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Barabas - Hostel

3.0 star property
Comfortable hostel, walk to Chapel Bridge

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Barabas - Hostel

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Property entrance
Garden
Superior Twin Room
Daily buffet breakfast (CHF 13 per person)
Standard Double Room

Overview of Barabas - Hostel

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Löwengraben, 18, Lucerne, 6004
  • Popular LocationMill Bridge2 min walk
  • Popular LocationLucerne Town Hall2 min walk
  • Popular LocationLucerne Station9 min walk
  • Popular LocationLucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station)9 min walk

Room options

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Fan
Detached private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Hotel Luzernerhof
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
4.0 out of 5, Very good, (249)
The price is NZ$377
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Hotel Luzernerhof

About the area

Lucerne

Barabas - Hostel puts you in the heart of Lucerne, within steps of Lucerne Town Hall and Mill Bridge. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Izakaya Nozomi, serves Japanese cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Old Town Lucerne hostel include Chapel Bridge and Swiss Transportation Museum.
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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

  • Lucerne Station - 9 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fondue House Du Pont - 3 min walk
  • Restaurant Rathaus Brauerei AG - 3 min walk
  • Restaurant Mill'Feuille - 3 min walk
  • Restaurant Zunfthaus zu Pfistern - 3 min walk
  • Hirschenplatz - 2 min walk

About this property

Barabas - Hostel

Comfortable hostel, walk to Chapel Bridge
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour or ticket assistance, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Barabas - Hostel.

This 3-star Lucerne hostel is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Barabas - Hostel offers 60 accommodations with free toiletries and fans. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:30 AM for a fee: CHF 13 for adults and CHF 13 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Izakaya Nozomi

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle tours

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Japanese garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 10 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 13 for adults and from CHF 13 for children
  • Pet fee: CHF 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, Union Pay and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Barabas - Hostel?

Barabas - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Barabas - Hostel?

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barabas - Hostel on 21 Apr 2024 start from NZ$187.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Barabas - Hostel?

The closest beach to Barabas - Hostel is Seebad Eich (15.1 km).

Does Barabas - Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Barabas - Hostel?

No, Barabas - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Barabas - Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Barabas - Hostel's onsite restaurant that serves Japanese cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Barabas - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Barabas - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 208 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool former prison that's clean w helpful staff!!
My friend and I really enjoyed our stay. Our room was clean and in good condition. I loved reading about the history of the building and see artwork from a former prisoner in the common room. No breakfast during the winter, but there was coffee and tea downstairs. The staff was very friendly and helpful as well. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great affordable option in a convenient location in the old town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is wonderful helpful clean hotel close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in a jail cell was more cramped than a normal hotel room but made for a fun experience Shower and toilet were very clean and worked well. Linen was changed daily. Staff were very helpful and pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Pratik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was really like a prison!
This hotel makes you feel that you are in prison ! No air conditioner and there was a small table fan which was making noise whole night ! Person sleeping on the top of bunk bed can not get any air. Washroom wall was semi transparent, so it was uncomfortable using it. Overall, it was not a pleasant experience. Very tiny rooms. Shower, although individual but was outside.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean. Good staff. Poor in provisions. No tv. No refrigerater. Austere. Small beds. I would not return. For nearly $200 with breakfast, one pays much for little.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique experience at the Barabus Hotel. I enjoyed the charm of the place and seeing the prison details of the building. We had great service, great breakfast, and really responsive staff. The location couldnt be better for exploring the old town in lucerne, Barabus is near everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aixin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023