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About the Hotel

Freienhofgasse 3, Thun, Switzerland, 3600
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Steps from the Old Town
Great
8.9
9.5
/10
4.3
3.8
/5

Providing 60 rooms, the 4-star Hotel Aare Thun is nestled about a 5-minute walk from Aare. Situated just around the corner from the Thun Castle, the hotel features a Swiss restaurant serving Swiss cuisine.

Location

Located only 1.3 km from the Schadau Park, this modern hotel is also 1 km from Lake Thun. The property is 300 metres from Freienhof bus stop and just steps from the Old Town of Thun.

Visit Lake Thun, within 5 minutes' walk of this Thun hotel, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Switzerland. The Panzer Museum lies a mere 1.8 km away.

The accommodation is situated within a few blocks of Thun train station and a 24-minute drive from Belp airport.

Rooms

The rooms feature coffee/tea making equipment, as well as free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for your convenience. Guests can take advantage of views of the river.

Eat & Drink

Freienhof, an onsite restaurant, is open for dinner. There is also a restaurant with different Japanese dishes in the area.

Leisure & Business

Ski facilities feature snowboarding. The Aare offers a variety of activities including mountain biking, snowboarding, and hiking.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Thun Castle for stunning views and rich history.
  • Try the famous Thuner Zopf bread at Bäckerei Gasser.
  • Stroll through the charming old town for its unique boutiques.
  • Explore the local art at the Kunstmuseum Thun on weekends.
  • Don't miss the Thun weekly market on Thursdays for local delights.
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Hotel Aare Thun offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Double Room
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Boutique Double Room
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Suite River View
2 persons
360 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
River view
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

Hotel Aare Thun offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.9/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling

Services

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Hotel Aare Thun Location

Freienhofgasse 3, Thun, Switzerland, 3600
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Freienhofgasse 3, Thun, Switzerland, 3600
Nearby
Museum
Thun Castle
1300 ft
Museum
Musee d'art de Thoune
1300 ft
Vieille Ville de Thoune
1300 ft
Obere Hauptgasse
1300 ft
Schlossberg 14
Protestant City Church Thun
1300 ft
Schlossberg 14
The central church of Thun
1300 ft
Square
Muhleplatz
1300 ft
Foxtrail
1300 ft
3600 Thun
Castello di thun
1300 ft
3600 Thun
Thunerhof
1300 ft
Restaurants
Ristorante al Ponte
300 ft
Freienhofgasse 16
Freienhof
300 ft
Freienhofgasse 3 Hotel Freienhof
Sottoriva Ostaria Venexiana
300 ft
Freienhofgasse 12
Ristorante Pizzeria Rialto
100 ft
Freienhofgasse 13
Grottino Quai 66
400 ft
Aarequai 66
Vinothek Thun
500 ft
Am Aarequai 56 + 58
Steinbock
400 ft
Baelliz 69
Waisenhaus
600 ft
Baelliz 61
Fuergassli
600 ft
Obere Hauptgasse 54
AEK Caffe
700 ft
2 Hofstettenstrasse
Getting around
City Centre
Thun3 min  ·  700 ft
Airports
Belp (BRN)36 min  ·  14.7 mi
Sion (SIR)150 min  ·  62.1 mi
Train
Thun5 min  ·  1400 ft
Schwäbis14 min  ·  3700 ft
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site at CHF 20 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of CHF 20 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 2. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
German
Year renovated:
2006
Number of rooms:
60
Former name
Freienhof Swiss Quality Hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hotel Aare Thun from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 778 verified reviews
8.7/10
Great
93%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Comfort
9.2/10
Facilities
8.9/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.6/10
Location
9.6/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.4/10
Staff
9.2/10
Value for money
8.3/10
Guest reviews
based on 310 reviews
4/5
based on 1643 reviews
8.9/10
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