Featuring a bar, Gasthof zum Schützen features accommodations in Aarau. The property is around 28 miles from Roman Town of Augusta Raurica, 29 miles from Swiss National Museum, and 29 miles from Zurich Central Station. There's a sun terrace and guests can make use of free Wifi and parking on-site. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with a hair dryer and shower. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, cocktails, and high tea. Sightseeing tours are available close to the property. Guests at the guest house can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Bahnhofstrasse is 30 miles from Gasthof zum Schützen, while Paradeplatz is 30 miles from the property. Zurich Airport is 33 miles away.

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

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

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

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.2
Free Wifi
8.7
High score for Aarau

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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.
  • Simona
    Italy Italy
    Very friendly and attentive staff. The room was nice, stylish and super clean.
  • 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
    the United Kingdom the 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).
  • Barbara
    Switzerland Switzerland
    great location, short walk to lovely old town and terrific walk along the river. delicious cappuccino, tasty breads and croissants for breakfast.
  • Patrizia
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Sehr gemütlich und sauber. Werde wiederkommen falls ich in Aarau übernachten sollte.
  • Marcel
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Sehr sehr freundliches, und charmantes Personal. Auch wenn das Essen etwas mehr gekostet hat, es war sehr lecker und ich wurde sogar gefragt ob ich noch mehr möchte. Und ich habe gerne den Franken zwei mehr bezahlt.

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

    No additional info available

Amenities of Gasthof zum Schützen
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional charge
  • Racquetball
    Off-site
  • Bowling
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Ping-pong
    Additional charge
  • Pool table
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station

Services

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/out
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

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
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

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.

FAQs about Gasthof zum Schützen

  • Gasthof zum Schützen offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Pool table
    • Bowling
    • Ping-pong
    • Racquetball
    • Live music/Performance
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
  • Gasthof zum Schützen has 2 restaurants:

    • Waldhaus Gehren, 5018 Erlinsbach
    • Gasthof zum Schützen, 5000 Aarau
  • Gasthof zum Schützen is 1,950 feet from the center of Aarau. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Gasthof zum Schützen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Gasthof zum Schützen include:

    • Single
    • Double
  • Check-in at Gasthof zum Schützen is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.