Hotel Au Parc
by the TopOfHotel team
Hotel Au Parc is the only 4-star in Fribourg with an indoor pool, sauna and spa together — a real find at this score.
Hotel Au Parc is the only 4-star in Fribourg with an indoor pool, sauna and spa together — a real find at this score.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The rooms are spacious 4-star spaces done in a modern-classic style — comfortable beds, clean tiled bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and a work desk. Most reviews land on the same two points: clean rooms and good service. The garden-facing rooms get better feedback than the street side, so ask for one if you can. The honest caveat is that the design is starting to show its age — it's perfectly comfortable, but a few corners could use a refresh.
Food and amenities
This is where Hotel Au Parc earns its place. It has a full indoor pool, sauna and spa together — something you almost never find in a town the size of Fribourg, and a genuine bonus in winter when the city gets seriously cold. The pool is a sensible size and open year-round, and the spa runs several kinds of massage. The buffet breakfast is varied and well-rated, with hot dishes, fresh bread, local cheese and meats, fresh juice and fruit; the hotel restaurant serves Swiss and international plates. Staff handle English, French and German — Fribourg is a bilingual city.
Location and getting there
It sits in the centre next to the Jardin des Grand-Places park, which keeps the immediate area green and quiet. The Fribourg train station is about a 10-minute walk, and the St. Nicholas Cathedral and medieval old town are roughly 15 minutes away — you drop down into the old town via the historic Funiculaire. If you drive, note that parking is CHF 15 (about $17) a night and not included in the room rate.
Things to know before booking
Two things to weigh. First, price: rooms start around $186 a night, the most expensive of the Fribourg 4-stars — you're paying for the wellness facilities, so it only makes sense if you'll actually use the pool and spa. Second, the rooms and lobby are a little dated and some spots want a refurbishment. And parking is a paid extra at $17 a night, so factor that in if you're arriving by car.
Our take
Hotel Au Parc is the pick for families and couples who want a pool and spa rather than just a room, and for anyone visiting in winter who'll appreciate a warm swim after a cold day out. The 8.6/10 — the highest on this list — reflects guests who got exactly what they came for. If you don't care about the wellness side, one of the cheaper picks will serve you just as well.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Has an indoor pool, sauna and spa together — genuinely hard to find in a town the size of Fribourg, and a real treat in the cold months.
- Posts the highest review score in this roundup at 8.6/10 on Agoda, with guests praising clean rooms and good service.
- Sits next to the Jardin des Grand-Places park, so the area around the hotel is green and pleasant rather than just another street.
- Solid buffet breakfast with hot dishes, fresh bread, local cheese and cured meats, fresh juice and fruit — guests call it varied and good quality.
- Central location: about 10 minutes' walk to the station and 15 to the old town via the Funiculaire.
- Starts around $186 a night, the most expensive of the Fribourg 4-stars — you're paying for the pool and spa.
- The room and lobby design is starting to show its age; some areas could use a refurbishment.
- Parking is CHF 15 (about $17) a night and not included in the room rate.
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Insider Tips
- The indoor pool and sauna are the best in Fribourg — make the most of them, especially in winter.
- Book a garden-facing room: guests rate them better than the street side.
- Use the Fribourg Card (free when you stay) to ride city buses for nothing.