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The Aarburg Hotel & Café

2.0 star property
Travelers wake up to local cuisine breakfast with views of Lake Thun, then relax by the fireplace or explore the coffee shop at this welcoming hotel

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The Aarburg Hotel & Café overlooks Lake Thun, serving regional specialties for breakfast and providing a cozy atmosphere with its lobby fireplace. Guests connect with free WiFi while enjoying terrace views, and Lake Brienz waits nearby for day-trip adventures.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £249
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun

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Classic Double Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, River View, Mountainside

  • Mountain view
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Romantic Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (2)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Single Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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City Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • 96 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 96 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Connecting Rooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds OR 5 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Ensuite

  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Exclusive Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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City Double Room, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Unterseen, The Aarburg Hotel & Café is in the city centre and on the riverwalk. First Station and Schilthorn Piz Gloria are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Trummelbach Falls and Kleine Scheidegg are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Unterseen travel guide
Map
Beatenbergstrasse 1, Unterseen, 3800

What's nearby

  • Tulip beds and beautiful landscaping in front of the Swiss Alps,
    Alpine Garden
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A rose garden in an open field in Interlaken with a view of hotel, house and mountains covered by clouds as a background
    Interlaken Casino
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hoeheweg
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kunsthaus Interlaken
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mystery Rooms
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Interlaken West Ferry Terminal
    8 min walk
  • Bern (BRN-Belp)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bebbis Restaurants
    7 min walk
  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Spatz
    2 min walk
  • Laderach Chocolate Suisse
    5 min walk
  • Döner Kebap
    6 min walk

About this property

The Aarburg Hotel & Café

  • Hotel near Lake Thun
  • Located close to Lake Brienz, The Aarburg Hotel & Café provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in reception and a bar.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Smoke-free property, a reception hall and multilingual staff
    • Tour/ticket information and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at The Aarburg Hotel & Café include amenities, such as free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

All-inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at The Aarburg Hotel & Café are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 250 metres; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Ski storage

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Electrical adapters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for CHF 50.0 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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: From 1 November to 31 March, CHF 3.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, CHF 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 1.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 50.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is The Aarburg Hotel & Café pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Aarburg Hotel & Café?

As of 6 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Aarburg Hotel & Café on 7 Jun 2026 start from £249, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Aarburg Hotel & Café?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Aarburg Hotel & Café?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Aarburg Hotel & Café?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at The Aarburg Hotel & Café?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is The Aarburg Hotel & Café located?

Located in the heart of Unterseen, this hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Thun and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Lake Brienz. Trummelbach Falls and First Station are also within 20 mi (32 km). Interlaken West Ferry Terminal is 8 minutes by foot and Interlaken West Station is 8 minutes.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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

The Aarburg Hotel & Café Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 240 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing, staff super helpful, Location perfect! Still expensive for the basic level of the room, but overall excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, accommodating staff, beautiful view from the room. 10/10 would love to stay there again.
View from our room
Breakfast with a view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from the room. Great location, very nice and helpful staff. Great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interlaken is overall a small city but the Aarburgh is in the middle of everything… staff super friendly and helpful, rooms big and convenient for large groups, the hotel only has 6 rooms (that I could count). No AC, but you open the window and have a cool breeze
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable room, a warm welcome, and simple but tasty breakfast- highly recommended 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff friendly and welcoming ,the rooms were very comfortable and clean. Breakfast and coffee was delicious. Centrally located.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Missy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was the kindest we encountered our whole trip and the hotel was so cute and charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Loved the location by the river- great views. Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The beautiful view the breakfast friendly staff and convenience for transportation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent boutique hotel. They have a cafe and the food and service is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property! Clean, super friendly staff, excellent location and great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edder

Liked: Amenities
My wife and I spent the New Year at The Aarburg and love every second of it! All the staff was nice and helpful, the food was delicious and short walk to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with kind and helpful staff. The room was clean and comfortable - perfect for our family. The breakfast and coffee were fantastic. A truly awesome small hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and super friendly staff. Will be booking here again when we come back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wei Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property has great view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Lovely comfy place

Very conveniently located to Interlaken West station and to local (free with guest pass) around town. Quiet. Great breakfast and great, friendly staff. Comfy bed with lively view of Jungfrau! Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

marshall

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

Family Stay In Interlaken

Great location. Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. Great breakfast every morning. The rooms are fine and the beds are comfortable. It’s not luxurious, but we were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HANNAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay in Aarburg Hotel and Cafe. The staff are friendly and the room is spacious with a view of the Aare river. The breakfast buffet for guests is delicious. We also enjoyed coming to the cafe downstairs for lunch. The location is great . We are able to walk to the train station and also walk around Interlaken for shopping. We loved our stay and we will want to stay here again next time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the Aarburg! Victoria and Rachel had been so helpful with trip and transport ideas. The guys were also awesome esp at breakfast. Love my latte and our scrambled eggs! They even gave me free latte to go!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Praveen P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, great breakfast, coffee and food options for lunch. Also a convenient location to Interlaken West. Room itself was very cozy and clean. Having a few more furniture might have made it even better. Entrance was little tricky with steep steps so could be difficult for older people.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

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

A Charming Small Hotel

This is a wonderful small hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. The rooms vary in size and are clean and modern. There is a very nice breakfast and the Cafe, which is popular with locals, serves good food. Mohler's Bakery just across the street is an added benefit. The Interlaken West train station is just a few blocks away and other services of the Unterseen neighborhood are close at hand.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Diwata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is in a perfect location, in walking distance to everything. The staff is responsive. The room is clean, and the common area. Breakfast buffet is good. Our room has the mountain and river view. That was a treat. Overall, I would recommend this hotel to anyone planning to visit Interlaken.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic boutique hotel. Service was amazing. All the girls were so helpful but huge thank you to Victoria. We stayed in room with a balcony and although the room was small we didn’t care as having a balcony with an incredible view was way more important to us. The hotel was very central. Close to both train stations and main walking and shopping area and right down the street was the best pizza. We brought it back to our room and sat on the balcony. I have nothing bad to say. Just an amazing hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Travel with Toddler

Our stay at The Aaburg was memorable. The staff were very supportive and accomodating. Even after hours, they were able to help. The only thing, it is bit of a walking from the downtown, or main street and food options / tranist bus stop. If travelling with luggage without a car is going to be a bit challenging at times.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024