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Museum House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Funchal, steps from Museum of Natural History

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Enjoy a view of the city from the room's large window, featuring a balcony with a metal railing.
Explore the wonders of the universe in this expertly designed room, featuring a collection of telescopes and astronomical equipment on display.
Two single beds with bedside tables and lamps, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.
Relax in the shaded outdoor seating area with a round table and four chairs, surrounded by a cobblestone floor and a beautiful tree.
Experience the charm of MADEIRA OPTICS MUSEUM, a two-story building with a red-tiled roof and black door.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Refrigerator & Microwave (2) | 1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Double Room, Refrigerator & Microwave (2)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (1)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Panoramic Double Room, Refrigerator, Sea View (6)

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Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 12 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Balcony, City View (3) | 1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Family Quadruple Room, Balcony, City View (3)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Refrigerator, City View (4) | 1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Standard Double Room, Refrigerator, City View (4)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Panoramic Double Room, Refrigerator, Partial Ocean View (5)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 12 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
R. das Pretas 51, Funchal, Madeira, 9000-049

What's nearby

  • Town Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Se Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Funchal Marina - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Madeira Casino - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Concerto - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Londres - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪O.Giro Churros&Paninis - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪o Americano - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪India Gate - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Museum House

Guesthouse near Town Square
Located close to Museum of Natural History and Museu da Madeira Wine Company, Museum House provides a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • 1 meeting room and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include amenities such as free WiFi, minibars, and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Hydromassage showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and limited housekeeping

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 1:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 70500/AL

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Museum House Guesthouse Funchal
Museum House Funchal
Museum House Funchal
Museum House Guesthouse
Museum House Guesthouse Funchal

Frequently asked questions

Is Museum House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Museum House?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Museum House?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Museum House?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Museum House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Museum House located?

Located in Sao Pedro, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Museum of Natural History, Town Square, and Funchal Sacred Art Museum. Museu da Madeira Wine Company and Se Cathedral are also within 5 minutes.

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Museum House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A heater for the water. Coffee and tea. 2 Cups.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy to find and get into but lots of stairs up to my room- no elevator available for those who may need one. If I were to visit again I would probably not stay in Funchal- I didn’t realize it was a cruise ship port, so the streets were always busy. Plenty of good nearby restaurants as a result though. The biggest thing that turned me off about the property was the absence of an on site person- as a result, it felt more like an air bnb… communication through the app was great when I had questions however.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

aLanTac

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sara I Cueto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
De kamer was simpel en klein maar perfect voor een korte verblijf. De manager was super aardig en behulpzaam!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, clean stay in a great location in Funchal. Sergio is a great host. There is no parking but there are garages close by for very cheap 24 hour parking. My only complaint was that the pillows were very cheap and uncomfortable so I used the blanket as a pillow.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn Augustus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ulrika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff, very nice and clean
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buona guestahouse al centro di Funchal. Prezzi competitivi. No aria condizionata
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La chambre est super bien situé et propre avec un petit frigo tres utile. Cest le top!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roy, Birmingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spotlessly clean rooms. On quiet street but minutes away from where the action is. Sergio very helpful and sociable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Gunnar Eide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Voksent par på ferietur.

God opplevelse. Meget hjelpsom og trivelig vert. Koselig renovert gammelt hus. Eneste minus er sengene. Disse kunne hatt bedre kvalitet.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adorei a minha estadia. Adorei tudo. Quarto, a localização. Só acho que devirua haver uma tomada na casa de banho para ligar o secador e aqueles produtos de higiene pequenos.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We would absolutely stay here again

Nice bright and comfortable room with everything you could need (hair dryer, fridge, kettle with assortment of teas and coffees, good WiFi connection). Sergio was excellent at keeping us informed and organised a taxi from the airport for us as well. The added bonus of seeing the Optics Museum and spending time reminiscing whilst browsing. The area has plenty of places to eat and drink nearby and it is a short walk down to the waterfront which goes past a nice little park. The only downside was the 4 flights of stairs which we did know about but hadn't really considered after the amount of walking that we did in the daytime! Definitely not Sergios fault but something to be considered if you are walking up and down hills all day long.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location, great host!

The location of Museum House is great, everything is at walking distance. There are also many restaurants, supermarkets and other shops nearby. Sergio is a fantastic host who will do everything to make your stay perfect. The room was neat and comfortable and it had a nice, luxurious shower. The only thing to keep in mind is the fact that it’s an old buidling, which means the doors and windows aren’t sound proof (you can hear other guests come down the stairs etc). There’s also no elevator, but for us that wasn’t a big problem. Sergio can help you book tours around the island for no additional cost, which we liked very much. You also get free entrance to his optical museum, which is great. All in all we recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

O.K., CGN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
zentral, sauber, modern eingerichtet, wenn auch keine Suite von der Größe her, aber sehr ausreichend für einige Tage. Jederzeit wieder! Mein Tipp: Zimmer Nr. 6 im obersten Stock mit Blick über die Dächer hin zum mehr und Blick nach hinten hoch zur Oberstadt!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right in the middle of town and Sergio was really helpful with suggestions of where to eat and things to do. Had a front room that was a little noisy if a car went by at night - only happened a few times and we were offered a change of room if it bothered us - but otherwise really comfortable and clean accommodation. And a camera museum built in! Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great find.....right in the Town centre, Quiet room, clean, modern and very helpful staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room in the old part of the city. Location was fantastic. So safe!!!!! Photo museum was a real treat for my husband. It was one of the highlites of his trip. Only complaint we had was the mattress was sooo firm. So if you like that you are in luck. For us not so lucky. But, that said, I would still go back. It was a great find.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Piotr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great customer service

Nicely localised in the Museum of Photography just a few minutes walk from the old centre of Funchal. Room was cosy and clean. You can feel the effort of well-maintainance. Unfortunately due to the heavy rain we couldn't have the roof-top room, which probably would have been better isolated from the street noise. The service at the reception is very kind and understanding so we could change our reservation with a refund. We're grateful and appreciate that kind of approach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Guest House with Great location

Located in a quite part of the town close to the main areas, was away from the hustle and bustle of town life but close enough to step into it if needed. The property is located next to the photographic museum and check in is with the Museum Manager. The property is very clean and newly renovated and immaculate inside. With traditional wooden varnished hall ways and stairs leading to the rooms. The room was very clean and well presented with a nice bed, well laundered and with contrasting white wardrobe and draws and a beautiful new bathroom with multi function shower (rain shower, body multi jets and traditional removable shower head) , basin and toilet. The room has a large Flat screen telly a fan and a Fridge and a great feature for me was the lockable shutters with mosquito screen, allowing for the windows to be left open with screens shut during the day and night. Very quite in the evenings with no outside noise or music and minimal noise from within.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018