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The 10 Best Hostels in Santa Cruz, Portugal

Some of the best backpacker spots in Santa Cruz

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Set in Santa Cruz, 18 km from Marina do Funchal, Costa Lodge Madeira, pick up drop off available offers beachfront accommodation and various facilities, such as a private beach area. The property is around 24 km from Santana's traditional houses, 29 km from Girao Cape and 12 km from Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro. The property is non-smoking and is located 700 metres from Palmeiras Beach.

All units at the hostel are equipped with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

Very attentive and accommodating host. I was worried about my early morning flight and when I walked out of my room at 04:15 in the morning he was standing there waiting for me. The location is 10 minutes from the town with supermarket cafes restaurants from the oceanfront. There are also numerous komoot hikes in the area. The bedroom bathroom and kitchen were exceptionally clean and comfortable.

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Good
25 reviews
Price from
£69
per night

Situated in Machico, 200 metres from Sao Roque Beach, Modern & Recycled Guest House features views of the city. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The hostel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

The host was very kind, and the room was amazing. We had free coffee, free Madeiran bananas - very hard to find on the island good to eat! - and overall the experience was great. Close to the MIUT start, near the beach, in the old center, everything was wow! If we will come to Machico again, this is our first option 100%!

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9.3
Superb
523 reviews
Price from
£73
per night

With a 24-hour front desk service, this hostel provides a shuttle service; bicycle rental and can arrange activities like hiking, cycling, diving and various water sports. The town of Machico with its golden beach is 10 km away and Madeira International Airport is a 15-minute drive.

The property is pretty and clean with a large open terrace roof top, fully stocked kitchen and common area, and the room is nice too! It is a "remote access" style guest house as opposed to a "host on site" guest house, and the hosts (and surf instructor) are easy to contact online, friendly and accomodate their guests well!

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9
Superb
100 reviews
Price from
£56
per night

Boasting a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Jaca Hostel Porto da Cruz is set in Porto da Cruz, 100 metres from Alagoa Beach and 100 metres from Maiata Beach. The property is around 10 km from Santana's traditional houses, 32 km from Marina do Funchal and 43 km from Girao Cape. The hostel has family rooms.

The atmosphere and accomodations. The beds were really comfortable and offered a good amount of privacy.

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9.2
Superb
625 reviews
Price from
£37
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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Santa Cruz

  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 816 reviews
    Great location for those wishing to get to the airport. Cheap price.
    Anna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £158.85
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,222 reviews
    Nice clean room and the hotel is in a great location. We had a very early departure so we missed breakfast but the hotel kindly gave us a breakfast to take with us. The evening meal buffet was excellent with lots of choice. I would definitely stay here again and would recommend this hotel.
    Hill
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £158.85
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,222 reviews
    The hotel stay was comfortable and the staff were friendly. The daily shuttle into Funchal and back to the hotel was well organised and convenient as it is a 30 mins drive and would otherwise be an expensive taxi! Hotel is less than 5 mins drive from the airport (with a taxi via Bolt only costing €4). Good location, nice local town with restaurants and felt safe to walk about in the evening.
    Kapoor
    People with friends
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 10 reviews
    Beautiful house, the pictures don’t do it justice! The property is in a really safe area, it was close to everything we needed & the host was really helpful with any questions we had
    Fatima
    People with friends
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 786 reviews
    The stay at this hostel exceeded our expectations. We chose it because of its location near the airport. Initially we were afraid of the noise but in our room we did not hear any noise from the airplanes nor the restaurants and the beaches that surround it. Very comfortable beds and a very good location. Best nights slept on the islands were in this hotel. Bus Expresso to Funchal and Machico is only 5min away by foot. Very underrated accomodation where we very much enjoyed our (short) stay. Aircon was a very precious plus, game changing !
    Hafsa
    Young couple
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 816 reviews
    We required budget accommodation close to the airport, as we had an early morning flight, so was adequate for a 1 night stay. The room was spacious and comfortable.
    David
    Young couple
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 816 reviews
    Low key backpacker vibe with lots of outdoor space, smack in the middle of town.
    Nathalie
    Young couple
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 786 reviews
    Great location for those wanting to be close to the airport . Its only a 15 to 20 minute walk away or 5 minute drive to the airport. The room was spotlessly clean, my room had AC and 3 small balconies meaning you can have a smoke with out going outside. Fridge in the room aswell as full kitchen set up, no oven just a double hob. Close to bars restaurants and shops.
    Thomas
    Solo traveller
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 23 reviews
    great location,close to the beach in a quiet,picturesque little town of Santa Cruz.Specious flat,clean and well maintained.Good value for money.
    Plamena
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £47.22
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,014 reviews
    We choose this property because of location - it's close to the airport. If you travel by car and your flight is early in the morning - it's the best place to stay. City is very calm. Cheap parking. Nice restaurants. The property is near to the beach and promenade. You can take a walk. There is free public swimming pool. And if you are a romantic person you can watch the airplanes landing and taking off. Don't be afraid of airplanes noise - during your sleeping you won't hear anything.
    Avokamrej
    Family with young children
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