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Hotel Kettenbrücke

4.0 star property
Hotel in Aarau with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace

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Restaurant
Lobby sitting area
Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Hotel Kettenbrücke, in the city center, offers free breakfast with regional specialties. Relax on the rooftop terrace or dine at Hotel Zollhuus steakhouse. Business travelers enjoy meeting facilities and helpful multilingual staff at this upscale accommodation.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2016
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | Private kitchen | Espresso maker

Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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Zollrain 16, Aarau, 5000

What's nearby

  • Kasino Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Aarau Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Aargau Art Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Naturama Aargau Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Aargau Jura Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Oberentfelden Station - 10 min drive
  • Aarau Station - 13 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Summertime - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Falken Good-Food - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Waldmeier - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Krone - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Pickwick Pub - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kettenbrücke

Upscale hotel in the city center
Free breakfast (local cuisine), a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Kettenbrücke. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Hotel Zollhuus, the on-site steakhouse. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and luggage storage
  • Bicycle parking, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, free newspapers, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Kettenbrücke include comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 32.50 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Hotel Zollhuus

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (6:30 AM - 10:00 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (7:30 AM - 8:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 32.50 per day (164 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.0 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, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Kettenbrücke Aarau
Hotel Kettenbrücke
Hotel Kettenbrücke Hotel
Hotel Kettenbrücke Aarau
Hotel Kettenbrücke Hotel Aarau

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Kettenbrücke pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Hotel Kettenbrücke?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Kettenbrücke?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Hotel Kettenbrücke located?

Located in the heart of Aarau, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Aarau Church and Kasino Park. Aargau Art Museum and Aargau Jura Park are also within 15 minutes. Aarau Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Hotel Kettenbrücke Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 148 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Quiet, well situated, friendly staff. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great hotel. Breakfast could be more colorful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice .. just lacked AC like all hotels in Switzerland so was hot even with a small fan and tiny window open. The hotel was very conveniently located and the parking was reasonable (15 chf per night) in a lot nearby. Breakfast was good. Staff was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is a fairly basic room with no special amenities; bring your own shampoo etc. There is a Nespresso machine that is greatly appreciated. Also the restaurant is quite good and the staff very efficient. Many restaurant, cafés, and pubs closely located on food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Vi bokade sista minuten för en familj på fyra på genomfört och fick en svit. Stort och rymligt och modern inredning. Tyvärr lite ljudligt med fönster mot gatan.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Optimale Lage zur Altstadt, gleich am Fluss liegend. Sehr freundliches Personal
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Das einzige, was ich persönlich schade finde, sind die Kosmetikprodukte auf den Zimmern. Diese entwerten das Ambiente und wirken billig und sind zudem aufgrund der Inhaltsstoffe bedenklich. Ansonsten gefiel uns das Hotel sehr gut.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

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

Merry Christmas 🎄

Ausserordentlich nette, hilfsbereite und freundliche Mitarbeiter …. Ein Zimmer in dem man sich zu Hause fuehlen kann. Ein weihnachtlich schoenes Erlebnis! Danke Euch allen
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanne

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

skønt sted, kommer gerne igen

Helt igennem fantastisk hotel, virkelig fint, nem parkering. venlig personale, fin restaurant, dejlig morgenmad. Det virkede meget til at være et sted man tog hen når man er 2 der skal have en dejlig get2gether ;) Vi følte os dog ikke i vejen på nogen måder, vores børn er dog også teenager
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

FREDDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Juste une nuit dans cet hôtel car nous prenions l avion le lendemain matin. Très bel hôtel très jolie ville avec promenade sympa à faire. Tres bon pdj
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario Torres

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

Maravilloso y lindo hotel!

Muy bonito y súper confortable hotel, todas sus instalaciones bien cuidadadas, la atencion del personal excelente, delicioso el desayuno y la comida en su restaurante y cafetería. Muy agradable nuestra estancia, Gracias y felicidades
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small beautiful quiet village- a non tourist area. Very safe with public transportation available.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

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

Sehr schönes Hotel, super Lage

Sehr schönes Hotel, modern, sauber, super Lage
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Urs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sauberes Zimmer, praktisch eingerichtet. Dusche, Toilette sauber, Einteilung originell und funktionell gelöst.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
geen airco op de warme kamer en onvoldoende verluchting
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

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

Buiseness Stay

Sleeping 5 of 5 Room 5 of 5 Parking, check-in parking. Both challenging. No Hotel Parking. 3 of 5. Breakfast: 5 of 5 (however same at all breakfasts..) Great cheeses. Housekeeping 5 of 5 Front desk close early on Sundays (4.30 pm), good to knew. In all 5☆
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Great hotel and location

Best Hotel and location in Aarau. My go-to when working there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr nettes Personal, tolles Zimmer, Frühstücksbuffet toll. Empfehlenswert.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aarau is an adorable old walled city with a river running through it and the hotel is charming, but also completely renovated inside. Staff was super nice. Bottled water and breakfast was included.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schönes Hotel, sehr sauber, ruhig, unkompliziertes Ein- und Auschecken, war nicht das erste Mal dort und auch nicht das letzte Mal, komme gern wieder.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reolon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very comfortable and the stuff was friendly. The location is also good. Just 100 meters and you are in the old town. It's recommendable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Proche du centre, chambre confortable et grande.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Sehr zu empfehlen

Super gelegenes Hotel in der Altstadt ... mit Auto und Bus gut zu erreichen. Viele Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten in der Nähe, aber auch ein lauschiger Spaziergang an der Aare ist nur ein Steinwurf entfernt. Sehr moderne Einrichtung. Zimmer modern und sehr funktional eingerichtet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Markus

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

Gute Lage, modern und tolles Team

Schönes, modernes Hotel an perfekter Lage in Aarau. Vielen Dank an das tolle, hilfsbereite Team.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Henry

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

Hotel Kettenbrücke

Convenient and comfortable place to stay. Due to pandemic measures service a bit limited but manageable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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