Hotel Aare Thun

Property class: 4

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Located close to Thun Castle and Schloss Schadau, 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.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror with a round light, a wooden wardrobe, and a small desk with a chair.

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with a view of buildings, and a purple rug.

Boutique Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden flooring, a walk-in closet, and a desk with a lamp.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a TV, and a balcony with a view of buildings.

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Bälliz, a neighborhood in Thun, Hotel Aare Thun is near a train station and on the waterfront. Thun Castle and Schloss Schadau are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thunersee and Niederhorn. Oberhofen Castle and Spiez Castle are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including downhill skiing, hiking/biking trails, and snowboarding. Visit our Thun travel guide
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Freienhofgasse 3, Thun, BE, 3600

What's nearby

  • A castle with three towers and a large central tower.
    Thun Castle
    4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A historic castle with towers and a tower with a spire, surrounded by water and greenery.
    Lake Thun
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • A large, historic building with multiple towers and a well-maintained lawn in front.
    Schloss Schadau
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Schloss Thun
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Thunersee
    4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chillounge GmbH
    2 min walk
  • Pizzeria al ponte
    1 min walk
  • Mani's coffee + wine bar
    5 min walk
  • Kaffeemühle
    5 min walk
  • Waisenhaus
    3 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 premises
    • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
    • 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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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?

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Aare Thun Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

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

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10/10 Excellent

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Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

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Centrally located, very modern, lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Best Hotel in Thun hands down!

Great hotel! Newly renovated, friendly staff and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Hotel was in a good location. Thun was a nice place to visit. Rooms were nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

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Hotel is in nice condition, walkable, nice neighborhood, good amenities. We had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic views over the river, and a very nice well-appointed room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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loved this hotel!

Super clean and beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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good location, 5mins walk from station, room and service are great, strongest recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful hotel. Very friendly welcome, and excellent room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Most excellent and accommodating staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location by the covered bridge and river. Very easy to get to shops and restaurants! Beautiful city and recommend visiting the Castle Thun at the top of the hill!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The room is small but very confortable. The Staff is very kind. Very close to the train station.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel

Clean room, friendly staff and a fridge full of drinks and goodies resupplied when needed. Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very well situated with friendly and attentive staff. Clean and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice hotel

I've only stayed one night but it was great! Nice hotel, everything was clean, cozy room with a nice view. The location is also nice. In walking distance you can reach almost everything in Thun. Good address to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff at the reception are friendly, approachable and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel, very close to train and bus station. Walking distance to many town locations. Spacious and confortable rooms. Staff are very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing Staff and Riverfront View

Staff was very friendly and accommodating. They were more than willing to hold onto our luggage for a few hours after we checked out and took a day trip to Eggishorn.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024