Hotel Emmental in central location in Thun

Name: Hotel Emmental
Address: Bernstrasse 2, Thun, Bern, 3600, CH
Telephone: +41 33 222 01 20

The Hotel Emmental is located in a prime central location in Thun. All rooms have been carefully and faithfully renovated at the end of 2017, all bathrooms have been redesigned to the highest standard.

Room facilities and categories

Bright spacious rooms. Each room has a private bathroom with shower. The wi-fi is available free of charge in the hotel rooms, in the restaurant and on the terrace.

Four of our 14 rooms have their own private balcony. The remaining rooms have two shared balconies. For families or groups, we offer the option of booking an extra bed in our double rooms. Please inquire about availability when booking. We also have a family room that sleeps 6 people, as well as a triple room.

Children under three years old sleep in a baby cot free of charge. Children aged 3-11 + 50, children aged 12 and over, and adults + 65. The price is for the extra bed, per night, including breakfast.

Gallery

Breakfast / Sunday brunch

Breakfast is served Monday to Saturday from 7 am to 10 am, on Sunday from 7:00 am to 9:30 am in our restaurant. On Sunday you can book a upgrade for 18.- p.P. for Sunday brunch. The brunch will be served from 10am to 1pm.

Location

The city center of Thun, the hospital Thun, the castle hall, the concept hall 6, the curling hall / ice rink in Thun, the castle museum Thun which is housed in the castle Thun, the cinema Rex, or the popular, lively `Mühleplatz` with a lot of coffees or restaurants you can reach within easy walking distance.

The nearby river bath "Schwäbis" invites you to cool off from spring to autumn, as well does the promenade with its centuries-old trees and benches to go for a walk and just relax.

Arrival

By public transport: Stop Berntor
By train to Thun station. There you get on the bus no. 1. It goes in the direction of Steffisburg / Flühli and stops a few meters next to our hotel.

By car: Parkhaus City Nord / Grabengut
The car park City Nord / Grabengut is also close to our hotel. Hotel guests benefit from a 20% discount.

Directions

Online reservation

Book a room

Your benefits

Excursions in the
Bernese Oberland

What's going on in Thun
and around Lake Thun?

Experience Thun!

Single room / Double room for single use

Double room / Double room with balcony

Triple room / Family room

Frequently asked questions

How are the rooms at the Hotel Emmental equipped?

The rooms are bright and spacious, featuring oak parquet flooring and a private bathroom with shower. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in the rooms, in the restaurant and on the terrace, and fans are provided on hot days. Since January 2026, new mattresses and bed frames from a sleep specialist in Thun have also ensured a high level of comfort. The room gallery gives a good first impression.

Which room categories are available?

The hotel has a total of 14 rooms across various categories:

Single rooms as well as double rooms for single use
Grand lit rooms
Double rooms, some with their own balcony
Triple rooms
Family rooms with space for up to six people

Four rooms have their own balcony, while two shared balconies are available for the remaining rooms. Availability can be checked via the room booking system.

How much does an extra bed cost?

An extra bed can be added to the double rooms on request. Prices are per night and include breakfast:

Children under 3: free of charge in a cot
Children aged 3 to 11: CHF 50
Children aged 12 and over and adults: CHF 65

Availability should be requested when making a reservation via the contact page.

Are dogs allowed at the hotel?

Yes, dogs are warmly welcome. A charge of CHF 15 per dog per night applies, food not included.

When is breakfast served?

In the summer months, breakfast is served Monday to Saturday from 07.00 to 10.00 and on Sundays from 07.00 to 09.30. In the winter months, Monday breakfast begins at 08.00. On Sundays, an upgrade to the Sunday brunch can be booked for CHF 18 per person, served from 10.00 to 13.00.

What are the check-in and reception hours?

Check-in is possible from 15.00, with check-out until 11.00. Reception is open Monday to Saturday from 09.00 to 22.00 and on Sundays until 18.00. For late arrivals, please inform the team in advance via the contact page or by phone on 033 222 01 20.

How do I get to the hotel and where can I park?

By public transport, the hotel is reached via the Berntor stop: from Thun railway station, bus number 1 towards Steffisburg stops just a few metres from the hotel. By car, the City Nord / Grabengut car park lies 120 metres away and also offers charging stations for electric vehicles. Hotel guests receive a 20 % discount on presentation of their ticket. Bicycles can be secured in the rear courtyard, where an e-bike charging station is available.

How does the hotel commit to sustainability?

The listed Hotel Emmental takes an environmentally conscious approach in several areas:

Room cleaning with a steam cleaner, without chemical agents
No overloaded buffet platters, in order to avoid food waste
Partnership with Too Good To Go
Monthly donation to the organisation Wasser für Wasser

Vegetarian preferences and allergies are accommodated individually on request.

What benefits do I enjoy as a hotel guest in the region?

From the moment of arrival, guests benefit from the Thunersee guest card. It allows free use of PostBus services in the Lake Thun region as well as numerous discounts on excursions on the lake, in the mountains and at museums. Those wishing to explore the hotel beforehand will also find a 3D tour on the Hotel page.