{"id":65094,"date":"2024-05-23T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comeamaviaja.com\/donde-alojarse-en-madeira\/"},"modified":"2025-09-23T17:02:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T15:02:10","slug":"where-to-stay-in-madeira","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/comeamaviaja.com\/en\/where-to-stay-in-madeira\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to stay in Madeira: Best areas and hotels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Where to stay in Madeira, Portugal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Three factors to consider when choosing accommodation in Madeira are the length of the trip, weather conditions, and whether you will be renting a car. If it is going to be a short trip, I would recommend staying in Funchal, so you will be close to many attractions and spend less time getting around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather should be taken into account because in the southern coastal areas of the island, it is easy to find sunshine and temperatures are higher. The north is somewhat colder and wetter. On the other hand, as soon as you go a little inland, the altitude rises sharply and the temperature drops, apart from being covered by clouds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madeira is one of those places where you can enjoy a lot if you rent a car. I highly recommend that you enjoy the island at your leisure. If not, you can hire tours. The car also gives you a lot of freedom when it comes to choosing accommodations. If you have it, you can stay somewhere more remote. If not, I would recommend opting for Funchal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\ude97 Do you need a car for your trip to Madeira? I recommend you to compare prices on Auto Europe<\/a> and Discover Cars<\/a>, two websites that will be very useful to find the best rental prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the end of this post, you will find a map of Madeira in which I have pointed out the towns where I recommend staying, places to see on the island, and recommendations for accommodation in Madeira.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Funchal, the best area to stay in Madeira<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Funchal, Madeira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Funchal is the best area to stay in Madeira for most travelers, especially if you are going to be in Madeira for a few days or if you don’t have a car. It is a city that has a lot to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I loved walking through the Mercado dos Lavradores, Santa Maria Street, going up to the top of the city with the funicular, and down the popular Carreiros do Monte. In addition, from Madeira, it is also possible to book tours to other parts of the island or take boat trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funchal has many accommodation options, both hotels and apartments. There are many good options, and with a small budget, you can stay in good places. Within Funchal, I recommend staying near the historic center or by Lido, next to the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n