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Hotel Aare Thun

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Meeting facility
Deluxe Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing
Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Freienhofgasse 3, Thun, BE, 3600
  • Place, Schloss Thun
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Thun Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Schloss Schadau
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bern (BRN-Belp)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Boutique Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Boutique Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

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 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Suite

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

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About this property

Hotel Aare Thun

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, self parking and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, free newspapers and tour/ticket assistance.
Hotel Aare Thun offers 60 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Aare Thun. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Thun Castle. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Restaurant Freienhof
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and 7 meeting rooms
  • Steps from Thun Castle and a 3-minute drive from Schloss Schadau
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 7 meeting rooms available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Aare Thun. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Thun hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Restaurant Freienhof – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 22 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 20.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 4.50 per person, per night for adults; CHF 1.75 per night for guests aged 6-15 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 6 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 22 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Hotel Aare Thun Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

8/10 Good

Buddhika

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
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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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfull
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

loved this hotel!

Super clean and beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Philippe

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

Very nice hotel

Very pleaseant stay in a nice hotel in the city center of Thun
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

CHUNG LING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Definitely recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most excellent and accommodating staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice base to visit Thun. Easy 5 minute walk from train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024