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Barabas - Hostel

3.0 star property
3-star hostel near Chapel Bridge

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Garden
Superior Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Daily buffet breakfast (CHF 13 per person)
Standard Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

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

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Map
Löwengraben, 18, Lucerne, 6004
  • Popular LocationChapel Bridge5 min walk
  • Popular LocationKKL Lucerne10 min walk
  • Popular LocationLion Monument11 min walk
  • AirportZürich (ZRH)55 min drive

Room options

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Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Lucerne

Old Town Lucerne stay.With a stay at this Old Town Lucerne hostel, you'll be steps from Lucerne Town Hall and Rosengart Collection. Mill Bridge and Hertensteinstrasse are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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

3-star hostel near Chapel Bridge
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance 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
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Barabas - Hostel offers 60 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle tours

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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 available
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.

Property 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: approximately CHF 13 for adults and 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
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 onsite parking is available. 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 each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

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

How close is Barabas - Hostel to the airport?

Barabas - Hostel is 42.2 mi (56-min drive) away from the Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 11, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barabas - Hostel on Jun 9, 2024 start from $127.53, excluding 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.

Does Barabas - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Barabas - Hostel.

How close is Barabas - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 11 mi (14-min drive) from Seebad Eich.

Does Barabas - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Barabas - Hostel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of CHF 13 for adults and CHF 13 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Barabas - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Grand Casino Lucerne (12-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Barabas - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Barabas - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Barabas - Hostel have a pool?

Barabas - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Barabas - Hostel have a restaurant?

Barabas - Hostel is home to Izakaya Nozomi, which features Japanese cuisine.

Does Barabas - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Barabas - Hostel to downtown Lucerne?

Barabas - Hostel is 0.1 mi away from Lucerne.

Barabas - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 210 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 210 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 210 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 210 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 210 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH, Mission Viejo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was perfect. Economical, has interesting history, the staff were gracious, welcoming, and helpful, the location is convenient, and I slept wonderfully. I highly recommend this place and will plan to stay here again on my next trip through Lucerne.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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