Standard double room at Hotel Aarauerhof with a large bed, two nightstands, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV on the wall, as well as a small round glass table and two orange armchairs.

75 rooms · 24-hour self-check-in · Mittelland region

Hotel Aarauerhof

How to check in at Aarau

With us, you can arrive whenever suits you. No queuing at reception, no paperwork. Here’s how check-in works in Aarau:

  1. Before you arrive, you’ll receive an email with instructions for online check-in.

  2. Once you’re here, simply activate your room card at the check-in kiosk.

  3. You’ll be in your room in three minutes.

What you’ll get with us:

  • 24-hour self-check-in via code or app

  • A clean, functional room

  • Fast Wi-Fi included

  • 24-hour guest service by phone and email

What you WON’T get with us (honestly):

  • No 24-hour on-site concierge

  • No room service

  • No permanently staffed reception

  • No breakfast

If that’s what you’re expecting, we’re not the right choice for you — in that case, we’d recommend a traditional hotel. If efficiency, independence and a fair price are more important to you, you’ve come to the right place.

Who is it suitable for?

Entrance area of the Hotel Aarauerhof with a sign announcing 24 hour check in service

This is for you if:

  • You’re on a business trip and need a central, hassle-free place to stay

  • You’re just passing through and want to get to your room without the fuss at reception

  • You’re planning a weekend trip to the Mittelland region and want to use your room as a base

  • You prioritise value for money over concierge services

This isn’t for you if you:

  • Expect traditional reception service

  • Need room service or a concierge

  • Expect on-site bar, restaurant or spa facilities

The rooms

75 rooms at the Aarauerhof – functional, clean and equipped with everything you need. All rooms feature:

  • Bed(s) with a comfortable mattress

  • En-suite bathroom (shower/WC)

  • Desk and Wi-Fi

  • Flat-screen TV

Room types:

  • Standard single room (18 m², 1 person)

  • Standard double room (23 m², 1–2 people)

  • Standard double or twin room (23 m², 1–2 people)

  • Standard junior suite (27 m², 1–4 people)

Overview

Location & Surroundings

Aarau is located at: Bahnhofplatz 2, 5000 Aarau, Switzerland

In the immediate vicinity / transport links:

  • Aarau Main Station — a few steps away (right on Bahnhofplatz) (public transport)

  • Aarau Old Town — direct access (culture/restaurants)

Motorway: A1, Aarau exit · a few minutes’ drive

Parking: paid parking spaces in the Bahnhof car park

This is what it looks like here

Glass door with hotel name Aarauerhof and access instructions in German and English for entry with room card or credit card
A modern self check in area at the Hotel Aarauerhof with a touchscreen for room entry and a check out box on a wooden counter.

FAQ

How does the 24h self check-in at Hotel Aarauerhof work?

Before arrival, we will send you the notice for online check-in by email. At the Aarauerhof, you code your room card at our check-in kiosk yourself — no reception, no waiting. From arrival to the room, it takes about three minutes. No concierge, no paperwork — intentionally.

From when can I check in at Hotel Aarauerhof — and how late?

Check-in is possible around the clock — 365 days a year, even at night, on public holidays, at Christmas. No surcharge for late arrivals. The room is guaranteed for you from 3:00 PM on the day of arrival; earlier if available. Requirement: Your room is booked, and the check-in code is sent.

How is the check-out at Hotel Aarauerhof arranged?

Check-out by 11:00 AM. Deposit room card at kiosk and go — no queue, no form. Late check-out is available on request if your room is not immediately reoccupied.

What happens if I no longer have my reservation number or if something doesn't work?

Call our guest service — available 24/7 for urgent cases. We will resend the information via SMS or email and remotely open the system. In the room itself, you will also find an emergency info card with the direct number.

Is there a staffed reception at the Aarauerhof Hotel?

Honest answer: no — not consciously. We are a city hotel concept, not a classic full board. If you expect a concierge, room service, restaurant, or breakfast in the house, we are not the right choice. What you get instead: 24h self-check-in via kiosk, telephone guest service 365 days a year, 75 rooms in four categories (from single room to junior suite for 4 people), directly at Aarau main station (a few steps from the station square), access to Aarau old town on the doorstep — and a fair price, because personnel costs are not included in the room rate.

Rooms
Hotel Aarauerhof – Self Check-In in the center of Aarau