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 ambience. 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 53 km from Zurich Airport, Gasthof zum Schützen is near attractions such as the Roman Town of Augusta Raurica (45 km) and the Swiss National Museum (47 km). Guests appreciate the property staff and service support.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Family rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lindie
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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Great dinner in the restaurant” - Susanna
Finland
“Comfortable bed and quiet room. Good vegan breakfast on request (when booking).” - Martin
Switzerland
“Supper Service. Alle sehr freundlich. eines der besten Restaurants in Aarau!” - Franziska
Malaysia
“Super freundliches, aufmerksames und hilfbereites Personal. Modernes Zimmer und ein vielfältiges und leckeres Frühstücksbuffet. Auch die Kommunikation vorab per Mail hat super funktioniert. Sehr beeindruckend, wie die verschiedenen Bereiche...” - Rütsche
Switzerland
“Das Personal ist super, sehr freundlich und achtsam”
Quality rating
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Gasthof zum Schützen, 5000 Aarau
- CuisineLocal
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Waldhaus Gehren, 5018 Erlinsbach
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House rules
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
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.




The fine print
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.