Hotel Brosundet
Norwegian art nouveau
Former fishermen’s warehouses
The two historic buildings that make up boutique Hotel Brosundet are some of a select handful of listed art nouveau edifices in Ålesund. Originally a pair of warehouses, this sleek Scandi stay sits right above the town’s main waterway; you can watch fishing vessels pass by on their way to unload the catch of the day as you enjoy leisurely breakfasts. By day, explore the colourful town or sail through the dramatic fjords, then return for multi-course, mod-Norwegian dinners and warming digestifs by the fire. Skål!
Facilities
Rooms
131, including five suites.
Checkout
Noon. Earliest check-in, 3pm. Both times are flexible, subject to availability, for NOK100 an hour.
More Details
Rates include Continental breakfast.
Also
Due to its historic nature (and a fair few stairs), the hotel is not easily accessible for wheelchair users.
Hotel Closed
The hotel is closed every year from 18 December to 2 January and over Easter weekend.
Fitness Center
Free Internet Access
Laundry
Pet Friendly
On-Site Restaurant
At the Hotel
Free WiFi throughout. In rooms: TV, free bottled water, Nespresso coffee machine and Sprekenhus bath products.
Our Favourite Rooms
Frankly, we love any room that looks out over water, and luckily there are some in each category here. Seeking the most secluded spot for your romantic break? Room 47 of Hotel Brosundet is the Molja Lighthouse; a five-minute walk from the main hotel, it sits at the end of the city jetty, staring out to sea towards the outer islands and still guiding incoming ships with its flashing lights.
Packing Tips
Bring your fisherman’s beanie (and a serious appetite) and you’ll fit right in.
Also
Themed events are held in the bar on Thursday nights – wine and cheese pairings, charcuterie tastings, celebrations of International Chardonnay Day and more.
Children
Welcome, but not catered to.
Gallery
Food & Drink
Top Table
Make tracks for a table by the arched windows so you can gaze out over the harbour.
Dress Code
Take a cue from the sleek interior design and channel ‘award-winning-architect-on-holiday’ style.
Hotel Restaurant
At Apotekergata No. 5, the menu revolves around unique local produce. For dinner, indulge in multi-course tasting menus that explore the topography of the region through taste – which means you’ll have dishes inspired by the fjords, the sea, the garden and the fields. Ingredients are dictated by what’s in season and the catch of the day, but expect a fishy focus – smoked mountain trout and plenty of cod. Choose from three-, five- or seven-course menus with optional drink pairings – of beer and cider, as well as wine.
Daily breakfasts – buffets spreads of cereals, organic breads, eggs-many-ways, juices, Fairtrade coffees and Pukka teas – are served in the channel-facing lounge next to the lobby.
Hotel Bar
Arkivet Bar gets its name (which translates to Archive Bar) from its former life as the personal offices and archives of local trader Peder Devold, who ran his fish-oil business on the premises in the early 1900s. Facing the cobblestoned streets, it could easily be mistaken for a storefront from the outside, until you spot the copper bar. Dark and moody, it’s loved by locals (and visitors) in need of a nightcap. Vintage cocktails are the name of the game, but you’ll also find a selection of wines and local beers.
Last Orders
Breakfast is served from 7am to 10am during the week and 8am to 11pm at weekends, and dinners are served from 6pm to 10pm. Lunches (from noon to 3pm) are available in summer from 17 May. Arkivet Bar is open daily from 6pm to 2am.
Planes
Flights from Norway’s major cities – Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim and Stavanger – Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Gdansk land at Ålesund Airport, Vigra. The hotel can arrange private transfers (NOK1,500 for up to four guests) for the 30-minute journey.
Trains
The closest rail station is in Åndalsnes, 130 kilometres from the hotel. You can catch a train there from Oslo, Bergen or Trondheim, but you’ll need your own set of wheels to make the two-and-a-half-hour drive to the hotel.
Automobiles
You won’t need a car in Ålesund, but if you’re exploring the wider region and coming with wheels, you can leave them at a nearby public car park for NOK250 a day.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
There are outdoor activities for every season in Ålesund: kayaking and swimming in the summer, and snowshoeing and frigid-fjord sailing in the winter. There’s no shortage of scenic hiking trails that start nearby – strike out to Fjellstua Viewpoint for sweeping views over the sea and islands or explore Atlantic Sea Park. Plan an action-packed day out with 62Nord – choose from helicopter sightseeing tours, RIB-rafting trips or sea safaris. Rather stay warm and dry? Get your fix of art, history and culture with visits to Kube Art Museum, Aalesunds Museum and The Fisheries Museum.
Learn about the region’s seafaring history (and present) at prettily striped Alnes Lighthouse.
Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt
This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .
