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Hotel Aare Thun

4.0 star property
This castle-side retreat combines attentive service with gourmet dining experiences, creating a welcoming atmosphere near Thun's most iconic landmarks

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Hotel Aare Thun, located between Thun Castle and Schloss Schadau, offers a peaceful garden and terrace. Guests enjoy helpful staff, free WiFi, and delicious meals at Restaurant Freienhof. Business visitors benefit from seven meeting rooms.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror with a round light, a wooden wardrobe, and a small desk with a chair.

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with a view of buildings, and a purple rug.

Boutique Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden flooring, a walk-in closet, and a desk with a lamp.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a TV, and a balcony with a view of buildings.

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Bälliz, a neighborhood in Thun, Hotel Aare Thun is near a train station and on the waterfront. Thun Castle and Schloss Schadau are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thunersee and Niederhorn. Oberhofen Castle and Spiez Castle are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including hiking/biking trails, downhill skiing, and snowboarding. Visit our Thun travel guide
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Freienhofgasse 3, Thun, BE, 3600

What's nearby

  • A historic building with red shutters and a coat of arms.
    Thun Castle
    4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A sunset over a lake with mountains in the background.
    Lake Thun
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • A large, historic building with multiple towers and a well-maintained lawn in front.
    Schloss Schadau
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Schloss Thun
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blumlisalp Steamship
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Thun (ZTK-Thun Train Station)
    4 min walk
  • Bern (BRN-Belp)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Waisenhaus
    3 min walk
  • Chillounge GmbH
    2 min walk
  • Hotel Freienhof Thun
    1 min walk
  • Pizzeria al ponte
    1 min walk
  • Schlossberg Thun
    4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Aare Thun

  • Upscale hotel near Thun Castle
  • Located close to Schloss Schadau and Thunersee, Hotel Aare Thun provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Restaurant Freienhof, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an elevator
    • Luggage storage, 7 meeting rooms, and free newspapers
    • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 60 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi and safes, in addition to sound-insulated walls and minibars.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
    • LCD TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (CHF 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 22 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Freienhof

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Baroque architecture
  • Built in 1958
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.50 per person, per night for adults; CHF 1.75 per night for guests aged 6-15 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 6 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 22 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Aare Thun pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 20 per pet, per night.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CHF 20 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Aare Thun?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Aare Thun?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Aare Thun located?

Located in Bälliz, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Thun Castle, Schloss Schadau, and Thunersee. Oberhofen Castle and Spiez Castle are also within 9 mi (15 km). Thun (ZTK-Thun Train Station) and Thun Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Aare Thun Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Goed stadshotel

Mooie kamer,wel vrij klein, fijne douche, minpuntje is wastafel in slaapkamer. Vriendelijk personeel, lekker ontbijt
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

.

Wonderful hotel. Very friendly welcome, and excellent room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

素敵なホテル

スタッフは親切、館内清潔、駅から近くてともて便利です。ホテル周りにはレストランやカフェが沢山あり食事に困ることはありません。部屋からの眺めが最高でした。予約の際にバルコニー付きを選ぶと良いと思います。
部屋からの景色
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfull
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evlampia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From our first greeting at reception to our farewell, everything was great.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thun Visit

The room I was assigned was a large-sized suite and very spacious. The bed was extremely comfy. It had an office desk by the window and a great view of the Aare River outside with two balconies. The bathroom was spacious - I wish my stay were long enough that I could utilize the jacuzzi as well. The room was quite spacious and there was more than enough storage. Very impressive room. The hotel is centrally located and very easy to walk to from the train station and to the old city.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oustanding location . Superb overall design

The building of the '50s has gone a superb architectural update and interior design is oustanding. As an Architect myself that was the main reason to chose it. Did not disapoint, even though some times interior design conspires with comfort, i est lights should consider some extra general lightning. The suite is great with several windows and balconies overlooking the Aare river and the surfers "show" at The Monter wave. Mesmerizing Indeed. Staff was the lowest point. More due to a 2/3 stars hotel than a 4 Star one. And I spend over 200 nights a year touring Europe or at Manhattan at 4 or 5 hoteles. The young staff don't seem to care at all, almost never says "Guten Tag"! Not to mention the weird inmutable system to do housekeeping prioritizing the rooms left empy and not the suites!!! Anyway could not get an early check in at arrival and our room was not cleaned until 4 PM. The lady in charge shouted at us in German though I kindly told her in German that I did not speak her lamguage. Rude as well was a lady at breakfast (Silvia) that almost through the waste coffee over me and some other guest. When asked about if a could get a napking (only one for a buffet breakfast) told me: " not now, when I have time!" Almost shouting. Peharps the hotel should consider some extra waitress or anger managment talks with staff. The icing of the cake about staff was the bartender who grave us a few ice cubes in a plastic open bag with a warning:" ice is not free here"! Room for improvmen
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Buddhika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located, very modern, lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ÖMER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mükemmel Konaklama

Tam anlamıyla mükemmel bir konaklamaydı. Personelin güler yüzü, odanın konforu, genel temizlik otele 5 yıldız vermemiz için yeterli. Aare nehrinin müthiş manzarası puanı destekleyici oldu.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muito bom o hotel, gostamos muito!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean hotel right on the river. We arrived late and left early so didn’t experience much of the town, but we walked to a restaurant and it did seem like it would be a very nice place to stay. Mixed reviews on the pillows from my group. If you like soft, down pillows, you’ll have the best sleep of your life. If you need some substance to support your neck, you’re going to have a problem here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room is small but very confortable. The Staff is very kind. Very close to the train station.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great 1st experience in Thun

Our experience was great. Hotel has a great easy to walk location and the views from the balcony is amazing. The service was impeccable and without question the room was one of the better ones we've stayed in, very nicely appointed with a very comfortable bathroom, the Nexpresso machine gave it a nice touch. I would recommend it to anybody.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top

Top 3 der Hotels welches ich dieses Jahr besucht habe und das waren einige. Zimmer sind Wunderschön, sauber und die freistehende Badewanne war der absolute Wahnsinn. Habe extra 1 Nacht verlängert, da ich mich so wohl gefühlt habe. Personal ist auch sehr freundlich und Hilfsbereit. Kann ich nur weiter empfehlen.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hatice

Thun merkezinde nehrin hemen kenarında harika bir otel. Çok temiz ve konforlu. Mutlaka tavsiye ederiz.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Klara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hochwertig👍

Tolles Hotel an super Lage,sehr stilvoll eingerichtet!! Für einen längerenAufenthalt würde ich mir etwas mehr Raum wünschen. Super Mitarbeiter,alle sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit,von dem Empfang bis zum Nachtportier!Vielen Dank dafür!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views over the river, and a very nice well-appointed room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Clean room, friendly staff and a fridge full of drinks and goodies resupplied when needed. Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Most recommended stay in Thun

The hotel is new, room size is spacious and most importantly it’s so comfy and clean. The room I stayed came with bathtub, totally love it. The staffs are friendly. I’ll definitely come back to stay when I’m back to Thun again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marco Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Increíble ubicación en el corazón de la ciudad
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a superb hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We genuinely had the best stay at this hotel, so much so we wanted to extend and stay longer. Clean, beautiful, wonderful rooms. Wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a good location. Thun was a nice place to visit. Rooms were nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and walkable to the train station. Only issue was pillows quality are so bad, I slept without pillow for 5 nights.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024