostelworld
- 9.3/10
- checked 6 Oct 2026
- Hostel type
- Quiet
- No nightly party programme
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Our verdict
Santa Maria is a calm, central base rather than a social hostel. It's in a renovated former primary school on Rua de Santa Maria in Funchal's Old Town, with its own restaurant on the ground floor and a kitchen for guests who cook. Rooms run from en-suite privates to 8-bed mixed and female dorms with built-in lockers and reading lights. Plan your arrival: reception keeps limited hours, check-in runs from 14:00 to 18:00, and later arrivals pay a fee or collect their keys from an envelope. Hostelworld rated it 9.3/10 when we checked, and dorms started at €29 a night.
Who it suits
Good for
- Travellers who want a quiet base in the Old Town
- Women who want a female dorm
- Anyone who likes a restaurant downstairs
Not for
- Late arrivals (check-in closes at 18:00 unless you pay a fee)
- Travellers looking for pub crawls or nightly events
- Anyone who wants breakfast included
Price and rating above checked 6 Oct 2026; your dates may differ.
Rooms and prices
| Room | Lowest price per night |
|---|---|
| Dorm bed | €29 |
Hostelworld's lowest rate, checked 6 Oct 2026. City tax, where charged, is extra, and prices change with your dates.
- Private en-suite, twin and triple rooms
- 8-bed mixed and female dorms
- Bunks with built-in lockers, individual reading lights and power sockets
- Linen included; towels for hire
What stands out
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A former primary school
The renovation kept the tall walls, some original tile and wooden floors, and the box roofs and wood beams typical of Madeiran buildings.
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Restaurant on the ground floor
The hostel's restaurant serves Madeiran, Portuguese and international dishes. Breakfast isn't included in the room rate.
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Old Town location
On Rua de Santa Maria, about five minutes' walk from the city centre and the seafront, according to the hostel.
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Room to switch off
A large living room with TV, a reading mezzanine upstairs and an outdoor lounge area at the back.
Facilities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant and bar
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Key card access
- Lockers built into dorm bunks
- Linen included
- Towels for hire
- Laundry service on request
- Living room with TV
- Reading mezzanine
- Outdoor lounge area
- Airport transfers
- CCTV in common areas
- Reception (limited hours)
Location
Rua de Santa Maria 145, 9060-291 Funchal, Madeira · Old Town
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Nearby alternatives
The 2 closest hostels we cover in Madeira, compared with Santa Maria Hostel.
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Santa Maria Hostel (this hostel)
Old Town · Quiet
9.3/10
from €29
- 109 Funchal Hostel
Historic centre, near the Zona Velha · 0.7 km away · Quiet
8.4/10
from €14
- Jaca Hostel Funchal
City centre · 0.8 km away · Quiet
9.4/10
from €38
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Ratings and prices are each hostel's Hostelworld figures on the date shown on its page.
FAQ
Is Santa Maria Hostel a party hostel?
No. It has a restaurant and bar but doesn't advertise pub crawls or nightly events. The Old Town around it has plenty of restaurants and nightlife.
How much is a dorm at Santa Maria Hostel in Funchal?
Dorm beds started at €29 a night on Hostelworld when we checked on 6 October 2026. The listing says taxes are included.
Where is Santa Maria Hostel?
At Rua de Santa Maria 145 in Funchal's Old Town, about five minutes' walk from the city centre and the seafront.
What time is check-in at Santa Maria Hostel?
From 14:00 to 18:00. Arriving between 18:00 and midnight costs €20 and between midnight and 03:00 costs €30, or the hostel can leave your keys in an envelope at reception if you tell it in advance. Check-out is by 11:00.
Does Santa Maria Hostel have female dorms?
Yes, it has a female dorm as well as mixed dorms.
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How we checked this page
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