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Barabas - Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel in Lucerne with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Garden
Lunch and dinner served, Japanese cuisine
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Superior Twin Room | Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Löwengraben, 18, Lucerne, 6004
  • Place, Lucerne Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Chapel Bridge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, KKL Lucerne
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 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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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Bed in 6 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bathroom | Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Bed in 6 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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

Quadruple Room with External Private Shower

  • Sleeps 4

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

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Lucerne

Located in Old Town Lucerne, Barabas - Hostel is next to Lucerne Town Hall and Mill Bridge. This 60-room, 3-star hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and an arcade/game room.
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What's nearby

  • Lucerne Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Jesuit Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chapel Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • KKL Lucerne - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lion Monument - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Lucerne Station - 9 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zunfthausrestaurant Pfistern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rathaus Brauerei - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zum Weissen Kreuz - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mill'Feuille - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Barca - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Barabas - Hostel

Hostel in Lucerne with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Guests of Barabas - Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, an arcade/game room, and express check-in. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Other amenities include fans, desks, and free toiletries.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Izakaya Nozomi

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle tours
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

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

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 organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CHF 10 per pet, per night
  • 1 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.40 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • This property uses a grey water recycling system.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • 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

Is a free cancellation option available at Barabas - Hostel?

Barabas - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see around Barabas - Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Old Town Lucerne, just steps from Lucerne Town Hall and Rosengart Collection, and within a short walk of Chapel Bridge. You'll also find Loewenplatz and The Swiss Path less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Barabas - Hostel?

Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does Barabas - Hostel include a casino at the property?

No, Barabas - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Barabas - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Barabas - Hostel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like free Internet access as well as a restaurant and a Japanese garden.

Are there hot tubs at Barabas - Hostel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Barabas - Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Barabas - Hostel serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Izakaya Nozomi.

Does Barabas - Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Barabas - Hostel for a fee of CHF 10 per pet, per night.

Does Barabas - Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Are there rooms with balconies at Barabas - Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Barabas - Hostel.

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