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Located within a traditional and historical building in Funchal old town, Santa Maria Hostel is a boutique hostel featuring a vintage-style décor. The hostel offers a restaurant with an excellent variety of both international and local cuisine. Ranging from dorms to private accommodations, each unit at the Santa Maria is decorated with attention to detail in a very colorful way. Dorm rooms have lockers, individual reading lights and access to shared bathroom facilities. Extra bed is necessary to request to the Hostel. Guests can use a fully equipped kitchen to prepare their meals. The restaurant on the ground floor serves a variety of meals based on fish, from sushi to the freshly caught fish. A mezzanine floor encloses the lounge area, with a reading nook, a flat-screen TV and sofas. There is also an outdoor seating area, where guests are welcome to relax. The central location of Santa Maria means guests are a few steps from the lively bar street, and a cable car can also be found within walking distance. Santa Maria Hostel is 11 mi from Madeira International Airport, and a chargeable airport shuttle is available. The Funchal Sé Cathedral is within 10 minutes’ walking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Funchal, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 bunk bed
4 bunk beds
4 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
9.1

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mary
    United States United States
    We rented a private room with shared bath that overlooked the garden area, so we weren’t bothered by noise. Our room was large, clean and comfortable. The staff members were friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. The common area living...
  • Itziar
    Spain Spain
    Very clean, water filter, organized, amazing staff! They help us with recommendations, buses and transfers :) Good for the value and perfect location. They offered to save our baggage on the reception during last day
  • Nina
    United States United States
    Great location, pretty good set up within the rooms. The bathrooms were clean, as was the kitchen. Staff were helpful, and it was easy to get in/out and communicate.
  • Sean
    Spain Spain
    The staff was absolutely fantastic and helped me so much, I couldn’t have had a better experience because of them.
  • Andra
    Austria Austria
    Best hostel I've stayed in so far. It's abundantly clear that the staff REALLY thinks things through and goes above and beyond to provide comfort for the guests. -big lockers -big showers (women) and bathroom -spacious rooms -amazing...
  • Yuval
    Israel Israel
    The location and the price are great. Staff are very friendly
  • Kyle
    United States United States
    It’s right in the middle of the main tourist strip which means lots of bars and restaurants to choose from nearby. Local transport is close and it’s very walkable to anywhere in the old town. The private rooms are large and there’s some nice...
  • Michael
    United States United States
    This is a sprawling old-school hostel in a great old building in the heart of town. The rooms were clean, the kitchen was great and the staff was very helpful. The beds were decent and the lockers were good.
  • Tomasz
    Poland Poland
    Interiors are excellent. Our eyes were delighted seeing them. Hostel is also perfectly located. Staff is extremely nice and helpful.
  • Benjamin
    United States United States
    Great hostel in old town of Funchal. Steps away from restaurants and the market, as well as cable car. Clear check in instructions were given if arriving late. Had a kitchen, several bathrooms, seating area etc. bed room had lockers and locks...

Area info

Amenities of Santa Maria Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Car rental
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that for stays of 3 or more nights in the Economic Twin Room, Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and Triple Room with Shared Bathroom, towels are free of charge. For stays of less than 3 nights or for guests staying in the Dormitory Rooms, towels have an extra cost of EUR 3.

Please be advised that room cleaning must be requested at reception. For room cleaning all objects and belongings must be put away and beds unencumbered so we can change the bedding.

Please inform Santa Maria Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: 45713/AL

FAQs about Santa Maria Hostel

  • Santa Maria Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Water park
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bike tours
  • Santa Maria Hostel is 2,300 feet from the center of Funchal. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Santa Maria Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Santa Maria Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 500 feet from Santa Maria Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.