Best hostels in Madeira (2026)
Madeira's hostels are mostly in Funchal, the island's capital and transport hub. Here is how they compare, and how to see the rest of the island from a hostel base.
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Madeira hostels compared
5 hostels, highest rated first. Hostelworld ratings and dorm prices, checked on 6 Oct 2026. Checked 6 Oct 2026.
| Hostel | Area | Good for | Rating | Dorms from | Book, compare and details |
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| Jaca Hostel Porto da Cruz Porto da Cruz village | 9.7/10 | from €15 | |||
| Jaca Porto da Cruz is the pick for surfers and hikers who would rather wake up by the sea than in Funchal. It scores 9.7 on Hostelworld, and dorm beds started at €15 there when we checked. Good for
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| On Track Hostel São Gonçalo (about 3 km east of the centre) | 9.7/10 | from €40 | |||
| On Track scores very highly on Hostelworld (9.7), but from only 45 reviews, so treat the number with some caution. It is outside the centre and dorm beds were among the most expensive in Funchal when we checked. Good for
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| Jaca Hostel Funchal City centre | 9.4/10 | from €38 | |||
| 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. Good for
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| Santa Maria Hostel Old Town | 9.3/10 | from €29 | |||
| 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. Good for
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Hostelworld rating and dorm price checked 6 Oct 2026. The live price for your dates is on the booking page. | |||||
| 109 Funchal Hostel Historic centre, near the Zona Velha | 8.4/10 | from €14 | |||
| 109 Funchal had the cheapest dorm beds of any Funchal hostel we checked, in a historic building a short walk from the Old Town. Good for
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Hostelworld rating and dorm price checked 6 Oct 2026. The live price for your dates is on the booking page. | |||||
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Where to stay in Madeira
Funchal, unless you have a hire car. It has most of the island's hostels, the bus and tour connections and the old town's evenings out.
Funchal old town (Zona Velha) Best for evenings out, character · 2 of our hostels
The old quarter around Rua de Santa Maria, known for its painted doors, with restaurants and bars and the cable car to Monte at its edge. Lively in the evenings.
In or near Funchal old town (Zona Velha): Santa Maria Hostel, 109 Funchal Hostel
Funchal centre Best for transport, day trips · 2 of our hostels
The streets around the cathedral and the Mercado dos Lavradores market. The main hub for buses and tours to the rest of the island.
In or near Funchal centre: Jaca Hostel Funchal, 109 Funchal Hostel
Outside Funchal Best for hikers with a car · 1 of our hostels
The levada trails, the peaks and the west and north coasts are spread across the island. Without a car, most travellers stay in Funchal and join tours or take buses out; with one, a night on the coast can be worth it.
In or near Outside Funchal: Jaca Hostel Porto da Cruz
Arriving in Madeira
Madeira's airport is at Santa Cruz, east of Funchal. Airport buses and taxis run into the city.
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Madeira hostels: your questions
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What's the best area to stay in Madeira?
Funchal, unless you have a hire car. It has most of the island's hostels, the bus and tour connections and the old town's evenings out.
How much is a hostel in Madeira?
Dorm beds in the 5 hostels we checked in Madeira start at €14 a night, and the middle of the range is about €29. These are the lowest advertised dorm prices, checked 6 Oct 2026; the price for your dates can be different, and private rooms cost more.
What are some good hostels in Madeira?
By guest rating, the highest-rated hostels we list in Madeira are Jaca Hostel Porto da Cruz (Hostelworld 9.7/10), On Track Hostel (Hostelworld 9.7/10) and Jaca Hostel Funchal (Hostelworld 9.4/10). The best one for you depends on the vibe: filter the list above by trip type, or sort it by price.
Travel insurance for a hostel trip: check what your policy says about theft from a dorm and about surfing before you go. Our travel insurance guide lists what to look for.