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29 Madeira Hostel set in the center of Funchal, Madeira Island. The property offers budget accommodations in dormitories and private rooms.

Comfortable beds, super clean, beautifully decorated, quiet.
Review score
8.4
Very Good
1,711 reviews
Price from
$61.54
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Funchal and with Marina do Funchal reachable within 1.2 mi, FX Pena provides a tour desk, nonsmoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

We had an amazing stay at this hotel during our trip to Madeira! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, always ready to assist with a smile. The rooms and facilities were spotless, and the atmosphere was peaceful, perfect for relaxation. The location was also good—convenient and close to everything we needed. Highly recommend!
Review score
7.8
Good
1,130 reviews
Price from
$61.54
1 night, 2 adults

Attractively located in the Se district of Funchal, Hostel Monaco is located a 8-minute walk from Marina do Funchal, 8.4 miles from Girao Cape and 24 miles from Santana's Traditional Houses.

The location.
Review score
6.3
Pleasant
117 reviews
Price from
$65.93
1 night, 2 adults

Just a 5-minute walk from Almirante Reis Beach and half a mile from Marina do Funchal, Funchal 19 features accommodations in Funchal with a terrace.

Only the location was good.
Review score
6.8
Pleasant
317 reviews
Price from
$60.44
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Santa Cruz within a 8-minute walk of Palmeiras Beach and 11 miles of Marina do Funchal, Costa Lodge Funchal or Santa Cruz Airport The Same Price, Shared Room has rooms with free WiFi.

Somewhat friendly guy, clean, 8€ morning ride to the airport was pretty nice
Review score
7.1
Good
37 reviews
Price from
$81.31
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Santa Cruz and within a 8-minute walk of Palmeiras Beach, Costa Lodge Funchal or Santa Cruz Airport The Same Price, Shared Room features a private beach area, non-smoking rooms, and free...

Only positive thing is that the owner was friendly but charged extra "out of hours" check-in fee.
Review score
6.5
Pleasant
60 reviews
Price from
$71.21
1 night, 2 adults

Located within a traditional and historical building in Funchal old town, Santa Maria Hostel is a boutique hostel featuring a vintage-style décor.

Great location, only 2 min walk to the waterfront, beach and the cable car. Excellent stay in a private room with wonderful full length windows and a little Juliet balcony, it even had a little sea view over the roof of the building opposite. The only thing I would say is to bring earplugs because the street outside can be a little noisy on a Saturday night and the floor boards are creaky when people walk down the hall. The restaurant attached to the hostel, the Santa Maria, is the best one in that street, in my opinion.
Review score
8.6
Excellent
1,181 reviews

Featuring a garden and a bar, Jaca Hostel Funchal is located in Funchal, a 9-minute walk from Almirante Reis Beach and 0.4 miles from Marina do Funchal.

Very friendly staff and very active little cafe in front
Review score
8.8
Excellent
734 reviews

Located in Funchal, Lazareto 148 Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Everything was nice besides location if only walking to town. And when ever someone walks in hallway at night the light turns on in hallway shining through windows of room which can be annoying.
Review score
7.7
Good
111 reviews

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Jaca Hostel Porto da Cruz is located in Porto da Cruz, a few steps from Alagoa Beach and a 1-minute walk from Maiata Beach.

Super friendly management. Great living room for sharing your day experiences and having couples of drinks. Kitchen with all you might need
Review score
9.3
Wonderful
666 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 1,983 reviews
    The hotel is in a great location, 5 min walking to the ocean and public beach, Lido promenade with incredible views. Bus 9 goes directly from/to the airport. Own pool with nice terrace with ocean view. Very good breakfast! Lots of shops and restaurants around. Safe box was for free.
    Guest review by
    Inna
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 1,181 reviews
    Cheap stay in Madeira
    Guest review by
    Ema
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 275 reviews
    I don’t even know where to begin… The accomodation was great, with a private kitchen and bathroom. Spacious, clean, good beds, quiet area. The outdoor patio was nice, with separate seating areas and a pool with loungers. It was a 20 minute steep down/up hill walk to the city centre, but with a bus stop next door. Overall great location. But what made it fantastic were the hosts. They were all I could want for my first solo vacation. A little chat here, a safety check there, really really awesome people. Definitely recommend staying here!!
    Guest review by
    Dieuwertje
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 1,711 reviews
    Great little place, doesn’t have a vibe of a hostel so great for people who are on a budget but not so social, two owners are really nice and helpful, they keep the place very clean. Location is very central, few mins walk to everything you need. Great showers. Wifi was fine for working but did sometimes cut of for a minute (209.1 Mbps download, 10.9 Mbps upload), the annoying thing was that every floor has a different wifi network. I had unlimited data but there was barely any signal on the patio to be able to use it.
    Guest review by
    Lara
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    6.8
    Pleasant · 43 reviews
    Great value for money with a parking space. Wouldn't really expect anything else for what we paid as it was just a base and we were rarely there. Washing machine is great for going back home with clean clothes. Beds were super comfy but do drift apart when pushed together as someone else also said. Clean bedding and towels. Great location and great host. Very helpful. Overall decent for anyone wanting a base and on a budget!
    Guest review by
    Sara
    Young couple
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 1,711 reviews
    Well organized space. Really helpful and nice stuff! Clean. Good place to stay on Funchal for few nights. Nice outdoor space to spend evenings or to eat meals. Good bed. BEST hostel ive been.
    Guest review by
    Jacher
    Travelers with friends
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 1,711 reviews
    I had recently stayed 5 nights in 29 Madeira Hostel. It was a truly fantastic experience. First and foremost, the staff are exceptional, especially Andrea with her genuine willingness to assist with any inquiries or concerns. The dormitory rooms were clean, comfortable, well-maintained and the beds were cozy. I was pleasantly surprised by the level of cleanliness maintained throughout the hostel, including the shared bathrooms and common areas. Great location within walking distance of major attractions, restaurants, and public transportation.
    Guest review by
    Melita
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    6.0
    Pleasant · 583 reviews
    Look i gotta be honest, it wasn't what I expected. The pics definitely are not updated and they are far different from reality, but it was cheap, really good location and besides, I met people I consider my friends for life. We were all surprised about the hostel and the way it looked but we finally made fun of the situation and it was really safe We met in the common area at nights we made together and overall I would say in terms of money, if I go to Madeira again I would stay there again no matter what
    Guest review by
    Nataly Sepúlveda Nunez
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 1,711 reviews
    Very friendly staff! Great location central Funchal. They have coffee and tea included. Great experience in this hostel. It's clean and they are flexible with your check in time. Their transport shuttle is nice and cheaper than a taxi and the drivers are very polite.
    Guest review by
    Véronique
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    6.0
    Pleasant · 583 reviews
    Great location in the city centre close to everything you need. Surprisingly comfortable bunk beds in male dormitory room. The price is unbeatable. A reasons to choose this one again if decide to come back for another visit.
    Guest review by
    Daniel
    Solo traveler

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