Château Saint-Germain
Saint-Germain Castle, Rue du Château, 1663 Gruyères, Switzerland- Castle
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Mountain Views and Charming Accommodations
Enjoy breathtaking mountain views and cozy rooms equipped with modern amenities like a fridge, toaster, and kettle. The apartment with garden views and a fully equipped kitchen provides a perfect retreat in the medieval village.
Exceptional Service and Multilingual Staff
Our dedicated staff fluent in German and English are available 24/7 at the front desk to cater to your every need, ensuring a comfortable and memorable stay.
Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Located near the Château de Gruyères, Giger Museum, and Tibet Museum, our hotel offers easy access to popular attractions. Don't miss the chance to explore the area or enjoy skiing in the surroundings.
Book now to experience a delightful stay at Au soleil de Gruyères chez Chantal.
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
PAID
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 8 guests
8 adults · 7 children
Beds
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
170 sqm
Mountain View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
40 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed
Overlooking the mountains
Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and dishwasher
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Washing machine
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating
Accessibility - Hand-held showerhead
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
4 adults · 4 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
Mountain View
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
129 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and toaster
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Detached private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
12 m2
In-room amenities
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed
431 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Detached private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Low-height bed
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide), Murphy bed (150-160 cm wide)
Room details
40 m2
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed
1399-sq-foot room with a deck/patio
Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Digital channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and dishwasher
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms, shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating
Accessibility - Hand-held showerhead
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
4 adults · 4 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
130 m2
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
100 sqm
Mountain View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Futon Mat (Variable Size)
Room details
130 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Wir hatten ein wundervolles Zimmer. Die Gastgeberin war super nett und zuvorkommend. Wir würden diese Unterkunft jederzeit empfehlen.
Es war alles super.
it is in the heart of the city and for this price to be able to enjoy one of the cutest medival towns before and after the tourists are gone is just amazing. Location primo. - and the property had everything you need from a comfortable decent accommodation. 10 out of 10
Tous étais super ! Petit déjeuner possible pour 15 chf juste à côté du logement.
Beau logement avec tout l’équipement nécessaire. Un grand lit confortable. Petite salle de bain mais très bien équipée. Un espace salon séparé de la chambre bien aménagé. Nous avions pu rencontrer Chantal qui était très accueillante et à notre écoute. Je recommande vivement ce logement
Tutto
Very welcoming. Room was small but very clean. Beautiful view from the window and great location.
Nothing
Le côté insolite de la chambre et le cadre en pleine ville du joli bourg de Gruyère.
A cozy room that, despite its size, has everything one needs for a short stay. The town itself is beautiful, and has a couple of nice restaurants and small shops (we especially enjoyed the chocolaterie) though no proper grocery store. It was also a good bass to go hiking on the beautiful Moleson the next day.
La ubicación y Chantal muy amable
A nice and comfortable room with local traditional furniture, in a building in the beautiful central area if Gruyer
Nothing
The location is absolutely perfect, right in the picturesque street, the room is beautiful, and the host is kind and warm. Overall a fantastic stay!
Very little to complain about, the only thing is the double bed is two single beds together which might be useful for some. But otherwise a perfect place
Loved the little balcony in the room leading to the bathroom, also the shower was amazing, ideal pressure.
Chantal es una excelente anfitriona, muy amable y muy atenta. Su lugar es encantador, en concordancia con la belleza de Gruyeres
Todo estuvo muy bien. Volvería con seguridad
An Enchanting Step Back in Time with Incomparable Hospitality! Staying at the Hotel Au Soleil de Gruyères was an absolute highlight of our trip. If you want to experience the true flavor of living in the shadow of the magnificent Gruyères Castle, this is exactly where you need to be. The hotel perfectly captures the timeless, romantic atmosphere of the 17th and 18th centuries, making you feel as though you’ve stepped right into a beautifully preserved history book. What truly elevated our stay from wonderful to extraordinary, however, was Chantal the Host. From the very moment we booked, her welcoming messages were so warm, attentive, and thoughtful that we already felt at home before we even arrived. Upon our arrival, her hospitality was nothing short of exceptional. She is an absolute gem—passionate, incredibly helpful, and the definition of a perfect host. Un séjour enchanteur hors du temps et un accueil incomparable ! Notre séjour à l'Hôtel Au Soleil de Gruyères a été l'un des moments forts de notre voyage. Si vous cherchez à savourer l'atmosphère authentique d'une vie passée à l'ombre du magnifique château de Gruyères, c'est l'adresse idéale. L'hôtel capture à la perfection l'ambiance intemporelle et romantique des XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles, nous donnant l'impression de plonger au cœur d'un livre d'histoire magnifiquement préservé. Ce qui a véritablement transformé notre séjour en une expérience extraordinaire, c'est la présence de Chantal à la réception. Dès l'instant où nous avons réservé, ses messages de bienvenue étaient si chaleureux, attentionnés et bienveillants que nous nous sentions déjà chez nous avant même d'arriver. Son accueil à notre arrivée a été tout simplement exceptionnel. C'est une perle rare : passionnée, incroyablement serviable et la définition même de l'hôte parfaite.
Everything was exactly as we had hoped. Even the rain upon our arrival couldn't dampen our spirits, especially since it cleared the very next day to reveal an extraordinary, pristine view of the snow-capped peaks and surrounding mountains. Tout était absolument conforme à nos attentes. Même la pluie à notre arrivée n'a pas réussi à gâcher notre plaisir, d'autant plus qu'elle s'est dissipée dès le lendemain pour laisser place à une vue extraordinaire sur les sommets enneigés et les montagnes environnantes.
Die zentrale Lage ist unschlagbar
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L’emplacement, le co fort de la literie et Chantal était toujours disponible avec grande gentillesse
Tout était parfait
Lage top! leider kein Frühstück, bei diesem Preis haben wir auch nicht damit gerechnet Nach anfänglichem Missverständnis (mein Fehler) herzlicher Empfang
Kann ich nicht sagen. Unter Berücksichtigung des historischen Bausubstanz wurde das Optimum herausgeholt
Disponibilità e flessibilità della proprietaria. Posizione e luminosità dell’alloggio al centro del villaggio.
Stoviglie della cucina disponibili ma migliorabili (bicchieri, tazze, padelle, colapasta..)
just lovely
Merci à Chantal pour ce séjour ! Accueil très sympathique! Je recommande pour un petit séjour typique en gruyère. Très bien situé avec restaurant aux alentours pour une bonne fondue et des meringues 🙂 Seul petit bémol, mais qui peut être très drôle .. c’est qu’il n’y a pas de porte mais un rideau pour faire office de porte pour la salle de bain.
Cet un écrin incroyable la Gruyère et là est situé en plein centre ce charmant endroit qu’entretien Chantal. Bienveillante et à l’écoute de nos besoins.
Very present réception. A bit col. Otherwise no complaints.
Nothing
The host was incredibly nice and forthcoming. We had a wonderful, picturesque stay and when we come again, we'd stay at Chantal's again any time.
Chambre cosy à la décoration soignée, extrêmement bien placée qui permet de découvrir le magnifique village de Gruyères tout en disposant d'un endroit calme et confortable.
Appartement avec cachet, très bien situé, propre et silencieux. Nous avons été très bien accueillis par Chantal et nous reviendrons volontiers !
Charming cozy comfortable place located in the village. Chantal made us feel welcome and was very accommodating.
Please provide information on how to get from train station to village to avoid hiking uphill with luggage.
Love the location
We got the smallest room in the building with a giant furnace I think there must be better rooms for that price
Très bien situé, mignon, confortable.
Juste un regret : qu'il n'y ait pas de petit déjeuner. Nous pensions que c'était plus une chambre d'hôtes.
De ligging
Bed (hoofdkussens)
Chantilly was very helpful in what we should do locally. We're with family and the rooms were very nice, though different than what you get in a regular hotel. It was nice to be in more of a home environment than the typical hotel environment.
Really nothing happened that we didn't like.
La décoration, les lits, le lieu
Alittle disappointed, what was shown online was not even in the same building. Tiny apt. With double cylinder deadbolts on 2 doors to exit building and no smoke detector in room. Owner only accepted cash for room instead- beware ATM Charges another 15% That said, great location, and owner was nice. Ok for one or two nights.
The location but , the. I’ll village is so little that any property around could be good .
“The property is not a real hotel, it looks like an Airbnb, and for safety reasons I rent hotels since I travel alone. The towels were very poor quality and one smelled like dampness. I also noticed a smell like when there are stagnant water problems—it smelled bad.”
Very quaint building from the 1300s. Right in the centre of Gruyère. Great place to be based for the area attractions. Fantastic reception from Chantal the owner. I felt like I had stepped back in time.
Nothing
Perfect location right in the middle of the old town. Small but comfy.
Stunning scenery, in the middle of the mountains, cozy atmosphere, tasteful decoration, decent breakfast, friendly host
No restaurant in walking distance (we came in June) but several options can be reached in a 5-10 mins drive
La propriétaire n'a pas transmis le code bien que l'on ait téléphoné 48 h avant notre arrivée. Nous avons dû attendre plus d'une demie heure avant qu'elle ne réponde au téléphone. Chambre petite (guère plus de 9 m2), pas de télévision, pas de petit déjeuner pour 209 CHF ! Vue sur les montagnes à travers 2 petites fenêtres avec croisillons de 35 x 70 cm. Il n'y a pas de Balcon si ce n'est pour aller à la salle de bain !
Perfect location for one night. Historic building and quant room right in old town. Good price. Could drop our bags early. Kettle and coffee in room.
2 more pillows please
L’emplacement dans le village de Gruyère
Il manque des lampes de chevet pour la lecture
Chambre d’hôte de charme, en plein centre de gruyère et à deux pas du château, Chantal est adorable et super serviable, je reviendrai très volontiers
It was clean and welcoming. The shower was hot with good pressure. The bed was comfortable.
Nothing
nice old hotel building at village centre . communication was very good. we get early check - in also.
Un frigo
Chambre toute petite et plafond bas= boîte à sardines Chambre en zone piétonne non adaptée à des mobilités réduites Accueil : "vous voudrez bien vous déchausser en entrant"..... Tablettes de chaque côté du lit occupées par des lampes de chevet...oû poser ses lunettes ou autre objet utile près du lit? Pas de lampes au dessus du lit permettant une lecture eventuelle.. et libérant la place sur les tablettes de lit .. etc....
Mit dem Auge fürs Detail und persönlich geführt
We had a great stay. Chantal is an excellent host. The local restaurant next door is very good. We had dinner there 2 nights.
The walk from Parking lot 1 is a little far through the cobblestone street to get to the apartment.
Location was excellent. Chantal ( owner) took personal care of everything and spoke very good English which was very important and rare for almost all the French speakers we met. We are tri-lingual, but not in french.
We had a cute, clean room with gorgeous views over the alps in the stunning town of Gruyère.
Nothing 😁 it was lovely
Location, mood.
Can become a bit stuffy and moist due to first floor and weather.
Positioned right in town
Very small room abs nowhere to site on a lounge no TV,,IInterbet just ok
Chantal, the owner, is nice and always available to help. She gave us good recommendations for dinner.
Like a picturesque scene out of a movie. Quiet and very convenient. Chantal is deluxe.
Low ceilings at the door so watch your head. But that was life in the 1300 when I understood it was built!
Excellent location, just in the middle of the village, a few steps from the castle.
Very cosy, made with live, well maintained.
Chantal was very welcoming! She explained everything well and gave us some great suggestions for restaurants. The room was cozy and was exactly what I expected of a small Swiss hotel.
It is a pedestrian town which means you have to drag your luggage over cobblestone streets. However, that was not the properties fault.
The location is peaceful and beautiful, right next to the H. R. Giger museum and in the heart of the old village of Gruyeres. The accommodation is very spacious for two people to live very comfortably and the kitchenette was well equipped with everything we needed to cook breakfast and dinner.
Chantal was such an exceptional hostess and made us feel right at home. When we arrived, we realized that we were early for check-in and sent her a message and she graciously immediately sent us direction for a self check-in. The location is amazing. We stayed in the Balcony room with the mountain view and it was gorgeous outside of our window. The room was lovely and clean. Overall, I would highly recommend staying at Au Soleil!
A lovely little room, perfect position in the town making all amenities easily accessible. A fabulous shower and comfortable bed with a kettle and tea and coffee to hand.
The accommodation was perfect for our needs.
We had the best stay at Au soleil de Gruyères, really couldn’t have asked for more - thank you Chantal! We had everything we needed, and even came home to extra teabags resting on the door handle one day. Thank you for the recommendations on where to eat out, we had a lovely (delightfully cheesy) dinner at the Auberge and watched the owner joyfully feeding the birds bread which was beautiful to watch! We are hoping to come back someday ❤️
- Chantal was such a lovely host! - Location was amazing. Great views, very quiet and everything we needed. - Came for the HR Giger museum so ideal spot. - Room was amazing, lovely and clean. - Loved signing the guest book and reading all the great comments from previous guests!
- Nothing. Everything was wonderful!
This is a charming place to stay right in the heart of Gruyeres. Chantal is a very welcoming and helpful host and the room was clean, comfortable, well-equipped and had lots of character. The location is perfect and it was a good base for hiking in the area. Highly recommended.
•Location •Cleanliness •Cosiness
I had a lovely 3 night stay and found the room to be clean and comfortable. The view was incredible and considering it is right in the middle of the old village it was extremely quiet. I loved how the property had been renovated in a way that kept a lot of the old features, giving it a real charm. Chantal was very friendly and helpful, making checking in and out very simple.
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Cleanliness
8.5/10Some guests reported poor quality towels and a damp smell.
Service
10/10Many guests praised the helpfulness of the staff and their willingness to assist.
Location
10/10Guests consistently highlighted the charming and convenient location.
Room Quality
8.97/10Some rooms were small and not ideal for certain guests.
Amenities
9.01/10Lacked breakfast options; some amenities were adequate, but additional pillows were requested.
Value for Money
8.96/10Some guests felt the price was high given the room quality.
Food and Beverage
8.99/10Limited food options; lack of breakfast was a noted drawback.
Overall Experience
9.95/10The overall experience was positive with minor complaints from guests.
Relax on a private terrace with village views, and a kitchen-equipped space perfect for easy dinners after exploring Gruyères.
Enjoy breathtaking mountain views from select accommodations and cozy interiors that balance comfort with natural scenery.
Multilingual front desk staff are available 24/7 to assist with guests’ needs, enhancing a smooth, memorable stay.