Situated in the heart of Funchal at just 300 metres from the St. James Fort and the Electricity Museum, this hotel is the perfect spot for exploring the capital city of the autonomous Region of Madeira. The Barreirinha sea resort is a 5-minute walk away and The Cable Car of Monte and a public bus stop can be found within a 2-minute walk. Guests that want to learn a little bit more about the history of the Island should take the 2-minute walk to Madeira Story Centre, a spectacular modern museum with tons of expositions about the History and culture of Madeira island. If some shopping is needed the Farmers market can be reached for 10 minutes with a leisurely pace and offers a true beehive-like atmosphere, where one can find everything from fresh produce to weaved baskets and embroideries.