Hotel Aare Thun
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, book it if you want the lowest-priced of our three Thun picks with an excellent central location and a well-liked breakfast. Choose a deluxe room or look elsewhere if you travel with lots of luggage, because guests find standard rooms tight.
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This is our Budget pick in Thun, although budget is relative here: Swiss prices are high and the reference rate was €191.10 a night. It suits travellers who want to walk everywhere in the centre, couples who value a good breakfast, and families, since family rooms are listed. The listing is also tagged as pet-friendly; check the rules and any fee directly.
Skip the standard rooms if you carry large suitcases. Several guests say standard units are tight for luggage, while deluxe options have more space. And if you want a higher-end stay, our Luxury pick is the step up, at a much higher price.
Location and getting around
The address is Freienhofgasse 3. Guests describe the setting as central, on the river Aare, near the train station and the old town. The location score is 9.7 out of 10, among the highest you will see.
Thun Castle is about 0.3 km away, roughly 4 minutes on foot. Oberhofen Castle is 4.2 km away, about 53 minutes walking, so for most people it is a public transport or taxi trip. Spiez Castle is 8.7 km away, around 109 minutes on foot, which is far; plan on transport. Walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified.
What guests say
The hotel scores 8.7 out of 10 from 1,980 reviews, a large base that makes the score reliable. Two strengths come through. Location is one: river, station and old town all close. Breakfast is the other, a buffet that guests call rich and varied with plenty of fresh options.
The recurring complaint is room size. Standard rooms feel tight to some guests, especially with luggage, while deluxe rooms are described as roomy. Noise, condition and cleaning have not been assessed.
Price and how it compares with our other two picks
The reference price was €191.10 per night. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Hotel Seepark Thun, was €224.98 per night with a score of 8.0. Our Luxury pick, Deltapark Vitalresort****, was €460.02 per night with a score of 8.9. Hotel Aare Thun is about €34 a night cheaper than the Best Value pick and scores higher. The Luxury option costs well over twice as much for a score just 0.2 higher.
Facilities listed include a restaurant, a garden, a terrace and free Wi-Fi. Whether breakfast is in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
Only 3 eligible hotels made the comparison in Thun, so the field was small. Within it, Hotel Aare Thun was joint second on guest score and had the lowest eligible reference price after the upscale slot was set aside, 15% below the sample median of €224.98 per night. With nearly 2,000 reviews and a 9.7 location score, it is a sound Budget choice for this city.
Before you book
Look closely at the room category. If space matters, compare the price of a deluxe room with the standard one. Confirm whether breakfast is included, read the cancellation terms and, if you bring a pet, ask about rules and fees. Then compare the live rate with the €191.10 reference.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hotel Aare Thun close to the train station?
Guests say it is near the train station and the old town, on the river Aare. An exact walking time to the station is not in our data, so check a map.
Are the rooms at Hotel Aare Thun small?
Some guests find standard rooms tight for luggage. Deluxe rooms are described as having ample space, so consider upgrading if you need room.
Is breakfast good?
Breakfast is a buffet that guests describe as rich and varied with many fresh options. Check whether it is included in the rate you book.
Can I walk to Thun Castle?
Yes. It is about 0.3 km away, roughly 4 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
Does the hotel accept pets?
The listing is tagged as pet-friendly. Rules and fees are not confirmed, so contact the hotel before booking.