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Gasthof zum Schützen, a property with a bar, is set in Aarau, 47 km from Swiss National Museum, 47 km from Main Railway Station Zurich, as well as 48 km from Bahnhofstrasse. It is situated 45 km from Roman Town of Augusta Raurica and features a tour desk. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and parking on-site. All units at the guest house are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hair dryer and a shower. The units have a desk. Guests are welcome to eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, cocktails and high tea. Guests at the guest house can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Paradeplatz is 48 km from Gasthof zum Schützen, while Fraumünster is 48 km from the property. Zurich Airport is 53 km away.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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 single bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 53 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests commended the <b>friendly staff</b> and appreciated the <b>clean rooms</b>. The <b>breakfast</b> was well-received, offering a variety of options. The <b>location</b> is convenient, though some found it noisy due to nearby trains. Room soundproofing was a concern, and comfort levels varied among guests.
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Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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).
  • 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.
  • Laurent
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Bon buffet petit déjeuner. Douche très pratique et agréable. Un bar ouvert après 2300!
  • Daniela
    Austria Austria
    Zimmer sehr schön, scheinen neu renoviert. Das Bad ist nicht ganz so neu, aber absolut in Ordnung. Gut ausgestattet. Frühstück war auch ok. Personal sehr freundlich.
  • Jessica
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Camera spaziosa e pulita. Staff molto gentile e disponibile. Buona colazione.
  • Martina
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Grösse des Zimmers, inkl. Bad (Einzelzimmer) Freundlichkeit Personal

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

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

    No additional info available

Facilities of Gasthof zum Schützen
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

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

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Live music/performance
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional charge
  • Squash
    Off-site
  • Bowling
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Table tennis
    Additional charge
  • Billiards
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

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

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

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

Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station

Services

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

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • 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 14:30 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

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

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that between January 6th and January 8th the kitchen is going to be refurbished and there may occur construction noise also during the night.

Therefore the restaurant remains closed on January 7th and January 8th

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

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.