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Hotel Aare Thun

4.0 star property
Baroque hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Meeting facility
Exterior
Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Suite | Wardrobe
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

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Boutique Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Boutique Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Freienhofgasse 3, Thun, BE, 3600

What's nearby

  • Schloss Thun - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Thun Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Schloss Schadau - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Thunersee - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Arena Thun - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chillounge GmbH - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beau Rivage - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Del Padre - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Waisenhaus - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria al ponte - ‬1 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 a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, free newspapers, and luggage storage
  • 7 meeting rooms, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • 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 20 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

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 4.00 per person, per night for adults; CHF 2.00 per night for guests aged 6-16 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 6 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 1.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 20 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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Freienhof
Freienhof Hotel
Freienhof Hotel Thun
Freienhof Thun
Hotel Freienhof
Freienhof Swiss Quality Thun
Freienhof Hotel
Hotel Aare Thun Thun
Hotel Aare Thun Hotel
Hotel Aare Thun Hotel Thun

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 at Hotel Aare Thun?

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.

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Reviews

Hotel Aare Thun Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

jorge

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

8/10 Good

Buddhika

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Fabulous hotel and staff

Fabulous hotel in a Great location-good staff,excellent breakfast and given an upgrade room which was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, clean, well kept hotel, and excellent location from train station in Thun and walking distance to everything! Would stay again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rommel

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

Best Hotel in Thun hands down!

Great hotel! Newly renovated, friendly staff and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Qingyun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in nice condition, walkable, nice neighborhood, good amenities. We had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

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

A hotel to be absolutely to recommend

Perfect location to stay in Thun, we enjoyed every day. Very delicious breakfasts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent

We really enjoyed 4 nights in this newly refurbished hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super schönes sowie mit Details versehenes Zimmer sowie herzlichen Emfang. Können es sehr empfehlen und würden immer gerne wieder kommen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location is everything, the town is beautiful and a lot of bars and restaurants within 2 min walking. The hotel is very clean and comfortable. I will be definitely staying there in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

loved this hotel!

Super clean and beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean. We had a beautiful view and it was convenient to the train station as well as the historic area. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luz Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Es muy bonito, tranquilo y limpio
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

CHUNFANG

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

整體還不錯👍

飯店稍微老舊一點，但整體都還不錯，有大陽台可看街景！地點也離車站不遠，可選擇搭巴士也可以步行！附近購物超級方便👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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