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Santa Maria - Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel connected to a shopping centre in Funchal

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Living area
Front of property
Reception
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in a 8 Bed Dorm)
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
Rua de Santa Maria 145, Funchal, 9060-291
  • Funchal Farmers Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • CR7 Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Madeira Botanical Garden
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
Internet in lounge
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
Internet in lounge
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Suite, Private Bathroom

Suite, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
LED TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Living room
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Beds

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Economy Twin Room | Street view

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
Internet in lounge
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

About the area

Funchal

Santa Maria - Hostel places you in the centre of Funchal, connected to a shopping centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of Funchal-Monte Teleferico and Funchal Farmers Market. 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
  • Town Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Funchal Marina - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • CR7 Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Venda Velha - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Number 2 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Apartamentos Taberna - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mozart - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bela 5 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Santa Maria - Hostel

Hostel connected to a shopping centre in Funchal
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.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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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

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 Sao Tiago Beach. 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. 56 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mary

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Guilherme

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Travelled with group
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jerneja

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
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

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

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
As solo traveler I stayed in the “Blue dormitory” where the old wooden floor is very noisy and the beds are very weak - you can feel every single movement of the person above or beyond you. It’s a big old house in historic centre of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Spela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to start exploring Funchal or to rest & relax after a busy day across the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Sandro

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Fantastic Hostel in Excellent Location

Amazing hostel - exceeded my expectations with the nice building, friendly and helpful staff, fantastic breakfast and daily free cake!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful property and very well located in the old town. They also have a restaurant serving excelent food. They give a discount of 10% to guests of the hostel. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

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

Historic old schoolhouse hostel in heart of town

Very unique historic old school building . Spacious ,very clean , outstanding service and extremely friendly staff great kitchen area You are right in the heart of the busy bar ,restaurant area . Great morning breakfast of all you can eat really beautiful garden
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, however it was very difficult to sleep. The noise from the outside restaurant and bars kept us up all night. I did not get one good night sleep while staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Natalie, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was one of the most lovely places I have stayed. It is warm, friendly, in the the best part of town, close to the sea and beach front. The Rua Saint Maria comes alive at night, with door to door dinning and fun, and the hostel open straight into it. It’s easily accessable to town centre, busses, the cable car, museums and the botanical gardens. And best of all: cake! Freshly baked everyday, free for all just waiting to be eaten in the kitchen, looking out onto a beautiful courtyard area where you eat your breakfast. This is a lovely hostel, I would encourage anyone visiting this beautiful place to stay here.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Del, Essex, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great value for money

Staying in a dorm in a hostel obviously wasn't going to be the same as staying in a 5star hotel but the hostel was clean and very friendly and there was a wonderful cake in the kitchen every day. Staying in a dorm is a great way to meet other travellers from all over the world. Only downside is that it can be noisy as it is on a street full of restaurants so worth purchasing earplugs from reception.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

NK, funchal

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

It was pleasant to stay in Santa Maria.

friendly and helpful staff. great historical building on the vibrant street. noise from outside is the only downside.

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

10/10 Excellent

Lovetotravel123

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

Beautiful hostel....really like a boutique hotel

So much nicer than any pictures or description could show. An old school building lovingly converted into a gorgeous hostel/boutique hotel in the heart of town by people with a phenomenal artistic eye. My private double room was much nicer than many hotel rooms I've stayed in, everything was spotless, wonderful backyard garden/restaurant, fully-stocked kitchen, freely baked free cake everyday, and super friendly staff.