Hotel Kettenbrücke, in the city center, offers free breakfast with regional specialties. Relax on the rooftop terrace or dine at Hotel Zollhuus steakhouse. Business travelers enjoy meeting facilities and helpful multilingual staff at this upscale accommodation.
Located in Aarau, Hotel Kettenbrücke is in the city center. Wildegg Castle and Lenzburg Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Naturama Aargau Museum and MAGNETIKA. Naturmuseum Olten and Frick Dinosaur Museum are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Aarau travel guide
Zollrain 16, Aarau, 5000
What's nearby
Aargau Jura Park
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Kasino Park
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Aarau Church
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Aargau Art Museum
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Naturama Aargau Museum
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Oberentfelden Station
6 min drive
Aarau Station
13 min walk
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
56 min drive
Restaurants
Pizzeria Pulverturm
6 min walk
Starbucks
5 min walk
Restaurant Kettenbrücke
1 min walk
Waldmeier
5 min walk
OscarOne
4 min walk
About this property
Hotel Kettenbrücke
Upscale hotel in the city center
Free breakfast (local cuisine), a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Kettenbrücke. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
A banquet hall, meeting rooms, and free newspapers
A front-desk safe, an elevator, and luggage storage
Multilingual staff, bicycle parking, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Kettenbrücke include comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
Free local cuisine breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
A restaurant
Family friendly
In-room crib
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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5 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2016
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Pillow menu
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Limited room service
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Desk
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday to Friday (6:30 AM – 10:30 PM), Saturday to Saturday (7:30 AM – 10:30 PM), and Sunday to Sunday (7:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk, lockbox
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Nearby parking fee: CHF 32.50 per day (164 ft away)
Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.
Property is also known as
Hotel Kettenbrücke Aarau
Hotel Kettenbrücke
Hotel Kettenbrücke Hotel
Hotel Kettenbrücke Aarau
Hotel Kettenbrücke Hotel Aarau
Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Kettenbrücke pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What time is check-in at Hotel Kettenbrücke?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Hotel Kettenbrücke?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.
Where is Hotel Kettenbrücke located?
Located in the heart of Aarau, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Aarau Church and Kasino Park. Aargau Art Museum and Aargau Jura Park are also within 15 minutes. Aarau Station is 13 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Hotel Kettenbrücke Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Room was very nice .. just lacked AC like all hotels in Switzerland so was hot even with a small fan and tiny window open. The hotel was very conveniently located and the parking was reasonable (15 chf per night) in a lot nearby. Breakfast was good. Staff was friendly and very helpful.
It is a fairly basic room with no special amenities; bring your own shampoo etc. There is a Nespresso machine that is greatly appreciated. Also the restaurant is quite good and the staff very efficient. Many restaurant, cafés, and pubs closely located on food.
Aarau is an adorable old walled city with a river running through it and the hotel is charming, but also completely renovated inside. Staff was super nice. Bottled water and breakfast was included.
Sleeping 5 of 5
Room 5 of 5
Parking, check-in parking. Both challenging. No Hotel Parking. 3 of 5.
Breakfast: 5 of 5 (however same at all breakfasts..) Great cheeses.
Housekeeping 5 of 5
Front desk close early on Sundays (4.30 pm), good to knew.
In all 5☆
Magnus
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heinz
Dec 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cooles, ruhiges und schönes Zimmer. Nettes Personal
Heinz
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Michael
Nov 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Zimmer grösse war io. Sehr sauber
Bettinhalt top.
Sehr nettes Personal
Leider war unser Aufenthalt nicht sehr angenehm. Das Zimmer war sehr warm, da es keine Klimaanlage gab. Dadurch war das Schlafen schwierig und wenig erholsam. Insgesamt empfanden wir den Komfort als unzureichend.
Juan Carlos
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anna
Jul 11, 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Vi bokade sista minuten för en familj på fyra på genomfört och fick en svit. Stort och rymligt och modern inredning. Tyvärr lite ljudligt med fönster mot gatan.
Optimale Lage zur Altstadt, gleich am Fluss liegend. Sehr freundliches Personal
Ilse
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Alexis
Mar 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Das einzige, was ich persönlich schade finde, sind die Kosmetikprodukte auf den Zimmern. Diese entwerten das Ambiente und wirken billig und sind zudem aufgrund der Inhaltsstoffe bedenklich. Ansonsten gefiel uns das Hotel sehr gut.
Ausserordentlich nette, hilfsbereite und freundliche Mitarbeiter …. Ein Zimmer in dem man sich zu Hause fuehlen kann.
Ein weihnachtlich schoenes Erlebnis!
Danke Euch allen
Helt igennem fantastisk hotel, virkelig fint, nem parkering. venlig personale, fin restaurant, dejlig morgenmad. Det virkede meget til at være et sted man tog hen når man er 2 der skal have en dejlig get2gether ;) Vi følte os dog ikke i vejen på nogen måder, vores børn er dog også teenager
Muy bonito y súper confortable hotel, todas sus instalaciones bien cuidadadas, la atencion del personal excelente, delicioso el desayuno y la comida en su restaurante y cafetería. Muy agradable nuestra estancia, Gracias y felicidades
The rooms were very comfortable and the stuff was friendly. The location is also good. Just 100 meters and you are in the old town. It's recommendable.