Pensao Astoria

Location: Rua João Gago,10, 4Th Floor, Funchal, pt

Star Rating: 7.7 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 01:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Non-smoking rooms
• Pets allowed
• Lift / Elevator
• Safety deposit box
• Fax/photocopying
• Non-smoking throughout
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food delivered to guest room
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Mobile app for room service
• Free wired internet
• Internet access

Rooms Available

• Single Room, Private Bathroom

  1 Twin Bed

  129 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Cable channels

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)

  Practical - Safe; cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Pets allowed
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Bedsheets provided

• Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  1 Twin Bed

  129 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Cable channels

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Shared bathroom, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)

  Practical - Safe; cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Pets allowed
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Bedsheets provided

• Double Room With Private Bathroom

  This room is fitted with wooden floors and a cable TV. It has a private bathroom.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Toilet paper
  • Cots

• Double Room With Shared Bathroom

  This room is fitted with wooden floors and a cable TV. Bathroom facilities are shared.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Toilet paper
  • Cots

• Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

  This room is fitted with wooden floors and a cable TV. Bathroom facilities are shared.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Toilet paper
  • Cots

• Twin Room With Private Bathroom

  This room is fitted with wooden floors and a cable TV. It has a private bathroom.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Toilet paper
  • Cots

Guest Reviews

• 449barbaram (6/5): Won't go again - Although this was a cheap stay we arrived late and checked in, it was 28 degrees and there was no fan or aircon in the room, the windows did open but because they were in a sort of courtyard area surrounded by tall buildings the air didn't circulate well. The tv wasn't working, there was no hot water in the washbasin, I could go on, we stayed one night and went to find somewhere else to stay even though we had paid for a week.
• JONO5K1 (10/5): Exceptional Value - Location 110% with extremely clean facilities throughout and a view over the Church/central plaza makes this accommodation option exquisite value. Note" however, that the breakfast is simple: orange juice/coffee/tea/2x bread rolls and jam. Would recommend for price paid.
• 197jo_or (8/5): Lovely location, good value for money. - Lovely location - right in the heart of the city of Funchal. Its an old building but the accomodation is comfortable enough with everything needed. The room on the top floor was big with plenty of space (nice view) and a good toilet/shower. Very clean. Old furniture, but does the job. I had a closet and a table, big bed. Plenty of space. Good WiFi and humble staff. Can't get better value for money than this in the location you get. Disliked · The breakfast. Way to simple even for the budget price we pay for the room. My room was facing a somewhat machine room on another building (!?) - difficult to sleep sometimes.
• Tobias (8/5): - Sehr zentral gelegen, faires Preis Leistungsverhältnis
• Verified traveler (4/5): Niemehr im diesen Hotel . - Das Zimmer hatte keine Heitzung . Es war sehr kalt in der Nacht. Ich bin krank zurück Der Besitzer war unsympathisch . Das Badezimmer war halt und musste ganz renoviert werden. Der Frühstuck war minimal ,.keine Früchte (in Madeira !
• fenfarmer (8/5): Pensao Astoria - A bit like staying with your grandmother, clean, simple & a brilliant location. The breakfast was coffee & 2 bread rolls, pretty bad, the shared bathroom may be an issue, the room was clean & v old fashioned, but for the price & location v hard to beat. Finding it as a stranger can be difficult, but easy when you know. The ladies who run it are older portugese who speak no english, but understand you ok.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Would be nice if the smell from the bathroom went away.
• TGV (8/5): - Location was excellent, the room was big, clean and with nice views. I didn't like the fact that the bedroom lacked plugs, only two in the room (both ocuppied with tv and lamp) and none in the bathroom, which in these days, with cellphones and computers to charge + hairdryer, shaving machines, etc, is not very comfortable.
• Verified traveler (8/5): good location - good location
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Goedkoop (€30) voor 2 pers. voldeed aan alle verwachtingen.
• Kirsten (8/5): Férias economicas - Um hotel muito bom para andar no centro da cidade, boas camas e servico segundo o preco
• 12olam (8/5): Best value for money in the center of Funchal - The small hotel is right in the center of town. 5 min to walk to the harbour, restaurants, museums 2 min. The gondol that takes you to a great viewpoint over the town is 15 min walking. Breakfast is simpel with bread, jam andbutter ... but the bread are fresh from the bakery at the first floor. Rooms and toilet/shower are ok size and clean. You’ll get no luxury but still pretty high value for money
• Maria (10/5): Modesto mas muito bem localizado - Um hotel muito modesto mas bastante bem localizado. Mobília muito antiga, a cama era bastante ruidosa. Staff super simpático. Excelente conexão de Wifi. Pequeno almoço muito básico: 2 pães, manteiga/doce, leite, um copo de sumo . Seria óptimo que acrescentassem fruta e/ou iogurte.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Preiswert, zum übernachten vollkommen ausreichend, jugentliches Nachtleben preiswert, fussläufig erreichbar, Zentrum.
• Sarah (6/5): Correct - Petit hôtel situé en plein centre de Funchal, pratique. La femme de l’hôtel est plutôt gentille. Le petit déjeuner est servi à table et correct : thé/café, jus de fruits, pain, beurre et confiture. L’hôtel a besoin d’être rénové mais n’est pas vétuste, il reste confortable. Pas de stationnement gratuit possible pour les véhicules aux alentours.
• Sara (10/5): 5 star - Perfect location, friendly staff, very clean I will stay there again.
• Jean (8/5): semaine agréable - L’hôtel occupe le troisième et quatrième étage. Notre chambre donnait sur la rue à sens unique, la circulation reste faible. Chambre à l’ancienne mais avec un ascenseur. Personnel agréable.
• Teresa (8/5): Basic accommodations in great location - The room was inexpensive and in a great location. People working there were very nice. We called a number upon arriving and someone met us (be sure you can make phone calls). There was no view, one pillow, inexpensive and basic furniture, dim lights, but the location was great. There is no way my husband would stay here but for more forgiving and hearty travelers, it served its purpose well. Breakfast (a fresh roll, juice, and coffee) was served with a smile by a nice lady.
• Stefan (10/5): zentral und ruhig und sehr günstig - mir hat es sehr gefallen. es war ruhig, zentral und geschäfte, restaurants, museen, busse waren gut zu fuss zu erreichen.
• Scottking (8/5): Good for a base - In an amazing location as it central to everything. The hotel its self is very basic, but all we needed. Paying for the room they only accept cash. We do not have the breakfast so can't comment on that.
• Elena (10/5): - + Very good location of hotel at the main square with windows overlooking the cathedral, 5 min walk from the sea and from bus station. The room was clean equipped with antique furniture. - Breakfast could be better, even for additional price. However, there are many shops and cafes nearby where possible to buy food.
• Cristina (8/5): Lovely hotel in the city centre - I stayed at the hotel for a week. Staff were friendly and the hotel had all the things that I needed as a solo traveler.
• lenka255 (10/5): Amazing location - This place was a big suprise. Didn´t have high expectations before coming but the location is absolutely perfect, staff extremely nice and helpful and the Wifi works much better than in much more expensive places. Would not be for people who are looking for something on the fancier side, however if you are more of a budget-friendly kind of traveller this is a great choice!
• Stephanie (6/5): Minimaliste - Chambre au confort spartiate. Hygiène douteuse des sanitaires partagés mais pas du fait des dames qui sont très gentilles et nettoient quotidiennement.
• Verified traveler (6/5): - No free parking as described and paid for it.
• Resemagazinet (8/5): Just in the city center! - If you are looking for an inexpensive place to stay in the city center - this is it. Its clean with good wifi. Breakfast is just coffee, 2 breads with marmelade and a not so good juice. But you can get bring more from the supermaket if you wish. Dont stay where all the hotells are and miss the nice center. Around here you find the best local restaurants. And its cloose to everything.
• Neil (8/5): Would go back again. - Very pleased with this hotel. It wasn't the fanciest, but the staff were very friendly and good at their jobs, and the location was excellent.
• stevend769 (10/5): Winter sunshine - Cheap clean centrally located breakfast included well bread rolls jam coffee and juice all for less than £30 a double. Absolutely great value for money would highly recommend. The staff were really helpful more pillows? no problem borrow glasses corkscrew? Nothing was too much trouble. If I ever go back would definitely stay there again.
• Verified traveler (6/5): Preiswerte Pension direkt im Zentrum von Funchal - Die Pension ist in der 3. und 4. Etage des Gebäudes, es gibt einen funktionierenden Aufzug nach oben.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Klasse Hotel in der Stadtmitte - Das Asoria besticht durch seine super Lage, das sehr freundliche Personal, das super Preis-Leistungsverhältnis, den für das feuchte Klima angemessenen täglichen Handtuchwechsel. Das Frühstück ist einfach und fair. Alles ist gut und schnell erreichbar, insbesondere die verschiedenen Busabfahrten. Umliegend eine Menge schöner Restaurants. Nachts hörte meine Frau ab und zu einige zu laute Leute von der Straße, ansonsten recht ruhig. Schönen Ausblick auf etwas Meer, die Hügel und natürlich die Kathedrale. Nur zu empfehlen für das kleine Reisebugdet.
• Verified traveler (6/5): - Pension ist sehr einfach aber bei dem Preis sicherlich i.O. wenn man den ganzen Tag unterwegs ist.
• idoias91 (6/5): Good located - Very good location, just in the center of Funchal and with good views to the cathedral. It's OK for the price. Quite old, but clean. Good for one or two nights in the city. They gave us facilities to late check in, kind staff.
• Annie (8/5): Bien situé, mais hôtel dans son jus - Hôtel simple sans grand confort mais idéalement situé dans le quartier de la cathédrale . Le petit déjeuner est décevant, mais il y a une cafétéria au pied de l'immeuble, avec un personnel accueillant et des spécialités locales de qualité
• Wanderer709424 (10/5): Inexpensive and very pleasant. - Very clean and inexpensive. The room had 3 single beds but only me in it, so plenty of space. It was secure and comfortable. I found it perfect for my needs. IE mostly sleeping and getting cleaned up after diving. The cathedral bells may annoy some (right out side your window ). But, it is quite centrally located with a super Mercado 5 mins walk east and the sea front 2 mins walk south. I stayed 11 nights and paid 330 euros. Although breakfast was included, I hardly indulged. Just a coffee and a couple jam rolls on irregular days (which were very nice). All indications were good that there was more to be had. Although situated on the 3rd and 4th floors the very functional lift makes getting to the room with luggage easy. It may take a couple of trips if you packed the kids however. Its not a big lift. In conclusion I found this hotel an excellent base for a most enjoyable two weeks vacation. The only criticism I have is that without air on the room probably ought to have had a fan. I could see that many would find the heat and humidity a problem. I'm confident I would have been offered one if I'd have asked, but I worked in the tropics for a decade, so I kinda enjoyed it. Weird. Eh? Good luck! And thanks to Pensao Astoria for a great stay!
• Gábor (8/5): - A legfelső emelet 22-es szobájában a tisztaság kifogástalan volt.Sajnos a fürdőszoba állapota nem kielégítő.Az ágyak hangosan recsegnek.Elhelyezkedés szempontjából tökéletes választás.Ár-érték arányban nagyon kedvező volt.Mindig stabil, gyors internet volt.
• valerie (10/5): Une excellente adresse pour petits moyens - Une très belle île à découvrir absolument Hôtel idéalement situé pratique petit dej basic mais copieux. Faire abstraction de la deco veillotte et de la salle de bain plus que vieillotte nécessiterait un coup de modernité mais vu les tarifs imbattables et l emplacement ... et très propre
• Bárbara (8/5): - Correu tudo bem!! A estadia foi óptima..
• Geoffrey (8/5): Centrally located pension - Good value for money simple pension in a very central location. Coffee/tea, juice and bread/butter/jam for breakfast. Free Wifi and TV in room. Overnight parking in supermarket car park 6 euros (door closes 11 pm) 5 mins walk away.
• Jean Bernard (6/5): 1 lit,1 salle de bain, WIFI et petit dejeuner - pension "moyenâgeuse" mais très bien située, personnel sympathique. à recommander pour petit budget qui veut découvrir la ville plutôt que la piscine (qu'il n'y a pas ....)
• Vânia (4/5): Má experiência - As imagens publicadas no site não correspondem à realidade. O pequeno-almoço é muito pobre e sem variedade nenhuma. O quarto é muito pequeno, mal dá para duas pessoas. A cama ocupa todo o espaço do quarto. Não volto a repetir a experiência.
• Daniel (8/5): Gute Pension zum Übernachten in der Innenstadt - Ich und ein Kumpel haben einen Wanderurlaub auf Madeira gemacht und wir wollten eine möglichst Preiswerte Unterkunft mit eigenem Badezimmer haben. Preis-/Leistungstechnisch haben wir das in der Pension Astoria gefunden. Ein Problem für Leute mit einem Mietwagen: Es wird zwar angegeben das kostenlose Parkplätze verfügbar seien, jedoch sind diese meist schon besetzt oder kosten. Für alle mit einen Mietwagen hier mein Tipp: Es gibt in der nähe eine Universität "Universidade da Madeira" (ca. 300m weg von der Pension) dort davor sind meist freie Parkplätze die jedoch kosten (1 Stunde 1,70€). Außerdem sind diese Parkflächen und viele andere von um 20:00 Uhr - 8:00 Uhr, so wie an Wochenenden komplett kostenlos. So nachdem man dann einen Parkplatz gefunden hat, muss man erst mal durch ein Treppenhaus in den dritten Stock (Aufzug vorhanden der nicht immer ging) zur Rezeption und sich anmelden und dann wird man zu seinem Zimmer geführt. Der erste Eindruck vom Zimmer war wirklich gut. Es war ein Zweibettzimmer mit eigenem Bad. Dazu ein Fernseher, ein großer Schrank und zwei kleinere. Das Bad war für den Preis auch vollkommen ausreichend und es gab jeden Tag einen Zimmerservice mit frischen Handtüchern. Das Bett hat oft nachts geknarrt wenn man sich gedreht hat. Morgens ab 7:30 gibt es Frühstück: Zwei Brötchen, mit Marmelade, Butter, Orangensaft und Kaffe/Kaba. Da wir tagsüber immer unterwegs waren war die Pension für uns optimal.
• JOAO JOSE (4/5): Pensão náo é hotel - A estadia resumiu-se a dormir e tomar banho, a centralidade da instalação causa um problema de estacionamento para quem tem carro alugado, obriga a alugar um parque. As instalações são bastante simples e localizadas num prédio comercial.
• Bogdan (8/5): Simple hotel right in the middle of Funchal - Excellent location, helpful staff, spacious room. Very close to the liveliest part of Funchal.
• Lydie (8/5): Hôtel bien situé - Mon séjour extra cependant la vie reste cher sur Funchal. Dommage aucune plage. Les habitants de l île pas très accueillants.
• Mogens schmidt (6/5): - Personalet var søde og imødekommende.
• Verified traveler (6/5): Perfect location - Perfect location in the centre of Funchal, but unfortunately I have to say the rooms are very noisy, you can hear your neighbour snoring and the facilities are not very clean. Especially if you choose the shared bathroom, which was not even clean after cleaning so to say, and always lack of paper towels. Some guests seem to me allowed to smoke in their rooms so it smells everywhere... But for the price it's ok and I could go here again. And if you stay here, don't forget to visit the café and eat at the restaurant in the corner, because they are really worth a visit!
• invocator (6/5): Perfect for our short stay - We just stayed for one night since we only came to see the fabulous Sporting Team. The staff was really great as they let us check in earlier. The room was simple but confortbale and clean. The location was great.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Ruhig,Centrumsnah,einfache Ausstattung aber o.k - jeder Zeit wieder, Kaffee ausnahnsweise nicht aus Automaten dafür frisch, heiß und heiße Milch! Nä Haustüre Kaffeehaus bei Bedarf! Restaurant`s eine Parallelstr. weiter,allle hervorragend! Motto:not tourist but native! Danke
• Verified traveler (10/5): Excelente relação qualidade-preço - Relação preço-qualidade é excelente.O pequeno almoço para uma pensão, para nós(viajamos uma família) foi acima da média, é servido de forma familiar e tem pão, manteiga, doce, café, leite, chocolate..tudo à vontade... dado o preço por noite, ter pequeno almoço é excelente. Pensão simples e um pouco antiga mas limpa e com todas as comodidades essenciais para férias, fim de semana ou em trabalho no Funchal. A localização é outro factor relevante, mesmo no centro do Funchal, e de noite é super calma para descansar. Staff muito simpático, acessível e bastante flexível. Elevador com boa capacidade. Wi-Fi grátis e com bom sinal.
• sandrabR6130FJ (10/5): Great choice for travellers - Great choice for travellers exploring the island. My boyfriend and I stayed in Pensao Astoria for 10 days and we really liked it. The location is perfect, it is overlooking the cathedral, it is just 3 minutes away from all of the major bus stops, Avenida du Mar … There is a bakery next door, a few markets, restaurants, cafés … It is a great choice if you are staying in Funchal to explore the island, because of the superb location. The rooms are big enough and clean, the furniture is vintage, but in really great shape, the only thing that might bother you if you are staying more than two nights is breakfast. It is 2 bread buns, butter and marmalade, coffee and orange juice every day, but for the price you pay, it is ok. I would stay here again.
• iesmail (10/5): In the very heart of town, great value for money - Wonderful staff, wonderful location. rooms are a bit dated but comfortable and super clean, as well as the common bathroom - super clean! (they also have rooms with en-suite bathroom). Rooms have a flat tv and sheets and towels are changed everyday. Free wifi everywhere. Will certainly come back!
• 595l_ciat (8/5): Good value - It is a very simple place but clean, tidy and the staff is very nice and friendly. Breakfast is basic but there are so many options around that it is not a problem at all. Wifi works well and the ocation is simply perfect.
• Bogumila (8/5): dogodnie położony i w miarę czysty pokój - Rezerwacja przebiegła sprawnie lecz niestety kontakt telefoniczny był utrudniony z powodu braku znajomości podstaw angielskiego przez osobę odbierającą telefon, na recepcji przywitał nas jednak Pan znający angielski. Ogromny plus za lokalizację - centrum miasta i wszędzie blisko. Ręczniki wymieniane codziennie i ogólnie czysto. Meble pamiętają czasy Kolumba ale do zaakceptowania, materac wygodny lecz łózko przy najmniejszym ruchu strasznie skrzypiało. W pokoju panował niezbyt przyjemny zapach.
• Verified traveler (10/5): muito boa pensão aconselho... - a aconselhar muito bom para tudo...
• Verified traveler (10/5): Perfekt beliggenhed. - Hotellet ligger perfekt, midt i Funchal. Katedral som nærmeste nabo og 100 meter til promenaden. gæstfri personale. Mit værelse var med udsigt til lille torv og katedral.
• Paulo (6/5): Hotel limpo, em conta é numa óptima localização - O check in foi atribulado porque o hotéis.com não me mandou o número de reserva atualizado, mas lá se acabou por resolver tudo. O hotel é simples mas tem tudo o indispensável: é limpo, o pessoal é simpático e fica mesmo no centro da cidade. Tem muito espaço de arrumação e uma casa de banho enorme. O nosso quarto tinha vista para uma parede, mas não sentimos a faltaporque passámos o tempo todo na rua. O pequeno almoço é servido de forma quase familiar. Mais uma vez bastante simples: pão e café mas muito bem servido e muita simpatia.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Sentralt og rent. - Midt i sentrum. Litt bråk på dagtid, men god atmosfære og gode senger.
• jo_op240 (6/5): The best location...but the most simple! - This was the most unexpensive place i found in center of the town. It's located on the 4Th floor of the building. They have elevator, and the reception is just a tiny room with no reception balcony. The room was very clean and quiet, the private WC also very clean, hot water and fresh towels every day. The Pensão is located right in center and is not a recent building, so of course, it can be noisy during night...totally understandable. We keept the key of the room all the time...you don´t have to search for receptionist to leave the room key until you check out. They only serve Breakfast after 8:00am, wich i found very desapointed, special for those who have to leave earlier to city tours or airport like us! The breakfast was very very basic, only white rolls with some butter or jam, and regular coffee and orange juice, but in a nice clean and quiet breakfast room. There is WIFI service with no password. There is no AC or heating. The staff was very kind and familiar with us.
• Mikael (8/5): - Morgenmaden var elendig Da jeg betalte fik jeg ikke nogen kvittering, men blev lovet, at den ville blive sendt på mail. Jeg har ikke modtaget den og står og skal bruge den
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Lors de la réservation et sur votre confirmation de la chambre était inclus un parking gratuit, mais à notre arrivée il nous a été confirmé qu'il n'y avait pas de parking gratuit mais un emplacement public payant. Ceci nous a déçu.
• Michel (6/5): pensoa simple mais efficace - la pensoa est tres bien situé a 2 pas du port ,du marché des laboureur, la cathedrale sé a coté , les chambres sont sommaire ,mais la literie de bonne qualité, par contre n'oublié pas vos boules quies car la rue est bruyante a certain moment de la nuit du a la deambulation de sdf un peu bruyant, petit dejeuner simple mais a volonté, nous etions a madere pour visiter donc peu dans nos chambres , la pensoa nous a convenue par son emplacement et son prix et la simplicité
• Pedro Marco (4/5): Expectativas no cubiertas. - No cumplía con lo estipulado en la publididad ya que no contaba con parking gratuito y el desayuno no era tipo bufé. Muebles antiquísimos. Estaban de reformas. Nos encontramos una noche cucarachas en el baño. Agua de ducha con muy poca presión.
• pappac (8/5): Surprise visit - Stayed here as a last minute break to Funchal Madeira the hostel is in a fantastic position in the middle of town close to most of Funchals attractions the rooms are basic but the main thing is they are clean and tidy. The brecki consists of 2 bread buns a pot of butter & jam but at €30 a night what do you expect staff friendly and informative
• Grahamlison (6/5): Good for the Price. Recommended for short stay - First impressions of the Pensao were negative - drab, dark and dingy - but I had a room at the rear with a tiny window overlooking a very dingy lightwell, with the smallest shower room imaginable Street facing rooms have a lovely bright sunny view. BUT bearing in mind the cost was less than 25€ a night it is amazing good value and one could (should) tolerate the drawbacks at that price. It was extremely clean and staff were very friendly and readily helped with a small emergency. Some rooms have access to shared bathrooms (shower) which were immaculately clean. Breakfast was basic - bread, butter and jam, juice and (great) coffee - no choices. Ok, but one can always go to a cafe if you want something else. It is basic accommodation in which to sleep. It is not luxury but at the price it is extremely good for a 3 or 4 night stay. Fantastic central location. I will certainly stay again but try and get a street facing room.
• Phy (6/5): Simple hotel near the Sé, in Funchal center - Simple hotel, good staff, perfect location, nice Internet Wi-Fi. The rooms were not 3-star for sure (wall paiting, bathroom tiles, bathtub,...) but it was clean and a nice 1.5-star hotel, next time I will go again there, probably. Breakfast is not
• Mafalda (6/5): Preço qualidade excelente! - Localização excelente! Preço qualidade óptimo! É uma pensão simples mas com todos os requisitos mínimos para uma boa estadia no Funchal!
• Verified traveler (6/5): - Frukostdamen valdigt trevligt. Saknade papperskorg pa rummet. Badrummet hade kunnat vara lite renare.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Zweckmässig - Pension mitten im Zentrum von Funchal. Sehr einfacher Standard, daher sehr günstig. Knatternde Betten. Gute, etwas harte Matratzen. Wie bei Grossmutter zuhause! Ok für Leute, die nur günstig übernachten möchten, ohne Ansprüche, aber doch mit Bad. Sehr zentral gelegen. Hilfsbereiter Receptionist (Besitzer?), der auch Taxifahrer ist, z.B. zum Flughafen.
• graymole (8/5): Way Above Expectations - Stayed for a week on my first visit to Madeira. I was a little unsure of what to expect, given the exceptionally low price of the accommodation. I needn't of worried. Set right in the heart of Funchal (my room overlooked the cathedral tower) and only a couple of minutes walk to the seafront. I was pleasantly surprised at the standard of the twin room. It was in excellent decorative order, had nice furniture, comfortable beds and was spotlessly clean. There was a TV with several English language channels, including a movie channel, if you want to watch tele? There can be some noise from the street at night. I never travel without earplugs so had no problems at all. The shared bathroom was modern and clean with a shower that provided unlimited hot water. I didn't once find the shower/toilet occupied throughout my stay. I really didn't expect of the breakfast at the low price paid. Again, I was surprised at the good standard of the breakfast room and the service. The breakfast is quite basic, with fruit juice, tea/coffee, bread rolls and jam served to your table. There were some people adding their own items to the breakfast, which is perfectly acceptable. Over a weeks stay it can lack varieity. For a short stay it's fine. This hotel/Residencia is not perhaps for everyone. It's not a luxury hotel (I do those too), but it has a lot going for it. A great, comfortable base from where to explore the island. I will almost certaintly stay again on another visit.
• Lewis_the_Barman (10/5): Very good Residencia - It helps to know what a Residencia is to understand what is on offer. Astoria seems to be an amalgamation of four large old flats on the top two floors of an old block. The original rooms have been split up, many with basic en-suite. The rooms are simply furnished. It could not be more central and for this you pay about 30euros a night for two people including a basic but quite edible breakfast. It is astonishingly good value. We found it clean and safe, there is a night porter. Remarkably for a residencia, it has a lift! They had noted our requests on our advanced booking (we were arriving late in the evening) and were happy to look after our bags on the last day.

Photos