Church of Our Saviour Tower

Pastries, bread and sandwiches make this a reliable breakfast stop when everybody wants to choose their own thing.

Excellent ice cream for kids and serious coffee for adults is about as good a family compromise as it gets.

A quiet harborfront setting gives you central access without feeling like you are sleeping on top of the busiest streets.

Outdoor food stalls and lots of choice make this ideal when one kid wants pizza and another wants something completely different.

Staying right on the canal is the splurge, and it makes early morning walks much easier before the crowds arrive.

A beautiful central splurge with calm common spaces, best for families with older kids who do not need a playroom.