Hotel Aare Thun in Thun

Description

Hotel Aare Thun is a four-star property originally built in 1958 and renovated in 2006, offering a blend of modern design and historical character. The hotel features a wide variety of room types, from Economy Single rooms to Deluxe Suites with river views, plus cottages. Guests appreciate the clean, ship-inspired styling throughout the hotel and its spotless common areas. The onsite restaurant and bar provide convenient dining options, and the breakfast buffet includes some standout items like wheat poppy croissants. Free bike rental, WiFi, and luggage storage are among the amenities available. Pets are not allowed, and non-smoking rooms are standard. The hotel’s service scores highly, with friendly and helpful staff noted in many reviews. Practical features include meeting facilities, currency exchange, and free bus tickets to explore nearby areas. While some rooms are smaller with unusual layouts, many guests enjoy the lovely river views and central location.

Location

Hotel Aare Thun sits directly on the river in the heart of Thun, Switzerland. It is approximately a 5-minute walk from the Thun train station, which offers frequent connections including a 30-minute train ride to Interlaken. Nearby attractions include the Thun Tank Museum, located 1.5 kilometers away. Guests will find several well-rated restaurants within a short walking distance: Restaurant Steinbock (116 m), Waisenhaus (178 m), and Cadillac Bar (252 m). The hotel’s address is Freienhofgasse 3, placing it conveniently close to Thun’s old town, shops, and scenic waterfront. The Zurich airport (ZRH) is about 104 kilometers away.

Tips

• If you prefer a room with a terrace, request this in advance as not all rooms have one.
• Pack light if possible because some rooms are small and may not accommodate large suitcases comfortably.
• For breakfast, arrive earlier to avoid limited food availability toward closing time.

Policies and conditions

• Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
• Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
• Breakfast: Option: Buffet Opening hours: [Mon - Fri] 06:30-10:00 Open
  [Sat - Sun] 07:00-11:00 Open Contact the property to see if extra breakfast is available. If so, you can pay for it at the property.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed
• Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
• Paying at the hotel: UnionPay, MasterCard, AmericanExpress, Visa, DinersClub
• Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 10:30.