Barabas Lucerne
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Barabas Lucerne
Löwengraben 18, Lucerne, Canton of Lucerne, 6004, Switzerland
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A stay at Barabas - a first prison-hostel places you in the heart of Lucerne, steps from Lucerne Town Hall and Mill Bridge. This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Rosengart Collection and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Musegg Wall.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features an arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Izakaya Nozomi serving guests of Barabas - Hostel. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.Show More
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Last booked 7 hrs ago
Highlights
Sparkling clean
Excellent service
Pets welcome
Ideal location
Delicious breakfastShow More
Amenities
Taxi booking service
Restaurant
Luggage storage
Fax/copying service
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Smoking area
Tour and ticket booking service
24-hour front desk
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Property Description
A stay at Barabas - a first prison-hostel places you in the heart of Lucerne, steps from Lucerne Town Hall and Mill Bridge. This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Rosengart Collection and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Musegg Wall.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features an arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Izakaya Nozomi serving guests of Barabas - Hostel. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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4.2/5
Very GoodGreat place to stay. Amazing location and good value for the money (in Switzerland).
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Surroundings
Airport: Buochs Airport
(18.7 km)
Train: Rigi Kulm
(22.5 km)
Train: Bahnhof Zug
(31.1 km)
Landmarks: Old Town
(<100m)
Landmarks: The Nine Towers
(160m)
Landmarks: Lucerne Needle Dam
(200m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
9
Bed in 6 Beds Female Dormitory
1 Bunk bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Shower
Electric fan
Shampoo
Heating
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10
Standard Twin Room
2 Single bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Electric fan
Shampoo
Wardrobe
Heating
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8
Triple Room
1 Bunk bed and 1 Single bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Electric fan
Private toilet
Shampoo
Heating
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11
Superior Twin Room
2 Single bed and 1 Sofa bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Electric fan
Shampoo
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5
Bed in 6 Beds Mixed Dormitory
1 Bunk bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Shower
Electric fan
Shampoo
Heating
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4
Quadruple Room with External Private Shower
2 Bunk bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Electric fan
Private toilet
Shampoo
Heating
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6
Deluxe Double Room
1 Queen bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Electric fan
Private toilet
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Guest Reviews
4.2/5
Very Good
74 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.3
- Amenities3.9
- Location4.2
- Service4.3
Average for similar properties in Lucerne
AI Summary
The accommodation impresses with cleanliness and friendly staff, offering convenient location and delicious breakfast. However, guests note limited breakfast options and cramped, small rooms with space and ventilation issues.
Raihanah
November 30, 2024
It was a great experience to stay here. Location not far away from Luzern train station. Just have to walk across the bridge while enjoying the Chapel Bridge. Then a bit walk along the street and shops to go to this hotel. Excellence service from the front staff. I meet 3 different staffs along the stay and all of them are very nice and helpful. They even gave the map for interesting places around Luzern. 1 lady help us to call our next hotel using her private phone. Appreciate that much. Kettle and microwave can use from Japanese restaurant under the hotel because they work together. Nice experience staying in prison room. They also have free luggage storage room. Would really recommend to stay here..
Ong Sio Teen
October 16, 2024
Location a bit far from then train station. Breakfast consider quite good spread, counter service ladies good, help a lots on direct or recommend area visit and dinning restaurants (we had a super great cheese fondue meal)!
Yong Sheng
January 1, 2025
Location of hotel was convenient. Room was quite small and old, but decent for the price.
Guest User
November 17, 2024
Great place to stay. Amazing location and good value for the money (in Switzerland).
Guest User
April 22, 2024
good place clean and new, will definitely come again, thanks!
Anonymous User
July 14, 2024
We had a great stay at this hotel. The staff were courteous. The room was clean. The breakfast which was included in the price was well worth it with a good selection and variety of food. The family room is quite cramped with not much space to keep/open the luggage but for a short stay it is fine. The location is good and at the price point it is a great find.
The only issue if any is that we expected the washroom to be outside of the room (the booking page stated external private washroom). This would have been fine but the washroom walls are not fully opaque. So if you are not staying with family might be an issue because people can see your silhouette when you are showering. Apart from that we had a great stay.
Megan Ferrão
June 6, 2024
The hotel name says it Barabas means bars so it was a jail before and now they use it as hotel. I didn’t know first that it was a jail before but when i stayed u can see its more like a jail because the window the on top and bathroom is very small and no cupboards in the room which was disappointing. Stay was okay.
Anonymous Solo Traveler
May 3, 2024
Overall, it was worth paying.
Receptionists are kind enough.
Nothing special than other hostels which is the good part. There were 4 out of 6 people in the room.
The location is about 10 minutes away from the main station so if you have lots of luggage, you should be aware of it.
They said they have a hair dryer in the bathroom but it doesn't and it required me to deposit a certain amount of money to get a private one at the reception.
They didn't notice that to me when I checked in. So I was extremely confused until I got the idea.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Taxi booking service
Restaurant
Luggage storage
Fax/copying service
Additional charge
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Smoking area
Tour and ticket booking service
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Restaurant
Izakaya Nozomi
Style: A la carte
Cuisine: Japanese
Open for: Lunch, Dinner
Special dietary options: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Transportation
Taxi booking service
Business Services
Fax/copying service
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Self check-in kiosks
Luggage storage
Express check-in and check-out
Tour and ticket booking service
24-hour front desk
Languages Spoken
English
French
German
Food & Drink
Alcohol-free rooms (on request)
Public Areas
Elevator
Smoking area
Garden
No smoking in public areas
Health & Wellness
Mountain climbing
Off-site
Rock climbing
Off-site
Mountain biking
Off-site
Activities
Table soccer
Facilities for Children
Children's meals available
Safety & Security
Security personnel
Intruder alarm
Fire extinguisher
Smoke detector
First aid kit
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Self check-in kiosk
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Breakfast
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 17 years old and under | CHF 13.00 (approx. AED 56.88) per person |
Adult | Buffet:CHF 13.00 (approx. AED 56.88) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge
Types of pets allowed: dogs, cats
Fee: CHF 10.00 (approx. AED 43.88) per pet per night
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed on request
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 2018
- Number of Rooms: 60
A stay at Barabas - a first prison-hostel places you in the heart of Lucerne, steps from Lucerne Town Hall and Mill Bridge. This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Rosengart Collection and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Musegg Wall.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features an arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Izakaya Nozomi serving guests of Barabas - Hostel. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.