Short stays in Funchal, from three nights.
You do not need a month in Madeira to stay somewhere properly good. Several Bond apartments open up from three nights, so a long weekend in central Funchal gets you a whole private apartment, self check-in and a local host instead of a hotel corridor.
Spaces you can book for a long weekend
Real photos of real apartments, all in walkable central Funchal. Tap through for the exact minimum stay and live availability.
Three-night minimum
Selected apartments accept stays from three nights. Pick your dates and the calendar shows exactly what is bookable, no enquiry needed.
Arrive whenever your flight lands
Smart-lock self check-in with a code sent before you travel, plus a WhatsApp line to the team in Funchal if anything is unclear.
Walkable, central Funchal
Old town, the market, the cable car and the promenade are all on foot. No hire car needed for a short break.
All-inclusive nightly rate
Utilities, fast WiFi, linens, towels and cleaning are already in the price. Booking direct saves around 15% versus the same apartment on Airbnb.
What three nights in Funchal actually gets you
Land, drop bags, walk into the old town for dinner on Rua de Santa Maria. Nothing ambitious, just the promenade and a glass of Madeira.
Mercado dos Lavradores in the morning, cable car up to Monte, gardens, then the toboggan run back down. Home to cook, or eat local at Santa Maria.
One levada walk. Levada dos Balcoes if you want easy, Rabacal if you want the full Madeira postcard. Back in Funchal for a slow evening.
Add Ponta de Sao Lourenco for the volcanic east coast, Porto Moniz for the lava pools, or Camara de Lobos and Cabo Girao for the cliffs.
Included on every short stay
- 1 Gbps fibre WiFi
- Smart-lock self check-in, any arrival time
- All utilities and taxes shown up front
- Fresh linens and towels
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Coffee, salt and olive oil to start you off
- Digital arrival and neighbourhood guide
- WhatsApp support from the Funchal team
Long weekends, done properly.
Couples flying in from Lisbon, London or Dublin for a few days of sun. Friends doing a hiking weekend. Remote workers stacking a Friday onto a trip. Anyone who would rather have a kitchen, a sofa and a balcony than a hotel room with a kettle.
Short stay FAQ
What is the minimum stay?
Some Bond apartments accept three nights. Each apartment page shows its own minimum, and the booking calendar only lets you select dates that work.
Can I book a weekend break?
Yes. Thursday to Sunday and Friday to Monday are our most common short stays. Weekend dates go first, so book a few weeks ahead where you can.
Is a short stay more expensive per night?
No surcharge. You pay the standard all-inclusive nightly rate. The extra discount only appears on stays of 28 nights or more.
What if my flight lands late?
Not an issue. Every apartment uses smart-lock self check-in and you get your code and arrival guide before you fly.
Do I need a hire car for three nights?
Not for Funchal itself, everything central is walkable. If you want one levada walk or a north coast day, a taxi transfer or a one-day rental covers it.