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Casa De Cha Prazeres, hotel in São Vicente

Set in Prazeres, 25 km from Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools, Casa De Cha Prazeres offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

The breakfast was incredible! Fresh fruits and eggs every morning! The staff was also super helpful, the room comfortable, everything was excellent, and the price was also not too much. 100% recommend.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
556 reviews
Price from
£78
1 night, 2 adults
A Fortaleza do Pico, hotel in São Vicente

Located in Funchal and with Formosa Beach reachable within 2.9 km, A Fortaleza do Pico provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

The building itself was once a luxurious villa, and although it’s now a kind of co-living dormitory, it still features A LOT of marble and luxurious elements both inside and out. There’s a great garden with tall palms, exotic plants, and flowers surrounding the building. I fell in love with the balcony, which offers a stunning view of Funchal and the ocean. Great place to eat your breakfast! Leonardo is responsive and helpful, always happy to provide us with anything we needed. The property includes a washing machine, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, fresh towels, and bedding. There’s also a fridge to keep your drinks cold, and if you have a car, you can park it right in front of the main gate.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
17 reviews
Price from
£78
1 night, 2 adults
Hostel Casal São João, hotel in São Vicente

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Hostel Casal São João is located in Ribeira Brava, 2.1 km from Lugar de Baixo Beach and 2.2 km from Ribeira Brava Beach.

Located on the hill, great view from above, pretty sunsets, nice facilities, rooftop terrace, lovely staff and cute cats :)
Scored 6.9
6.9
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
513 reviews
Price from
£63
1 night, 2 adults
29 Madeira Hostel, hotel in São Vicente

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

Great location, attentive staff
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
1,667 reviews
Price from
£43
1 night, 2 adults
FX Pena, hotel in São Vicente

Located in Funchal and with Marina do Funchal reachable within 2 km, FX Pena provides a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

Clean and nice balcon outside. Friendly and helpfil staff
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
1,052 reviews
Price from
£49
1 night, 2 adults
Jaca Hostel Funchal, hotel in São Vicente

Featuring a garden, bar and views of sea, Jaca Hostel Funchal is set in Funchal, 800 metres from Almirante Reis Beach.

Wonderful Hostel in the middle of the city center. The position was super good, cozy, clean room with private bathroom. The staff was always very friendly and welcoming, the breakfast (included in our offer) was exceptional, with such a huge variety of food.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
692 reviews
Price from
£94
1 night, 2 adults
Funchal 19, hotel in São Vicente

Well located in the Santa Maria district of Funchal, Funchal 19 is situated 1 km from Marina do Funchal, 14 km from Girao Cape and 38 km from Santana's traditional houses.

patron sympa emplacement top la terrasse
Scored 6.6
6.6
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
224 reviews
Price from
£48
1 night, 2 adults
The Waves Hostel, hotel in São Vicente

Set in São Vicente and with Sao Vicente Beach reachable within 1.7 km, The Waves Hostel offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

You have absolutely everything what you need!!! Room so nice so comfortable and AMAZING view!! I LOVE this place!!!!
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
350 reviews
The Rum Inn, hotel in São Vicente

Located in Calheta and within 200 metres of Calheta Beach, The Rum Inn features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

We stayed just 2 nights and it was great solution in our situation - accommodation for reasonable price and good location.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
874 reviews
Jaca Hostel Porto da Cruz, hotel in São Vicente

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.

Super friendly staff. Bed very comfy. Good facilities.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
655 reviews
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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 São Vicente

  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 350 reviews
    It was my first time staying at a hostel and it was a perfect first time. Very safe, clean and comfortable. Right on the ocean with beautiful views of the mountains and coast.
    Alina
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 350 reviews
    One of the best hostels I've ever been to!! I highly recommend it if you are planning to visit maideira on your own. Convenient parking in front of the structure, breathtaking view, possibility of meeting lots of guys, very well equipped kitchen and bathrooms, really well managed! Excellent location near Sao Vincente, with shops and restaurants on the street
    leoni_sara
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 350 reviews
    the location is top notch!!!!! the waves indeed :) and the price was a real bargain for what it offers, one of the best hostels i have ever stay, and well… its more than a hostel, you got a private room… you have everything there, absolutely everything, very clean, and the owners are awsome people who does a superb job! thanks for everything Celio, hope to see you again!
    Nicolae
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 350 reviews
    The location is wonderful. The facilities are great. It's probably the best hostel I've ever stayed at. And I've stayed in lots of hostels.
    Ian Cat
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 350 reviews
    Cozy little hostel, the owner was really nice and helpful, the kitchen was really well equiped, it had everytnig you needed and more. It was a pleasent stay if don't mind having room with only curtain, no doors. It did have a locker but I never used it, it was safe to leave your stuff in the room.
    Katja
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 350 reviews
    It was probably the best hostel I stayed in during my whole lifetime. Tiny as it is, it gives you both a sense of community (if wanted) and privacy. The rooms are single. The kitchen is huge and well equipped; there are usually some fruit and cereal for free, even if not advertised in the hostel description. The owners take care of the visitors and the property itself so nicely that I felt right at home. Last but not least, the sound of the ocean when you wake up and go to bed is just priceless.
    Monika
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 350 reviews
    Maybe the best hostel i have been too!
    Raphael
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 350 reviews
    This is the best hostel i have ever been in. You have your own room, but also you can meet there great people. It is right next to ocean. Celio is a great host. I highly reccomend!
    Jakub
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 350 reviews
    Perhaps the best hostel I've been to: common spacese very cosy and well-equipped, a spectacular close view on the ocean, basically private rooms, albeit no real doors just curtains and the ocean-looking windows open from the common space.
    Viktor
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 350 reviews
    The host, Celio is an absolute legend, very welcoming and easy to chat to. Probably the best hostel for a sundowner and chilled vibe on the ocean but car rental would be advised.
    Ross
    Solo traveller
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