Santa Maria Hostel
Rua de Santa Maria nº145, Santa Maria, 9060-200 Funchal, Portugal – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 563 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Santa Maria hotel is the only one in the world, authentic and romantic.
LatviaThe hostel is very organized and clean. The staff is always available to help and the reception guy (Ruben) is really a nice guy and very helpful. I recommend it
IrelandWe stayed in a Superior Double Room with Private Bathroom. The room was big and even though it had a window to the main street, with the windows closed you can't hear the noise. The room is beautifully decorated and feels cosy. The staff was very nice.
PortugalVery nice atmosphere and relatively good position to everything - also good kitchen utilities. multiple fans in the room to keep the air flowing and spacious lockers
Italythe location was perfect and the staff were extremely kind
United KingdomNice interior. We had double room - spacious, clean, comfortable. Super good location, restaurant downstairs and all around (restaurant street). Easy to reach by foot absolutely everything. Friendly staff, always willing to help.
LithuaniaI liked absolutely everything about this place. It is located in the very heart of the street full of different restaurants, so every evening you can choose a new one. Place is not noisy, right the opposite - very calm. All the guests respect rules.
LatviaThis stay is located in an excellent location, close to all of the must do's in Funchal and also very close to a lot of restaurants. When we checked in, the receptionist was very helpful and welcoming.
Belgiumsuper location, fantastic building, super friendly staff.
NetherlandsCristina is so helpful and nice, she'll be glad to answer every question you may have and is always ready to help. The location is great and the place is clean.
France
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Ieva
Latvia
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Vinicius
Ireland
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Patrícia
Portugal
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Giorgio
Italy
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Courtney
United Kingdom
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Erika
Lithuania
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Avokamrej
Latvia
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Helena
Belgium
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Rolf
Netherlands
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Rebecca
France
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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 accommodation, 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 10.6 miles from Madeira International Airport, and a chargeable airport shuttle is available. The Funchal Sé Cathedral is within 10 minutes’ walking.
This is our guests' favourite part of Funchal, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Most popular facilities
ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM machine on site.
Almirante Reis Beach
7.3 Good beach150 yards from property
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Ieva
Latvia“Santa Maria hotel is the only one in the world, authentic and romantic.”- Vinicius
Ireland“The hostel is very organized and clean. The staff is always available to help and the reception guy (Ruben) is really a nice guy and very helpful. I recommend it” 
Patrícia
Portugal“We stayed in a Superior Double Room with Private Bathroom. The room was big and even though it had a window to the main street, with the windows closed you can't hear the noise. The room is beautifully decorated and feels cosy. The staff was very...”
Giorgio
Italy“Very nice atmosphere and relatively good position to everything - also good kitchen utilities. multiple fans in the room to keep the air flowing and spacious lockers”
Courtney
United Kingdom“the location was perfect and the staff were extremely kind”- Erika
Lithuania“Nice interior. We had double room - spacious, clean, comfortable. Super good location, restaurant downstairs and all around (restaurant street). Easy to reach by foot absolutely everything. Friendly staff, always willing to help.” - AvokamrejLatvia“I liked absolutely everything about this place. It is located in the very heart of the street full of different restaurants, so every evening you can choose a new one. Place is not noisy, right the opposite - very calm. All the guests respect rules.”
- Helena
Belgium“This stay is located in an excellent location, close to all of the must do's in Funchal and also very close to a lot of restaurants. When we checked in, the receptionist was very helpful and welcoming.” - Rolf
Netherlands“super location, fantastic building, super friendly staff.” - Rebecca
France“Cristina is so helpful and nice, she'll be glad to answer every question you may have and is always ready to help. The location is great and the place is clean.”
- Do the rooms with a private bath also have a private toilet in the room?Yes, it have.Answered on 30 December 2019
- Do you have planned events or activities?NoAnswered on 9 March 2020
- Do I need to bring my own sheets? Best regards Annica HesslerHello, No, you don´t need to bring your own sheets. Best Regards Rúben Freitas Hostel Santa Maria TeamAnswered on 30 December 2019
- How many beds is in the 4 beds female dorms? As on the photo is 8 of them, while the room name suggest 4 beds. Thank you, JanaHello Jana, with the new uptade there is only 4 beds in the female dorm.Answered on 16 August 2021
- Are the dormitories still shared between groups given the current Covid circumstances? Cheers!Due to restrictions on this date 25-03-2021 the dorms are closed. When we open it , will be at half the capacity, and it will be mandatory to present..Answered on 25 March 2021
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Santa Mariaa
Cuisine: Portuguese, Sushi, Local, International
Open for: Lunch, Dinner
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 18 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Santa Maria Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
Please inform Santa Maria Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property is located in a busy area and guests may experience noise.
License number: 45713/AL
FAQs about Santa Maria Hostel
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Santa Maria Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Games room
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Tennis court
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Evening entertainment
- Water park
- Horse riding
- Walking tours
- Aerobics
- Temporary art galleries
- Beach
- Bike tours
- Tour or class about local culture
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Check-in at Santa Maria Hostel is from 13:30, and check-out is until 12:00.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Santa Maria Hostel by:
- Taxi 15min
- Airport shuttle (public) 20min
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The prices at Santa Maria Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Santa Maria Hostel.
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Santa Maria Hostel is 750 yards from the centre of Funchal.
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Santa Maria Hostel has 1 restaurant:
- Santa Mariaa
