Sé Boutique Hotel

Sé Boutique Hotel is a mid-range boutique hotel at Rua do Sabão 53 in the Zona Velha, the old town of Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. The location is one of the most atmospheric in the city: the cobbled lanes of Rua de Santa Maria, with its painted doors and many restaurants, the Sé Cathedral, the Mercado dos Lavradores and the seafront promenade are all within a few minutes on foot. The hotel occupies a renovated historic building, blending traditional stonework and Madeiran character with a contemporary interior. Rooms are offered as standard doubles, deluxe rooms, junior suites and standard apartments, with air conditioning and free wifi throughout, and the apartments suit longer stays or small groups. The rooftop bar terrace is a key feature, giving views over the old town rooftops, the bay and the hills, and is popular at sunset. A restaurant on site serves breakfast and meals, with Madeiran dishes such as espetada, fresh fish and bolo do caco likely to feature in the area's dining scene. The front desk operates around the clock and a concierge can arrange tours, transfers and restaurant bookings, while the property is pet friendly, which is unusual for a city centre hotel. There is no parking, which is typical for the pedestrian-focused old town, so guests with cars use public car parks nearby. With a 4.6 rating and a middle price tier, it offers a stylish and walkable base for couples, solo travellers and cultural visitors who prefer nightlife and restaurants on the doorstep. Because the old town is lively in the evening, visitors who prefer silence can request a room on an upper floor or away from the street. Madeira Airport is about 20 minutes by taxi, and the cable car to Monte is within walking distance along the seafront.