My wife and I stayed for 20 days over the Christmas/New Years period. Great location, clean and very friendly staff. They will provide advice on which sights to see, arrange car rentals, etc. It is a 5 minute walk to a shopping centre with a large super market. Food prices are good, and with the apartment's stove, microwave, fridge and... More

We found the hotel in Airmiles and were attracted by it's location. It is merely a 5 minute walk to the harbour side and all the local shops and restaurants. It is a small but homely hotel and the Manager and staff were excellent. Nothing was too much trouble. The accommodation was better than expected for a low to medium... More

The location of the apartments is very good if you plan to travel a lot using the buses (either local or long distance) as the numerous bus stops of Avenida do Mar are within 10 minutes walk and the SAM terminal within 5 minutes. Old city also within walking distance. A shopping center 5 minutes away. My studio was in... More

For those put off by the comments regarding the noise, they probably had the windows open, and this hotel is in the Center of the city. I couldn't hear any noise with the windows closed. Room with 40+ Cable Channels Including News in English/French/German, Discovery/History Channels. Easy Walking to Marina and Center approx 5 Mins. Secure underground Parking cost less... More

This was my third time staying at the Alegria apartments. Excellent value for money. Welcoming, and friendly staff who do their best to make you feel at home. Clean rooms, fresh everything, balcony, smart and adequate facilities…keep me coming back. The apartments are very well situated for local sights, amenities, and shops, and ideal for the visitor who wants a... More

This is a good value, clean hotel in a regular Funchal neighborhood away from the high rise tourist hotel area but minutes walk from everywhere which is a good thing. The owner and staff couldn't be nicer. Hookers comment???? I never saw one, ever, in three trips to Madeira. I hope to get back for a fourth visit Sao Paulo... More

Sao Paulo is a charming hotel in the oldest part of Funchal. The building and the furniture express madeiran tradition, and its facing an old blue water pump, where people hurry to their work in the morning and back again in the afternoon, through Rua da Carreira, the cobble stones street with buildings from the 18th and 19th century. Though,... More

Very noisy, and a bit scruffy. Cars pass by all night - prostitutes ply their trade on the street corner below. Also noisy in the morning - an underground car park opposite does a roaring trade. Part of a one way system - seems to be the main way out of town, so very busy at rush hours. Not recommended.

"Is this the place where we must stay all week?" my sister asked when the handle of the kitchen's cupboard came off to her hand. The room was a little dodgy; the eguipment of kitchen were minimal, there were cockroaches in the bathroom and we had to wash the floor because our socks came so dirty. But the location was... More