Residencial Mariazinha

Residencial Mariazinha is a two-star budget guesthouse at Rua de Santa Maria 155 in the Zona Velha, the old town of Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Rua de Santa Maria is the principal old-town street, known for its restaurants, bars and painted doors, and the guesthouse is a few doors from Santa Maria Hostel. The Sé Cathedral, the Mercado dos Lavradores, the Fort of São Tiago, the seafront promenade and the marina are all within a short walk, and the cable car to Monte leaves from the waterfront nearby. The guesthouse is a small, traditional residencial in an old townhouse, with the compact scale and period character typical of the district. Accommodation is limited to twin rooms and single rooms, each with a private bathroom, a television and air conditioning, which keeps the offer simple and suited to short stays. Breakfast is available for an additional charge, and on-site parking is listed as paid, a rare convenience in the pedestrian-focused old town where most visitors rely on public car parks. There is no restaurant, but the street has dozens of options serving Madeiran favourites such as espetada, grilled fish, limpets and poncha. The service character is modest and personal, with a small team, and it ranks well with a 4.2 rating at the lowest price tier. The location suits travellers who want to be in the middle of the old-town nightlife, though weekend evenings can be noisy, so light sleepers may wish to bring earplugs or ask about quieter rooms. Typical outings include the Monte cable car, the Madeira Story Centre, the Lido promenade and boat trips from the marina. Madeira Airport is about 20 minutes by taxi, and the airport bus runs to the city centre.