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Hotel Aare Thun

4.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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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

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

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Boutique Room

Boutique Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Map
Freienhofgasse 3, Thun, BE, 3600

What's nearby

  • Schloss Thun - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Thun Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Schloss Schadau - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Thunersee - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Arena Thun - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beau Rivage - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chillounge GmbH - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Waisenhaus - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Del Padre - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Parada 30 - ‬2 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 7 meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe, a lift and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms have amenities, such as free WiFi and safes, in addition to sound-insulated walls and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hairdryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, 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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered 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

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Baroque architecture
  • Built in 1958
  • Smoke-free property

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 are 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.

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: from 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?

Checkout 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

Justin

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

WEI AUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location, 5mins walk from station, room and service are great, strongest recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in the center of the old town, close to public transportations (trains and buses). Very clean and spacious room, good bed, quiet with view on the river, and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

François

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

Wonderful weeks end

À wonderful moment in Thun ! I stayed with my friend for 3 days to prepare the Ironman in July and it was such a good place. We recommend it for sure ! Very clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Angélique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is recently renovated and very stylish, with a consistent aesthetic throughout. Furnishing and finishings are well thought out, modern, and luxurious. The property itself is ideally situated, with lovely views of the Aare River, the historic covered bridge/dam, and the architecturally interesting surrounding buildings. Our room was comfortable, clean, and very functional. Very nice shower. Balconies are great. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and got us into our room early. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

zuhaib

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The only positive was the Location of the hotel. However, it is no way close to a 4 star hotel. I could not open the window. It was broken. When I informed to hotel staff, they said that they cannot do anything as it was Sunday. The repair can only be done on Monday. There was a live spider in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a generally good stay at Hotel Aare with some hiccups. The rooms are newly renovated in a nice style. While the rooms are very small they were clever with the placements. For a few days if you are not around much the rooms would suffice but for a relaxing longer stay/more than 1 person a bigger room would be recommended. Unfortunately on one of the days I was woken up around 7am by drilling but I hope this was an exception. The rooms were also very cold and reception was not informed on how to heat them up, despite asking twice since the climatisation didn’t work. After some searching I found a radiator hidden behind a curtain, which reception was totally unaware of and never informed of before. Restaurant food was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

jorge

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

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

Stephen

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

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

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

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