About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Gasthof zum Schützen in Aarau offers family rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and amenities such as hairdryers, work desks, and TVs. Each room includes a seating area and free toiletries. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves local cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Guests can enjoy lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails in a traditional and modern ambiance. Leisure Activities: The guest house features a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. Additional facilities include a bar, coffee shop, and live music. Cycling and scuba diving are available in the surroundings. Location and Attractions: Located 33 mi from Zurich Airport, Gasthof zum Schützen is near attractions such as the Roman Town of Augusta Raurica (28 mi) and the Swiss National Museum (29 mi). Guests appreciate the property staff and service support.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

  • Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Erin
    United States United States
    The hotel was very delightful. The staff were exceptionally nice and helpful. The faculties were great, clean, modern, comfortable. The breakfast staff were helpful and attentive, with great coffee and bread with jams. And the location was...
  • Andrew
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Check in and check out was fast and easy. My room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very good with many choices.
  • Lindie
    South Africa South Africa
    Great location for our purposes. Staff very friendly and helpful. Our breakfast was delicious and well tended to. Room was spacious enough for 2, good lighting. Parking available across the street.
  • Michael
    Denmark Denmark
    Very nice small hotel around 15 mins. walk from the train station and town centre in Aarau, downhill getting there, uphill getting back to the station. The room was a decent size. Breakfast was continental and somewhat limited but what was there,...
  • Michelle
    Switzerland Switzerland
    This guesthouse was very friendly and welcoming and located close to the old town. It is top rated for food in the town, although we didn't eat there, the restaurant was very busy. Parking is located in front, in a public car park and the...
  • Daniel
    Thailand Thailand
    Very clean and bright rooms, very quiet, at a very reasonable price. Good continental breakfast buffet, however missed eggs and bacon. Convenient location with bus only 50m from hotel towards old town of Aarau and train station. Excellent (though...
  • Shamini
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good spread of items on the breakfast buffet, including for a vegetarian like me. Fresh fruits, variety of coffee, ovaltine, freshly baked breads. Love the cherry jam. I had an amazing dinner too. The staff was also so accommodating to fix a meal...
  • Paul
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Great dinner in the restaurant
  • Susanna
    Finland Finland
    Comfortable bed and quiet room. Good vegan breakfast on request (when booking).
  • Roger
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Die Unterkunft ist gut erreichbar – mit dem Auto, zu Fuß oder mit den öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln. Vom Bahnhof dauert der Fußweg ca. 30 Minuten. Für Autofahrer gibt es direkt gegenüber beim Gasthof Parkplätze. Wer länger als einen Tag parkt,...

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • Gasthof zum Schützen, 5000 Aarau
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Waldhaus Gehren, 5018 Erlinsbach

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House rules

Gasthof zum Schützen takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 40 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Gasthof zum Schützen of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.