Heart of Old Town I - One Bedroom Apartment, Sleeps 3
Located right on the main restaurant street of Funchal old Town above a shop that sells rubber ducks, and perfectly located to be within easy walking to all facilities of the town centre, this spacious one-bedroom apartment is furnished to a high standard in a contemporary décor. Featuring a fully equipped modern kitchen, dining table and a sitting area with a sofa bed (1,40m wide for the third person) the spacious open plan living area leads to the separate bedroom and shower room. The bedroom with double bed (1,40 wide) and built in wardrobes opens to the bijou traditional balcony overlooking the rear patio with a table and two chairs. Cafés, restaurants, attractions, monuments, museums, and other facilities, as well as the market, cable car, marina, sea-front promenade, public gardens, and shopping centres are all within easy walking distance. This apartment is located on the first floor, accessible via a set of stairs. Free parking in a nearby public car park is available to guests.
Property Description
Bedrooms and Bathrooms: Bedroom with double bed (1,40m wide), built-in wardrobe, opens to bijou balcony. Bathroom with single washbasin, walk-in shower, toilet.
Living area Sofa-bed (1,40m wide, suitable for one adult). Flat-screen Smart TV, cable digital box. Dining table for 4. Fully equipped kitchen with 4-ring electric induction cooker, microwave, undercounter fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Dolce Gusto expresso coffee machine, kettle, toaster, handheld liquidizer. Private balcony with table and chairs for two. Laundry cupboard with washing machine, clothes rack, iron and ironing board. Apartment size: 85m2
Nearby Being located in the centre of Funchal, all attractions, museums, monuments, shopping, pedestrianised areas with their many cafés, esplanades and restaurants are all within easy walking distance. The Farmer’s Market and cable car are 200m away. The nearest Supermarket and shopping centre is only 400m away. Within 200m you will find the Old Town Dom Carlos gardens and the start of the sea-front promenade. Funchal Marina is only 800m away.
Cleaning The property is prepared for your arrival. For stays of longer than 7 nights, a change of linen and towels, and light mid-stay cleaning of bathrooms is provided on a day and time to be advised at check-in. All linen and towels are provided. For health reasons, linen for a baby cot is not provided and you should bring your own. Guests need to vacate the villa during a mid-stay clean and change of linen.
Booking Notes The apartment has a maximum capacity of 3 adults. Please note that the sofa bed is only prepared for reservations with more than two guests. If your booking is for two people and you wish to use the sofa bed, note that this request must be made at least 48 hours in advance and an additional fee may apply. To secure your reservation we require a non-refundable deposit or the full amount if the reservation is made within 8 weeks prior to arrival. The balance is due 8 weeks prior to your arrival. A security deposit of 150€ is required, payable by credit card before arrival. The minimum stay is 03 nights. Final details for check-in and driving instructions will be sent 7 days before your arrival. The entrance code will be sent 3 days before your arrival. Check-in and check-out flexibility will be applied where possible, but this will depend on housekeeping schedules and the departure and arrival days of other reservations either side of your stay; a definitive answer can only be provided within 24 hours of your arrival for check-in and your departure for check-out.
Other Free Wi-Fi internet connection. Cot and highchair available at a charge. For health reasons, cot linen is not provided, and you should bring your own. Access to the building and to the apartment is via key box self-check-in. Public parking facilities in the Parking Almirante Reis car park are located only 600m from the Apartment. Guests of Heart of Old Town 1 benefit from free parking in this car park during their stay; a pre-paid parking card is found in the apartment. The loss of the card implies a payment of 50,00€. This property is registered and has an Alojamento Local lodging license nº 156103/AL Public transport is plentiful. Bus stops are around 220m away. Taxis are very reasonable, and the nearest rank is 650 metres away. Bolt operates in Funchal.
This apartment is located on the Old Town of Funchal, therefore exposed to the movement of people and also to the hubbub coming from the restaurants and bars that are open until 02:00.
Apartment size and Land size Apartment: 85m2
Property licence 156103/AL
The payment of a Tourist Tax has been implemented for all arriving visitors on or after 01 October 2024 across all of Madeira and Porto Santo by the local Municipalities. This applies to all visitors to Madeira aged 13 or over, and costs 2€ per person per day up to a maximum of 14€ per person. Your accommodation is responsible for collecting these amounts and paying them on your behalf to the applicable municipality.
Pets - not allowed
This is a self-check-in property, and you will be sent a separate email 72 hours before arrival on how to access the keys with the code for the keybox.
Check-in time is from 16:00; you can have an earlier check-in if the apartment is ready before this time. Please contact us on +351 962 721 669 to check and arrange this.
Check-in and Driving Instructions: https://www.ourmadeira.com/arrival-preparation/check-in-driving-instructions/funchal/heart-of-old-town/Useful Information: https://www.ourmadeira.com/things-to-do/useful-information/
Hiking in Madeira: https://www.ourmadeira.com/things-to-do/madeira-hiking-payment-system-2026/ APARTMENTS ADDRESS
Heart of Old Town ApartmentsRua de Santa Maria 879060-291 FunchalMadeira
FOR THOSE HIRING A CAR IF YOU HAVE RESERVED A CAR THROUGH USAs you have reserved your car hire through us, a representative of the car hire company will be waiting for you at the airport.Outside the arrival's hall, you will see a meeting point, please look for the car hire representative carrying a board displaying their name ATLANTIC RENT A CAR. You will be taken to collect the car, sign the documents and pay the rental value. If you do not see them immediately please allow 10 minutes (especially if your flight has arrived ahead of schedule), as the representative may well be transporting another customer. This is a quick process and does not involve wasting time queuing at the car hire desks.FOR THOSE HAVING TRANSFERS IF YOU HAVE RESERVED AIRPORT TRANSFERS THROUGH USA representative of the minibus company will be waiting for you at the airport. Outside the arrival's hall, you will see a meeting point, please look for the transfers representative carrying a board displaying your name on it.FOR THOSE HAVING REQUESTED A COT If you have requested a baby cot, please note that for safety reasons, bed linen for the cot is not provided and you must bring your own. Baby cots are for use of children under 2 years old at time of check-in. The extra person supplement applies to children 2 years and over at time of check-in.
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Funchal
Located near the beach, this apartment is in Old Town Funchal, a neighbourhood in Funchal. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Laurisilva of Madeira and Sao Tiago Beach, while Embroidery Museum and Funchal Sacred Art Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Estádio do Marítimo or Madeira Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
Is Heart of Old Town I - One Bedroom Apartment, Sleeps 3 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Heart of Old Town I - One Bedroom Apartment, Sleeps 3?
As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heart of Old Town I - One Bedroom Apartment, Sleeps 3 on 3 July 2026 start from AU$300, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Heart of Old Town I - One Bedroom Apartment, Sleeps 3?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Heart of Old Town I - One Bedroom Apartment, Sleeps 3?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Heart of Old Town I - One Bedroom Apartment, Sleeps 3?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Heart of Old Town I - One Bedroom Apartment, Sleeps 3 located?
Located in Old Town Funchal, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Funchal Farmers Market and Funchal Marina. Funchal-Monte Teleferico and Praça do Povo are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Excellent location, it truly is in the heart of the old town!
Joel G.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2025
Thank you for your lovely review, we are happy to know you enjoyed the apartment and the location. We hope to have the pleasure to welcome you again in Madeira.
Great location central to everything. Good apartment with everything required for comfortable stay. Surprisingly quiet considering how central it is.
Michael K.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2026
Thank you for your review, we are happy to know you enjoyed your stay and that the apartment had everything needed.
We hope to have the pleasure to welcome you again in Madeira.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
SzeYen
24 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing location in the heart of Funchal old
town on Santa Maria street with free parking in nearby multi-storey carpark.
Great location, clean space. Definitely recommend!
Simone P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2025
Thank you for your review, we are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to have the pleasure to welcome you again in Madeira.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
leigh
9 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I’d love this apartment and would definitely stay again. The parking garage was only one block away and was a lifesaver. I love the location. Everything you need is within walking distance. The owner was great and was very receptive to questions.
leigh
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marguerite
3 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location in Old Funchal . Steps from many good dining options. Good communication with host. Excellent support with arranging airport transfer, car rental. Very quiet, clean, comfortable apartment. Highly recommend.
We booked this as it was in the heart of Old Towne Funchal and it did not disappoint. The restaurants are right there and everything is within walking distance. The staff were super easy to contact and very accommodating. I would highly recommend this place if you want to be in the heart of everything!
Toni S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're so glad to hear that the location in the heart of Old Town Funchal was exactly what you were looking for, and that you enjoyed having restaurants and everything you needed just steps away. It's great to know our team was easy to reach and made your stay comfortable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you back anytime!
Localisation top pour sortir diner/boire un verre. Stationnement facile avec la carte parking. Équipement et propreté très bien.
Pauline L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2026
Thank you for your review and for your Wonderfull comments, we are happy to know you enjoyed the property and the location of the apartment. We hope to have the pleasure to welcoming you again in the island.
Verified
8/10 Good
Gary H.
28 Jan 2026
Gary H.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2026
Thank you for your feedback, we are happy to know your experience with us was positive overall. We hope to have the pleasure to welcome you again in the future.
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