Male · Maldives
Where to Stay in Maafannu, Male
The western part of Malé, near the port and ferry terminals; less touristy but handy for transport connections.
✦ The vibe
Gritty, functional, real – a working harbour district.
👤 Best for
Budget travellers, transit passengers, ferry users.
🏨 Where to stay
Basic guesthouses and a couple of newer budget hotels; $40–$80.
🚇 Getting around
Walkable to the main ferry terminal (Villingili, Hulhumalé, airport); buses run to the centre; airport ferry 10 mins.
📍 Nearby
Villingili Ferry Terminal, Malé Harbour
Best hotels in Maafannu
4 hotels ranked by how close they are to Maafannu
★★★ 📍 369 m
Hotel Octave Maldives
369 m from Maafannu
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The Somerset Hotel
521 m from Maafannu
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JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La
975 m from Maafannu
View intelligence briefing → ★★★ 📍 1.3 km
The Grand View
1.3 km from Maafannu
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