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983 reviews

Hotel Aare Thun

Hotel Aare Thun

Freienhofgasse 3, Thun, 3600, Switzerland

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Skiing

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Hotel Aare Thun

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

12.5mi

Sion Airport

39.9mi

EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg

57.7mi

Most popular amenities

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

Rooms

Boutique Double Room in Hotel Aare Thun

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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.

Deluxe Double Room in Hotel Aare Thun

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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.

Suite with River View in Hotel Aare Thun

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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.

Standard Double Room in Hotel Aare Thun

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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

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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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Guest reviews

8.8

983 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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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.

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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.

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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 !

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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..

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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.

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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.

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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.

Points of Interest Around Hotel Aare Thun

Attractions

Thun Castle (Schloss Thun)

0.2mi

Lake Thun (Thunersee)

0.4mi

St. Beatus Caves (St. Beatus-Höhlen)

9.2mi

Harder Kulm

11.3mi

Adventure Park Interlaken (Seilpark Interlaken)

12.1mi

Gurten

14.5mi

Schilthorn

16.9mi

Lake Brienz (Brienzersee)

19.3mi

First Cliff Walk

21.1mi

Eiger

21.7mi

Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory (Sphinx-Observatorium)

21.9mi

Jungfrau

22.1mi

Glacier Canyon

23.1mi

Aare Gorge

26.5mi

Maison Cailler

26.9mi

Restaurants

Restaurant Freienhof

Cuisines

  • European

Amenities of Hotel Aare Thun

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

Stay rules - Hotel Aare Thun

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property