tu estancia — Catedral
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La propiedad — Catedral
Catedral is a solid 3-star in central Funchal – think clean, whitewashed rooms with dark wood furniture, a small rooftop pool, and a lobby that smells faintly of floor polish and coffee. It’s functional rather than charming; aimed at independent travellers who want a reliable base near the marina without paying for frills. The USP is location: a five-minute walk from the cathedral, the main shopping street, and the cable car to Monte. You won’t get character, but you will get a decent breakfast and a terrace with sea glimpses.
Crónicas de Funchal
Funchal was founded in 1424 by Portuguese navigators and named after the abundant fennel (funcho) growing along its shores. Its deep natural harbour made it a crucial stop on Atlantic trade routes, especially for sugar and later Madeira wine. The city’s architecture mixes 15th-century Gothic cathedrals with whitewashed azulejo-tiled buildings and 20th-century Art Deco touches. Today Funchal is a cruise-ship hub and a quiet cultural gateway, known for its botanical gardens, year-round mild climate, and welcoming, unhurried atmosphere.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Funchal →Los mejores meses
April to June – warm, sunny days (20–24°C) with fewer tourists than summer; the gardens are flowering and the sea is calm for swimming.
Peak / Festival Surge
August is the busiest month: European holiday crowds, higher hotel rates (often 30-50% above shoulder season), and the island's major Flower Festival in spring (May) and the Atlantic Festival in June also push prices up sharply.
La temporada del hombro
October and November – still warm (18–22°C), with rain brief and infrequent; hotel rates drop noticeably, and the city feels uncrowded.
Tiempo y embalaje
Summer mornings can be cloudy on the south coast, burning off by midday – a light jacket or cardigan for early strolls is essential. Pack a swimsuit even if you’re not staying at a pool: the sea temperature in July is a pleasant 22–23°C.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Funchal
- Funchal’s cable car now operates with upgraded cabins (2025) and a single-ticket price of €16, with a combined ticket for the Monte Palace Tropical Garden offering a small discount.
- The city’s new pedestrianised zone along Rua de Santa Maria (old town) was extended in early 2026, making the restaurant strip safer and more pleasant for evening dining.
- Summer 2026 cruise schedules show Funchal will see four to five large ships per week in July, so expect peak crowds at the marina and cable car queues before 10am.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Catedral, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2 or 3, facing the courtyard (away from Rua do Aljube). These floors are high enough for natural light but low enough for easy stair access if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noisy from street and reception) and any room facing Rua do Aljube, a narrow one-way street with local traffic and delivery vans from early morning.
Best views
The best view is from upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing south-west over the old town rooftops towards Funchal Bay. You'll see the cathedral tower and partial sea, not just the adjacent buildings.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3, facing the courtyard, are quietest. The hotel has a lift, so upper floors are accessible but floors above the 3rd may have lift motor noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Rua do Aljube is a cobbled street with rubbish collection at 6am on weekdays and bar deliveries until midnight on weekends. The hotel bar (ground floor) can be heard in rooms directly above it.
Insider tips
1. Parking is scarce on Rua do Aljube; use the public garage at Avenida Arriaga (5-min walk) and ask reception for a discounted rate. 2. Request a written confirmation of your room allocation 24 hours before arrival — this hotel sometimes overbooks courtyard rooms and moves guests to street-facing ones at check-in.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Instalaciones hoteleras — Catedral
Free WiFi (unlimited data, ~30 Mbps down) requires accepting terms on a portal; no login-password needed once accepted.
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections. Ground-floor reception is level.
No physical newspapers. Guests can use free PressReader on lobby iPad (login provided at reception). No digital FT access.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00. Check-out by 12:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs €20 (subject to availability).
Free for day-of-arrival/departure (left in locked room behind reception). Long-term storage not offered.
Step-free from Rua do Aljube via a ramp (slope ~1:12). Wheelchair access to all floors via lift. No adapted bathrooms in standard rooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is 'Parque do Aljube' (entrance on Rua do Aljube): €12/24h. No EV charging at hotel; nearest charger at Parque do Aljube (2 spots, €0.30/kWh).
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: €2 per person per night (mandatory, up to 7 nights)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required for non-refundable rates; standard rates hold €50 per room on a credit card at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: Igreja do Carmo (131 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Igreja de São João Evangelista do Colégio do Funchal (270 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Capela de São Luís de Tolosa (301 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Sé do Funchal (372 m · ~5 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
Centro Comercial Europa — 68 m · ~1 min walk
Jardim Municipal do Funchal — 678 m · ~8 min walk
Museu de Arte Sacra — 251 m · ~3 min walk
Auditorio Municipal — 668 m · ~8 min walk
Campo da Quinta Deão — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Nearest — 102 m · ~1 min walk
Carmo — 149 m · ~2 min walk
Amanhecer — 144 m · ~2 min walk
Funchal — 754 m · ~9 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in Funchal centre; avoid airport exchange counters and tourist bureau kiosks which have poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard accepted almost everywhere, including small cafes and taxis; contactless is common; American Express less so.
Not expected, but rounding up a euro or two at restaurants is appreciated; taxis round up to nearest euro; hotel staff don't expect tips.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →A bica (espresso) at any local cafe in the area — about €0.70–€1.00.
A prego (steak sandwich) or soup and bread at a tasca — roughly €6–€9.
A main course of grilled fish or espetada at a simple restaurant — around €10–€14.
Zona Velha (Old Town) has several street-food-style options, but not a dedicated street food market; try the market stalls on Rua da Carreira for cheap snacks.
Pingo Doce and Continente are the main budget chains; a small Pingo Doce is on Rua da Carreira, a short walk away.
Rua do Carmo and Rua do Sabão have affordable high-street chains (like Zara, H&M); no market for cheap clothes in the immediate area.
A single bus fare is €1.95; a day pass costs about €5.75. From the airport, take the Aerobus (€5 each way) rather than a taxi (€35–€40).
Eat the 'prato do dia' (daily special) at lunch for good value; buy a 'garrafa de água' from a supermarket rather than a cafe; use public buses rather than taxis for trips beyond the centre.
bueno saber — Funchal
Type C/F · 230V
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$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
Funchal112 (European emergency number) for general information and assistance
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Funchal, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Catedral
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 102 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Carmo — 149 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
Find train tickets →Cristiano Ronaldo Airport → Funchal City Centre (near Living Funchal Bloco-III)
💡 A hop-on hop-off service that allows you to get off near your hotel
Cristiano Ronaldo Airport → Funchal Bus Station (Rodoviária)
💡 Buy tickets on the bus or at the bus station; then take a taxi or walk to the hotel
Cristiano Ronaldo Airport → Living Funchal Bloco-III
💡 Book in advance to avoid higher prices during peak hours
Cristiano Ronaldo Airport → Funchal Bus Station (Rodoviária)
💡 A cheaper option, but with less frequent departures
Sobre Funchal
Wikipedia ↗
Funchal (Portuguese pronunciation: [fũˈʃal] ), officially City of Funchal (Portuguese: Cidade do Funchal), is the capital, largest city and a municipality in Portugal's Autonomous Region of Madeira, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. The city has a population of 105,795, making it the sixth largest cit...
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at Catedral?
Request a room on floors 2 or 3, facing the courtyard (away from Rua do Aljube). These floors are high enough for natural light but low enough for easy stair access if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Catedral?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noisy from street and reception) and any room facing Rua do Aljube, a narrow one-way street with local traffic and delivery vans from early morning.
Is Catedral noisy?
Rua do Aljube is a cobbled street with rubbish collection at 6am on weekdays and bar deliveries until midnight on weekends. The hotel bar (ground floor) can be heard in rooms directly above it.
Which rooms have the best views at Catedral?
The best view is from upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing south-west over the old town rooftops towards Funchal Bay. You'll see the cathedral tower and partial sea, not just the adjacent buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Catedral?
1. Parking is scarce on Rua do Aljube; use the public garage at Avenida Arriaga (5-min walk) and ask reception for a discounted rate. 2. Request a written confirmation of your room allocation 24 hours before arrival — this hotel sometimes overbooks courtyard rooms and moves guests to street-facing ones at check-in.
What time is check-in at Catedral?
Check-in at Catedral is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Catedral have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi (unlimited data, ~30 Mbps down) requires accepting terms on a portal; no login-password needed once accepted.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Catedral?
€2 per person per night (mandatory, up to 7 nights)
Where can I eat cheaply near Catedral?
A prego (steak sandwich) or soup and bread at a tasca — roughly €6–€9.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Catedral?
A single bus fare is €1.95; a day pass costs about €5.75. From the airport, take the Aerobus (€5 each way) rather than a taxi (€35–€40).
When is the best time to visit Funchal?
April to June – warm, sunny days (20–24°C) with fewer tourists than summer; the gardens are flowering and the sea is calm for swimming.
Principales atracciones en Funchal
💡 Look out for the park's botanical garden, which features a wide range of tropical plants and trees.
💡 Take a guided tour to learn more about Ronaldo's early life and career, and see some of his personal belongings on display.
💡 Look out for the centre's beautiful stained glass windows and intricate stone carvings.
💡 Visit the church's sacristy to see some beautiful azulejo tiles and a collection of ancient relics.
💡 Visit at sunset for the best views and a spectacular sight.