Santa Maria Hostel

This hostel was extremely clean and honestly one of the cleanest hostels I stayed at during my trip to Portugal. The location is amazing and very close to almost everything. The hostel restaurant is also really good and guests get a 10% discount There is a lovely outdoor seating area which is perfect for relaxing or if you want to smoke. The bathrooms were always very clean and the kitchen has literally everything you could possibly need. They even have a cheese grater 😭 There is also a cold water dispenser in the kitchen which I thought was such a nice little detail What I loved the most was how peaceful it was. It was so quiet that sometimes you would honestly wonder if anyone else was even staying there The photos really don’t do this place justice. It looks so much better in person and has this beautiful old cozy cottage feeling that gives the hostel so much character I really have to compliment them on how clean organized and professionally managed everything is. I had such a comfortable stay and if I ever come back to Madeira I honestly wouldn’t stay anywhere else

The only thing I didn’t like was that the reception isn’t open 24 hours. It didn’t affect me personally because my arrival and departure were during reception hours.

Lovely hostel in a historic building in the heart of the old Funchal - high ceilings and historic details - nice atmosphere

I had a wonderful stay at Santa Maria Hostel. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and made me feel comfortable from the moment I arrived. The staff were friendly, helpful, and always ready to assist with a genuine smile. The place was clean, well-maintained, and had a great location that made exploring the area easy and enjoyable. A special thank you to the team for creating such a positive and friendly environment. It’s not just a place to sleep—it feels like a place where travellers can connect, relax, and feel at home. I would definitely recommend Santa Maria Hostel to anyone looking for a comfortable, affordable, and memorable stay.

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Staff molto gentile e disponibile a rispondere ad ogni richiesta e curiosità. Stanza spaziosa e luminosa, bagno in camera essenziale per me. La zona è molto viva ma non senti il casino in camera ed è molto sicura, ritornare la sera tardi non è un problema. Locali molto carini e negozi tipici anche molto economici se cerchi bene.

Poche superfici su cui appoggiare oggetti e sistemarsi, soprattutto in bagno, poche prese e situate anche male. Non adatta per chi soggiorna per lavoro poiché non c'è una scrivania o altra superficie comoda su cui poggiarsi. Pulizia un po' precaria, nessun topper sul materasso.