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Barabas - Hostel

3.0 star property
City-center Old Town Lucerne hostel with restaurant

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Property entrance
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Superior Twin Room
Lunch and dinner served, Japanese cuisine
Garden

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Arcade/game room
The price is CA $131
CA $147 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Fan
Detached private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Interior

Hotel Luzernerhof

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Bar
24/7 front desk
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (561)
The price is CA $167
CA $189 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
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About the area

Map
Löwengraben, 18, Lucerne, 6004

What's nearby

  • Lucerne Town Hall - 2 min walk
  • Chapel Bridge - 5 min walk
  • KKL Lucerne - 10 min walk
  • Lion Monument - 11 min walk
  • Chateau Guetsch - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 62 min drive
  • Lucerne Station - 9 min walk
  • Lucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Luzern Sgv Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Hirschenplatz - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Zunfthaus zu Pfistern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Mill'Feuille - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antipasteria La Barca GmbH - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Fenice GmbH - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Barabas - Hostel

Located near a train station, Barabas - Hostel is a great choice for a stay in Lucerne. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Izakaya Nozomi, which serves Japanese cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 60 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets allowed (1 total)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ski area nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

Izakaya Nozomi - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 1.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 2.40 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 13 for adults and CHF 13 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 10 per pet, per night

Policies

This property uses a grey water recycling system.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

Also known as

Barabas Hostel Lucerne
Barabas Hostel
Barabas Lucerne
Barabas
Barabas Hostel
Barabas - Hostel Lucerne
Barabas - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Barabas - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Lucerne

Frequently asked questions

Does Barabas - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Barabas - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Barabas - Hostel?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of CHF 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Barabas - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Barabas - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Barabas - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Barabas - Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Lucerne (12-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Barabas - Hostel and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like skiing and return when the snow melts for hiking and mountain biking. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking. Enjoy amenities like an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Barabas - Hostel?
Yes, Izakaya Nozomi offers Japanese cuisine.
What's the area around Barabas - Hostel like?
Barabas - Hostel is in Old Town Lucerne, a short 9-minute walk from Lucerne Station and 2 minutes' walk from Mill Bridge.

Barabas - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Samreen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Jason, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Very nice staff, awkward bathroom
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful! The reason for 3 stars is comfort: the bathroom is improvised in the living room, with partially transparent glass walls, so for non-couples family trips it makes for an uncomfortable experience.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Honeymoon stay
Awesome place. Right in the heart of Luzern. Can walk everywhere. Super comfortable beds and clean.
Aaron, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Unique and interesting
Sharyn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I went with my parents and everything was great. high recommended
Claudio, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The location is fantastic and the facilities are very clean, however, the room is very hot with just a table fan and the wifi in the room is pretty much non existent, but consistent everywhere else in the hotel.
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

This place is an old jail, takes a minute to get used to. Unique, stay experience. Rooms are small, but get the job done for a night stay. Would not recommend if you spent time in a real jail, it might feel confined. Haha
Brett, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

very good location near train station, attractions and restaurants
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

If you want basic this is it. Converted prison which means very small rooms.
Steve, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hayley, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Truly unique hotel experience! Great staff and in a perfect location to experience Luzerne!
kevin, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place 👍
Inna, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Overall good just we didn't find dinner facilities only McDonald's and subway
Kamlesh, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

I would not recommend if you are claustrophobic or if the weather is hot. The rooms are VERY small with a very small window. The location is fantastic. The place is very clean. The housekeeping staff lost my daughter’s retainer (800 dollars) and staff was rude about it. But again it’s clean and affordable and close to the chapel bridge area. .
april, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

You must stay just for the experience of staying in a former prison! Love that they had different artifacts and history throughout each floor! Staff was very friendly and helpful!
Ingrid, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Parking a little far
Stephane, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

staff is not very friendly
Ye, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Definitely a unique experience, we were travelling with 7 and had 2 rooms. One room was on the second floor, other was on the third. 2nd floor room was at least 5 degrees cooler than 3rd floor room (though the fan helped slightly). Not a place you would want to plan on spending time in your room necessarily, but worth a visit.
Bobby, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

El hotel es fantástico, ubicación muy cerca de todo caminando, limpio, el personal muy amable, tal como se describe, nos encantó!! Regresaria 1000 veces !! Gracias.
Teresa, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Roland, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Encourages togetherness
It was squishy, but the beds were comfortable. We had our own bathroom, but unfortunately the sewer smell made it unpleasant to spend much time in. We appreciated the fan as it was quite warm due to the summer temperatures. All in all, a fun place to spend the night- very well located to the sights in Luzern.
Kirsten, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

This was a fun stop for us. We stayed 2 nights, the location was perfect for walking everywhere in Luzern. The kids thought the prison was cool. Their patio is great. The reception staff was so kind and friendly. The breakfast staff was rude but Natasha (if i remember right) made up for him.
Beth, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Very small prison sale but clean and efficient.
Eyassu, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great hotel near shopping and in the city center. Rooms are very small and very warm despite fans since there is only one tiny window and no air flow. It is, after all, an actual prison. Just be aware. We parked approximately 10 minute walk away and it was 29 francs for 24 hours. Very attentive and helpful staff.
Ericka, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review