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Santa Maria - Hostel

1.0 star property

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Family Quadruple Room
Front of property
Living area
Family Quadruple Room
Staircase

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Rua de Santa Maria 145, Funchal, 9060-291
  • Place, Funchal Farmers Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Funchal-Monte Teleferico
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Funchal Marina
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, Private Bathroom

Suite, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in a 8 Bed Dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in a 8 Bed Dorm)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Twin Room | Street view

Economy Twin Room

  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Quadruple Room

Basic Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Funchal

Santa Maria - Hostel places you in the centre of Funchal, connected to a shopping centre and within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Funchal Farmers Market and Funchal Marina. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a computer station. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this Old Town Funchal hostel, you'll find CR7 Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Funchal Farmers Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Funchal-Monte Teleferico - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Avenida do Mar - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Town Square - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Funchal Marina - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arco Velho - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Comtradições - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Raiz quadrada - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Banana's Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Number 2 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Santa Maria - Hostel

As a guest of Santa Maria - Hostel, you'll find a library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a theme park shuttle are available for a fee. Santa Maria - Hostel also features laundry facilities, express check-out, and an ATM.

This Funchal hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1914
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Santa Maria - Hostel offers 11 accommodations with portable fans and blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually decorated. This Funchal hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1914
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 6:30 PM and 9:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25.00 per vehicle (return)
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 6:30 PM and 9:00 AM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Santa Maria Hostel Funchal
Santa Maria Funchal
Santa Maria - Hostel Funchal
Santa Maria - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Santa Maria - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Funchal

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Santa Maria - Hostel?

Santa Maria - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Santa Maria - Hostel?

Yep, Santa Maria - Hostel is a short 4-minute walk from Complexo Balnear Barreirinha. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Santa Maria - Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Santa Maria - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Santa Maria - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Santa Maria - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerneja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely looking hostel with super friendly and helpful staff. Very central and close to all amenities. Their restaurant also serves very tasty and lovely presented food. I am pleased we stayed there and would choose it for our stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maarit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

I had a really nice time in this hostel. The staff is super nice, it's very conveniently located and clean. As a solo female traveller I felt very safe in the city and at this hostel (in a mixed dorm).
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay Santa Maria Hostel. The staff was very helpful and nice and our room was newly renovated and very clean. It's an easy walk to many things and we were able to find parking somewhat close for our rental car. The location can be quite noisy at night, but that didn't bother us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Winter break in Madeira

Ideal location. Handy for airport and all public transport. In the heart of the old town. Plenty of bars and restaurants. Right by the cable car.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you soo much for a good service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Austin

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Uncomfortable stay

The bathrooms were very dirty. The bedrooms felt overly cramped with no space to move. The bedroom I was in was unreasonably hot and stuffy which made sleeping or trying to spend any time in the room miserable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Over all good, apart from our beds made beds and floor boards made squeaky noises when moving around.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guilherme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is, by far, one of the best hostels that I’ve been. Everything is so pretty! The building is vintage (with an interesting background history), and the location is excellent (in the heart of the historic center). The hosts were super friendly and helpful, especially Cristina. The room was very spacious, tidy, and peaceful. The kitchen was great and fully operational. I only experienced a problem with the window (that wasn’t opening) but apart from that, everything was absolutely smooth. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location in a major tourist centre with historical significance for the city, the hostel is close to most attractions. Rooms that face the street also hear the life of the city all night. My twin room was clean, spacious and light. The kitchen is a good social place though has inadequate facilities for the number of people who may actually want to cook/eat in - fridge space, cooking pans, etc. Showers are excellent. Wooden floors very creaky. Staff are warm, welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location, bus stations and the sea nearby. There are many restaurants in the area whose sound can be heard in the room. However, the restaurants are food restaurants, so they close around 10pm. The internet worked well. The late check-in was smooth and the staff was friendly. The common areas were clean and functional. Comfortable accommodation. It was a bit annoying that my door was knocked several times before checkout. Like I should hurry, even though Checkout time hadn't come yet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central, clean and very comfy!

Immaculately clean! Our room was spotless with very comfy beds and soft linens We didnt use the kitchen but its a good size and looks like it has everything you need. There is laundry access and a little attic mezanine with sofas and a tv if you want somewhere to hang out. Excellent central location right in the center of the action with oodles of bars and restaurants on your doorstep - about 3 mins from the cable car and the main bus area as well and just minutes from the sea and waterfront The staff were warm, friendly and very helpful with lots of local knowledge. It is of course a hostel so theres a little noise from other guests but nothing to dwell on. (Worth noting theres stairs up to the reception and to the first floor so be mindful if you've got bad knees! 😂) We loved our stay here and I plan on booking here again for my mum when she comes to visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Freya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Virkelig sød personale
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Nn
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Staff & service
Meget centralt og nemt at komme rundt til fods. Lækker bageri få min. væk. Plus masser af spisemuligheder.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Idéal pour un court séjour

+ : accueil, localisation en plein centre de Funchal - : manque une lumière d'à point au niveau du lit et des rideaux occultant au niveau des lits pour plus d'intimité
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super endroit mais difficile de trouver un stationnement. Il y a beaucoup de restaurants en bas donc c’est toujours un peu brouillant. Dans l’ensemble c’était parfait pour nos besoins.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne-Laure

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beau séjour

Accueil impeccable, belle chambre , bien située . Vieille immeuble ; très typique . Insonorisation de l’immeuble diminuée mais l’endroit est recommandé. J’ai adoré mon séjour .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mattia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bell'ostello. Pulito e confortevole. Posizione centrale e persone gentili.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

PASCALE

Très bien placé personnel au top Idéal pour tout départ d’excursions centre ville bus boulangerie au pied de l’auberge . Gare routière . À deux pas de toutes les manifestations pour le festival des fleurs 🌸. Seul bémol les nuisances sonores. Quand vous réservez surtout précisez une chambre privée ou en dortoir mais pas côté rue au besoin tel avant de boucler votre réservation. J’avais une chambre parfaite mais côté rue donc peu dormi c’est la seule chose que j’avais oublié de préciser. Car en bas dans toute la rue il n’y a que des restaurants autant vous dire que c’est la fiesta jusqu’à 1h voir plus … J’ai pourtant sollicité une autre chambre … mais impossible j’ai du composer durant presque deux semaines ! Il y a une cuisine commune qui permet de cuisiner avec un frigo . Et des sanitaires communs .
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charmigt

Charmigt hostel mitt på restauranggatan. Rummen är annorlunda med en unik touch. Hade rum mot innergården så lugnt fastän det var på en väldigt livlig gata. Kök där man kan laga mat och lämna saker i kylskåp mm. Otroligt trevlig och hjälpsam personal. Nära till bussar, linbana och shopping. Enda minus att hotellet är väldigt lyhört och folk tyvärr inte visar hänsyn utan pratar högt ute i korridoren utanför rummen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Maytuka-Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Positiv: das Hostel ist in einer guten Lage, nettes Personal, Check-in auch in der Nacht problemlos (nach Absprache) Negativ: sehr hellhörig
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Um bom hostel na Madeira

A localização é muito boa mas dependendo do quarto, o barulho dos restaurantes incomoda bastante. O tamanho do quarto é bom, mas as camas e o chão ringem demais. Banheiro ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nadia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super emplacement et édifice avec beaucoup de cachet. La suite est abordable et spacieuse et munie d’un lit long très confortable. La division est originale, mais laisse peu de place à l’intimité avec la baignoire dans la chambre. J’y retournerais, en solo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nettes Hostel in guter Lage

Sehr nette Mitarbeiterin, guter Service. Die Lage war gut aber etwas laut in der Nacht:D Die Küche könnte etwas besser ausgestattet sein. Die Hochbetten sind sehr wackelig.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022