Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before booking at Hôtel des Alpes in Bulle.
Where is Hôtel des Alpes?
Rue Nicolas-Glasson 3, 1630 Bulle, in the town centre, a 5-minute walk from the station. Bulle Castle and the Musée gruérien are also a 5-minute walk. Getting here
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 2 pm until midnight, check-out by 11 am.
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes, cancellation is free, and no credit card is needed to book. To cancel or change a booking, email info@hoteldesalpesbulle.ch or call +41 26 919 47 47.
How do I get the best rate?
Book on this website: the rate is automatically reduced by 15%, confirmation is instant and there are no booking fees.
Is the tourist tax included?
Yes, the prices shown on this website include the tourist tax.
Do you have family rooms?
Yes: 6 triple rooms and 3 quadruple rooms (one double bed and two single beds). See the quadruple room
Is Wi-Fi free?
Yes, Wi-Fi is free in all 33 rooms of Hôtel des Alpes and in the café-bar.
Is there a lift?
Yes, Hôtel des Alpes has a lift that serves every floor.
Where can I park?
Hôtel des Alpes has no private parking. The public P+Rail car park at the bus station (Place de la Gare 7, open 24/7, about CHF 8 a day) is a few minutes’ walk away, and more paid public parking is available in the surrounding streets.
Is breakfast included?
No: the buffet is available at extra cost and can be added when you arrive. Fresh croissants and breads, cereals, jams, regional cheeses including Gruyère, fruit juice and coffee. Breakfast
Is there a restaurant at the hotel?
Yes: FryBurger Gourmet on the ground floor, and a café-bar with a street-side terrace and a garden terrace at the back. The hotel and restaurant
How do I get to Gruyères from the hotel?
By train from Bulle station, a 5-minute walk from the hotel: the Gruyères stop is 7 minutes away. By car, it is about 5 km.
Which is the nearest station?
Bulle station, about 350 metres from the hotel, a 5-minute walk. Direct trains to Gruyères (7 min), Broc-Chocolaterie (10 min), Fribourg (36 min) and Bern (about 1 h).
How far is Espace Gruyère?
Espace Gruyère is about 700 metres from Hôtel des Alpes, a 10-minute walk. Hotel near Espace Gruyère
How do I get to Maison Cailler?
A direct train runs from Bulle station to Broc-Chocolaterie in 10 minutes; the factory is a 5-minute walk from the stop. Hotel near Maison Cailler
Can I visit the Gruyère region without a car?
Yes. From Bulle station, Gruyères is 7 minutes by train, Maison Cailler 10 minutes (Broc-Chocolaterie stop) and Moléson-sur-Gruyères 29 minutes by bus 263. 2026 timetable, please check on sbb.ch.
The best rate is here
15% less than on booking sites, free cancellation, no credit card needed.
