Hotel Brosundet
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Hotel Brosundet is worth booking if a central waterfront base and friendly staff matter more to you than the lowest bill. Travellers watching every krone should know that guests flag extra charges for parking, coffee and wellness.
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Hotel Brosundet is our Best Value pick in Ålesund. It suits couples and city-break travellers who want to walk out of the door into the historic district, with shops and restaurants close by. Guests praise a warm welcome and attentive service.
It is less suited to anyone who dislikes paying extras. Guests mention high room rates plus charges for parking, coffee and wellness facilities. If you arrive by car, factor parking into the cost before you decide.
Location and getting around
The address is Apotekergt 5, and the location score is 9.7, the strongest figure in this hotel's data. Jugendstilsenteret is just 0.1 km away, about 1 minute on foot by straight-line estimate. Guests describe a central waterfront setting in the historic district.
Other sights are not close. Valderøy Church is 3.6 km away, roughly 45 minutes on foot, and Alnes Lighthouse is 9.7 km, about 121 minutes. Both are far: you will need public transport or a taxi. Walking times are estimates that have not been verified.
What guests say
The score is 8.8 out of 10 from 404 reviews. Two positives stand out. Location comes first, with guests liking the waterfront setting near shops and restaurants. Staff come second: people describe a friendly, helpful team.
The main complaint is value for money. Room rates are seen as high, and extra charges for parking, coffee and wellness facilities add to the bill. That is worth weighing honestly against the location.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults, were €179.81 per night, around €360 for the two nights. The sample median was €174.56, so Brosundet sat slightly above it. These are not live quotes; check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Quality Hotel Ålesund, scored 8.5 and cost €121.23 a night, about €59 less. Our Luxury pick, Hotel 1904, scored 9.0 and cost €177.88, a little under Brosundet on those dates. All three are 4-star hotels. So the honest comparison is this: Brosundet's case rests on its central waterfront position, with breakfast listed as continental and buffet, while Hotel 1904 matched it on price with a higher score. Compare live prices for both.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 7 eligible properties in Ålesund. Brosundet shared second place on guest score and has the highest location score in its data at 9.7. The Best Value pick balances score, review count and price. It is not the cheapest choice in town.
Before you book
Room size, noise levels, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the rate conditions to see whether breakfast is included.
Ask about the cost of parking, coffee and wellness access, since guests mention charges for all three. The property lists a restaurant, a gym, a terrace, family rooms and free Wi-Fi; confirm opening times for your dates.
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Is Hotel Brosundet in the centre of Ålesund?
Guests describe a central waterfront setting in the historic district, and the location score is 9.7. Jugendstilsenteret is about 1 minute away on foot.
Does Hotel Brosundet charge for parking?
Guests report extra charges for parking. The exact fee is not confirmed in our data, so ask the hotel before you arrive.
Is breakfast available at Hotel Brosundet?
Breakfast is listed as continental and buffet. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed, so check when booking.
Can I walk to Alnes Lighthouse from Hotel Brosundet?
Not realistically. It is 9.7 km away, about 121 minutes on foot, so plan on public transport or a taxi.
How much is Hotel Brosundet per night?
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were €179.81 a night. Check today's price for your dates.