Hotel Rebe

City Märt — 808 m · ~10 min walk

Rathausgarten — 437 m · ~5 min walk

Aargauer Kunsthaus — 599 m · ~7 min walk

Roschtige Hund — 847 m · ~11 min walk

Rathausgarten — 388 m · ~5 min walk

Nearest — 819 m · ~10 min walk

Neue Apotheke — 769 m · ~10 min walk

Wakara — 556 m · ~7 min walk

Binzenhof — 615 m · ~8 min walk

Swiss Franc, CHF

You can exchange currency at the Aarau train station or at a Swiss bank, but be aware that airport bureaux de change often have poor exchange rates. It's better to use an ATM or exchange at a bank.

Credit cards and contactless payments are widely accepted in Aarau, especially in cafes, restaurants, and shops in the city center. Many locals use mobile payment apps like TWINT or PostFinance Card.

Tipping is not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% in restaurants and bars is considered polite. For taxi drivers and hotel staff, rounding up the fare or leaving 1-2 CHF is sufficient.

You can find a typical coffee at a bakery or café for around 2-3 CHF.

A sandwich or salad at a bakery or deli costs around 8-10 CHF.

A pasta dish or burger at a mid-range restaurant costs around 15-20 CHF.

You can find street food options in the Marktplatz or at the weekly market on Thursdays.

Coop, Denner, and Spar are common supermarket chains in Aarau.

You can find affordable high-street shopping at the Bahnhofstrasse or at the weekly market on Thursdays.

A day pass for public transport costs around 6.60 CHF and can be bought at the train station or online. From the airport, take the SBB train to Aarau station (around 10 CHF).

Buy a SBB Half-Fare Card for unlimited public transport within Switzerland.Use public transport during off-peak hours to save around 50% on fares.Avoid eating at touristy restaurants and opt for local bakeries or street food instead.