Established in 1767, the family-run Hotel Schiff am See offers you a terrace right on the shore of Lake Murten and a garden restaurant. The Murten train station is a 10-minute walk away. Each room is individually styled and features period furniture. Swiss and international cuisine including fish specialities is served in the Lord Nelson restaurant of the Schiff am See hotel. A variety of rooms are available for seminars and family events of up to 200 people. The harbour and the Old Town of Murten as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pool can be found in the immediate vicinity.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Dean
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Location and lovely staff who arranged my late check in
  • Barbara
    Poland Poland
    Everything was perfect, nice restaurant, good storage space for bicycles.
  • R
    Roger
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a short stay in the old town of Murten and it worked really well - the rooms where old but still good standard and especially very good value for money at a perfect location

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Hotel Schiff am See

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Children's playground
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.
  • Street parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules

Hotel Schiff am See takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 18:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
CHF 50 per person, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Hotel Schiff am See accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance of their estimated time of arrival. This can be noted in the Comments Box during booking or by contacting the hotel using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that there is no lift in the hotel. All rooms are located on the first or second floor.

Please note that from October to beginning of March the restaurant is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. On those days the reception is only open until 16:00. Arrival after this time is not possible.

FAQs about Hotel Schiff am See

  • Hotel Schiff am See has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Hotel Schiff am See. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hotel Schiff am See include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite

  • Hotel Schiff am See is 200 yards from the centre of Murten. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Schiff am See can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • The prices at Hotel Schiff am See may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Hotel Schiff am See is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Hotel Schiff am See offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours