Casa da Praca is located in the heart of Funchal. There are coffee shops and restaurants right downstairs, 2 supermarkets including a large one like Pingo Doce within 4 minutes walk. In less than 10 mins walk, you get to Zona Velha, the old town, and to the cable car that goes to Monte. You can pretty much get to anywhere on foot. The elevator building may look narrow from the front but the actual apartments are super spacious and ultra modern once you step inside, even hi-tech. We booked a total of 3 2-bedroom units (1 bedroom with 2 twin beds, 1 bedroom with 1 double bed, extra sofa bed in the living room) for a 5 day stay. There are 2 bathrooms to each unit with 1 in suite in the double bed room, it even has a bidet! Electrical shades installed in each bedroom and living room. AC available. Beds were very comfortable. The completeness of the kitchen will blow your mind away, It has a stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, juice maker, etc. better than my own kitchen seriously. Plus it came with complementary fruits. Each unit comes with a washer but you'd have to hand dry your clothes on the balcony, no dryer. Assigned parking spots available inside the courtyard but request ahead with the host to guarantee yourself a spot. Street parking is Funchal is scary as streets are ultra narrow. Isabel our hostess has been more than wonderful, very responsive informative and helpful. Casa da Praca beats 5* hotels anytime, a home away from home.