Established in 1767, the family-run Hotel Schiff am See offers you a terrace right on the shore of Lake Murten and a garden restaurant. The Murten train station is a 10-minute walk away. Each room is individually styled and features period furniture. Swiss and international cuisine including fish specialties is served in the Lord Nelson restaurant of the Schiff am See hotel. A variety of rooms are available for seminars and family events of up to 200 people. The harbor and the Old Town of Murten as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pool can be found in the immediate vicinity.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
8.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ron
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice View, Nice Breakfast, great Location Comfortable Room
  • Michael
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Quiet location right next to the lake. We had a great view onto the lake and the hill and overlooking old town. Our room had a wraparound balcony, which was very nice. Our dog was welcomed to the hotel and allowed into the hotel...
  • Laura
    Canada Canada
    Great location, fabulous breakfast, awesome view from room, easy walk from train station
  • Jean-marie
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Good location, super breakfast. Very dedicated and friendly staff. This gives a personal touch to your stay.
  • Elizabeth
    Netherlands Netherlands
    beautiful location on a lake, with a balcony. It was a lovely room.
  • Dean
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Location and lovely staff who arranged my late check in
  • Barbara
    Poland Poland
    Everything was perfect, nice restaurant, good storage space for bicycles.
  • R
    Roger
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a short stay in the old town of Murten and it worked really well - the rooms where old but still good standard and especially very good value for money at a perfect location
  • Christoph
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great location, lovely staff, large comfortable rooms, good wifi, great choice for breakfast
  • Christopher
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Amazing idyllic location on the peaceful and quiet lake, very friendly staff.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Hotel Schiff am See

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Playground
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules
Hotel Schiff am See takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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 17 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

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
CHF 50 per person, per night

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

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance of their estimated time of arrival. This can be noted in the Comments Box during booking or by contacting the hotel using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that there is no elevator in the hotel. All rooms are located on the first or second floor.

Please note that from October to beginning of March the restaurant is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. On those days the reception is only open until 16:00. Arrival after this time is not possible.

FAQs about Hotel Schiff am See

  • Hotel Schiff am See is 650 feet from the center of Murten. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel Schiff am See has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Check-in at Hotel Schiff am See is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Hotel Schiff am See include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite
  • Guests staying at Hotel Schiff am See can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
  • The prices at Hotel Schiff am See may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hotel Schiff am See offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours