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$300Freienhofgasse 3, Thun, 3600, Switzerland
983 reviews
1/33
Skiing
Restaurant
Free wifi
Room service
Sun deck
Tour desk
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Welcome to the enchanting Hotel Aare Thun, where Swiss charm meets modern comfort! Nestled just one kilometer from the vibrant city center of Thun, this 4-star gem invites you to experience the breathtaking beauty of Switzerland. Our address at Freienhofgasse 3 sets the stage for your adventure, offering easy access to the best sights and attractions. With prices starting at an affordable rate, your perfect getaway awaits!
Imagine waking up to stunning river views while enjoying a sumptuous breakfast prepared just for you. Whether you’re hitting the slopes for some skiing excitement or sipping a delightful drink on our sun deck, Hotel Aare Thun has it all. Take advantage of our friendly pet policy, indulge in delicious meals at our on-site restaurant, or relax in your soundproof room complete with a balcony to soak in the picturesque surroundings. Our dedicated 24-hour front desk is always here to assist with anything you need, making sure your stay is as smooth as Swiss chocolate!
Join the ranks of our delighted guests who have shared 983 glowing reviews, praising everything from the luxurious bathtubs to the serene garden. Whether you’re traveling with family and need kids' meals or seeking a romantic escape, our hotel caters to every traveler’s wish. Don’t miss the opportunity to unwind in style and create memorable experiences in the heart of Thun—your Swiss adventure begins at Hotel Aare Thun!
For those ready to explore, Hotel Aare Thun serves as the perfect launching pad! The proximity to Thun's lively city center means you can easily dive into the local culture, from charming boutiques to bustling markets. And if you're yearning for something a bit more adventurous, the surrounding mountains offer a playground of outdoor activities! Hiking trails and ski slopes beckon, ensuring you’ll have a heart-pounding day before returning to our cozy sanctuary to rest those weary limbs.
As the sun sets, the Hotel Aare Thun transforms into an inviting evening retreat. Make your way to the renowned Restaurant Freienhof, where exquisite European cuisine tantalizes the taste buds. Picture yourself savoring delectable dishes crafted from fresh local ingredients, all while basking in the tranquil ambiance. Whether you're toasting a special occasion or simply indulging in a delightful meal after a full day of exploring, your culinary experience here is sure to be memorable.
After a day filled with adventure and culinary delights, there's no better way to unwind than on your private balcony, taking in the serene river views as night blankets Thun. The peaceful atmosphere paired with our soundproof rooms creates a perfect haven for relaxation. Experience the best of Swiss hospitality at Hotel Aare Thun, where every detail is designed to enrich your stay and every moment is an opportunity for joy. Book your escape today—adventure awaits!
Closest airports
Bern Airport
12.5miSion Airport
39.9miEuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg
57.7miSkiing
Restaurant
Free wifi
Room service
Sun deck
Tour desk
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
River view
Elevator
Garden
View
Balcony
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Soundproof
Bathtub
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Boutique
1 King Size Bed
195 sqft
Private Bathroom
View
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
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Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Deluxe
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
270 sqft
River view
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Coffee machine
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Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room has parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as river views. The unit has 2 beds.
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Suite, River View
1 King Size Bed
355 sqft
River view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Coffee machine
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The suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The suite has parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as river views. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Double Room
1 Queen Size Bed
170 sqft
Private Bathroom
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Room - 1 Queen
175 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 1 bed.
Room - 2 Twin
1 Twin Bed
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Economy
175 sqft
Free wifi
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Suite
700 sqft
Free wifi
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
x8
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Economy, Single
175 sqft
Free wifi
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Triple Room
300 sqft
Free wifi
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Single Room
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Dormitory Standard
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8.8
983 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Value for money
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Featured reviews:
Amit
9.1
July 2024
Location was amazing and it had a clear view to the river as well as to the mountains. Location is mere 10 mins walking from Thun train station. The support staff especially the housekeeping and the Maintainance team was amazing. Reception staff was okay.
Asthetics of the room, cleanliness, location of hotel, hospitality of the staff. Since it was spring time (May 27th to June 3rd), it was so helpful as the hotel staff had kept umbrellas for its guests and they used to make sure that the damaged once are replaced almost everyday. Complimentary apples every evening was a sweet & healthy delight.
Lecia
10
September 2024
This hotel is a five minute stroll down the street from the train station. It is located right on the beautiful river. The staff are friendly and courteous. The food in the restaurant was top notch. The rooms are fantastic. The shower has great water pressure with both handheld and rain shower heads. There was no waiting for the water to warm up. Push the button and whatever temperature you have it set to gushes forth (wish my shower at home did that). The beds and pillows are so wonderful, it was hard to get going in the morning. No ambient noise from neighboring rooms. The best hotel I’ve stayed at in many years!!!
Not one thing.
John
8.2
June 2024
The location in Thun is ideal. The facility is adequate for a small motel room unfortunately without A/C. Shower is the BEST world wide. Staff were excellent.
Even though advertised with air-conditioning, it doesn’t, and has some other air modifying system which was ineffective in the aseasonal warm weather we experienced in May (20-25max) .This system pumped out hot air , (it was about 28’-30’ in the room but overnight 10 or so outside) giving us some terrible nights sleep until we established it could only be controlled by opening the verandah door, and weekend staff were not familiar enough with it to assist our uncomfortable dilemma, encountering the same problem after moving rooms because the A/C was not working….duh !
Sonia
10
September 2024
Nice hotel located 10 minutes walking distance from train station. Nice view of the river and mountains. Room is nicely decorated, modern and functional, bathroom with shower, and toiletries available. Safe with code, fridge with complimentary mineral water. WiFi is working well, bed is comfortable, plugs on both sides. The restaurant has a special menu on Sunday and it is well worth. Breakfast buffet served from 6:30 am serves nice salty and sweets, good choice and nice presented. Reception staff is nice and professional. Nearby you can have nice walks and several restaurant as well as shops. I can definitely recommend this hotel.
the sink is in the bedroom and not in the bathroom, which didn't totally convince me as a furnishing choice.
Karen
10
July 2024
The hotel is really nice! The decor, the cleanliness, the location, staff, everything. It is less than 10 minutes from the train station and there is a bus stop in under 5. It is right on the river with a covered bridge nearby. It is also right near the Old Town area and restaurants. There is a nespresso in the room which was a huge hit to get us moving in the am. The room is so clean and new feeling and so clean. The shower… amazing! They also stored our bags for the day too!
The property doesn’t have AC however, while it doesn’t get down to freezing temperatures, we found it to be very comfortable and not an issue at all and it was hot while we were visiting. We kept the room window curtains closed at all times which helped. If you don’t need to sleep in Antarctica, then the “moving air” they call it should be fine.
Lise
10
May 2024
Our prerequisites when we were searching for a hotel was firstly a very easy walk to the train station with our luggage, secondly a hotel that has a brilliant location for sightseeing, then a room that has a nice view and of course a comfortably spacious room with great beds and room to move comfortably. When one travels from far and it is expensive to travel, you want to get your choices right. This hotel and room 201 and 202 was just perfect for us. Loved this town and was greatful that we had made the choice to stay here for two nights. This was the right choice on our way to the town, Wengen where we would overnight next.
Gabrielle
9.1
May 2024
We did not have the breakfast, as we are not big breakfast eaters and felt the price was to high for what we would eat. Location was fabulous, enjoyed the view of the Aare River from our room. Room was very compact but had what we needed. Really appreciated the fridge and Nespresso coffee machine in the room.
We did find the room was warm and did have trouble trying to figure out the thermostat. We like to sleep in a cool room, so just opened up the window/door at night to cool down the room, ( as it was early May the temp was cool outside at night so this worked for us.) other times of the year we would have needed help to figure out the air conditioning..
Douglas
8.2
July 2024
Fantastic location right on the river and adjacent to the covered bridge. An easy walk to/from the train station and various restaurants, as well as to the castle and old town area. The hotel is beautifully renovated. Breakfast was wonderful and abundant. Staff were gracious and helpful.
Room was beautiful but small, not comfortable for relaxing in apart from sleeping as there really was nowhere to sit comfortably other than on the bed.
Lauren
9.1
May 2024
Location is incredible, right in the middle of everything. Our room even had a beautiful view of the mountains and the river so we could watch the surfers. The room was clean and well equipped. We loved the Nespresso machine and the shower had incredible water pressure.
The room was very warm, in fact my partner and I had some trouble sleeping because of it. It is a bit our fault, we stayed 3 nights and never said anything to the staff (we were barely at the hotel, taking daily trips out to hike, so it didn't seem worth it), but just something to note.
Christopher
10
October 2024
The location was perfect, a short walk from the train station and near everything we wanted to see. We needed a base to recuperate from our flight and Hotel Aare was perfect. The bed was great, the room dark and quiet, breakfast awesome, the shower exceptional, and staff super helpful and nice. We couldn't have been happier. We loved Thun and would love to return.
Everything was great and exceeded our expectations.
Attractions
Thun Castle (Schloss Thun)
0.2miLake Thun (Thunersee)
0.4miSt. Beatus Caves (St. Beatus-Höhlen)
9.2miHarder Kulm
11.3miAdventure Park Interlaken (Seilpark Interlaken)
12.1miGurten
14.5miSchilthorn
16.9miLake Brienz (Brienzersee)
19.3miFirst Cliff Walk
21.1miEiger
21.7miJungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory (Sphinx-Observatorium)
21.9miJungfrau
22.1miGlacier Canyon
23.1miAare Gorge
26.5miMaison Cailler
26.9miAttractions
Thun Castle (Schloss Thun)
0.2miLake Thun (Thunersee)
0.4miSt. Beatus Caves (St. Beatus-Höhlen)
9.2miHarder Kulm
11.3miAdventure Park Interlaken (Seilpark Interlaken)
12.1miGurten
14.5miSchilthorn
16.9miLake Brienz (Brienzersee)
19.3miFirst Cliff Walk
21.1miEiger
21.7miJungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory (Sphinx-Observatorium)
21.9miJungfrau
22.1miGlacier Canyon
23.1miAare Gorge
26.5miMaison Cailler
26.9miAirports
Bern Airport
12.5miSion Airport
39.9miEuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg
57.7miRestaurant Freienhof
Cuisines
Skiing
Restaurant
Free wifi
Room service
Sun deck
Tour desk
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
River view
Elevator
Garden
View
Balcony
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Soundproof
Bathtub
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Activities
Bike tours
Cycling
Hiking
Skiing
Walking tours
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Ironing service
Laundry
Food & Drink
Breakfast in the room
Kids' meals
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Currency exchange
Invoice provided
Tour desk
General
Elevator
Family rooms
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Hypoallergenic
Laptop size safe
Non-smoking rooms
Pet Friendly
Room service
Smoke-free property
Soundproof
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Living Area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
Fire extinguishers
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Transportation
Public transit tickets
View
Inner courtyard view
River view
View
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs CHF 20 per day.
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
$33 per child per day
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$33 per person per day
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$89 per person per day
The price in CHF has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
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