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

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

  • ‪Rathaus Brauerei - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zunfthausrestaurant Pfistern - ‬3 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 luggage storage and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and a picnic area.
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

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 there parking available 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.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Barabas - Hostel?

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Barabas - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Barabas - Hostel?

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

Barabas - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 422 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 422 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 422 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 422 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 422 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

María

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thuy T

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a different experience for the three of us. It felt claustrophobic. Maybe good for only an overnight stay. We had 3 large luggages and it was cumbersome to even open them all at the same time. Space was very limited. No chairs, no tables, no TV. The bathroom door had no handle from the inside so it was difficult to close. Bathroom was clean though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some of the rooms used to be prison cells. Pretty cool. Our room seemed very new, simple, but clean. We were able to walk to the train easily. We also walked to the Lion Monument, the Watchtowers, the river and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

frank

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky to stay in what once was a prison
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot for a stay in Lucerne

Lovely hotel, so full of character and history. In a walkable area close to everything. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The mattress was really good. We loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff. Room, shared bathroom and building in general very clean. Excellent breakfast buffet. Looking forward to my next stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maham

Claustrophobic room and washroom with zero ventilation (I guess that's expected with prison cells?) but customer service was amazing. Thank you for your flexibility!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Wei hua

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Everything was good except there is no AC so it was extremely hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved this hotel. It has really nice rooms and had AC and the staff was really nice. We also tried their restaurant which was really good. Breakfast was good. We stayed in the Japanese style rooms. If I come back to Switzerland I will stay here the whole time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Viraj

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

H

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kai Xuan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristián

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jianwei

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is an economic stay if you don’t mind living in a dorm style room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Xiaohong

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Staff are very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a private room which was giant, updated and very clean. Good location, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Eleanor

Disliked: Amenities
Immersive prison experience 😊 Staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorsa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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