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Barabas - Hostel

3.0 star property
Discover a hidden gem in Old Town Lucerne where East meets West and hospitality shines bright.

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Property entrance
Garden
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lunch and dinner served, Japanese cuisine
Superior Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AED 341
AED 382 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar

Room options

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

Triple Room

Highlights

Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 11 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
Löwengraben, 18, Lucerne, 6004

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) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hirschenplatz - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Zunfthaus zu Pfistern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Mill'Feuille - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antipasteria La Barca GmbH - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Fenice GmbH - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Barabas - Hostel

Hostel near Chapel Bridge
Take advantage of a terrace, a Japanese garden, and an arcade/game room at Barabas - Hostel. The on-site Japanese cuisine restaurant, Izakaya Nozomi, offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • Bicycle tour information, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and daily housekeeping

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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: CHF 13 for adults and CHF 13 for children
  • 1 restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Izakaya Nozomi

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bike parking
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • Elevator

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/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.
  • 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 & ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

We should mention

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 Barabas - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of CHF 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Barabas - Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Barabas - Hostel?

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

What time is check-out at Barabas - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Barabas - Hostel located?

Located in Old Town Lucerne, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Mill Bridge and Chapel Bridge. Lucerne Town Hall and Rosengart Collection are just steps away. Lucerne Station is 9 minutes by foot and Lucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station) is 9 minutes.

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Barabas - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 308 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay! Friendly and informative staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Hostel with a history, not particularly sociable if that’s your thing, but perfect if you want basic accommodation in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sriram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, historic location and concenuent access to train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a super neat experience to sleep at this hostel, probably one of the best nights of sleep in my life. Fantastic location, on the far edge of the tourist zone

10/10 Excellent

Yanin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, comfy bed
The location is great, walking distance to all main attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting property with many retained aspects of the old prison. Rooms ate obviously small, with little storage, no hair driers etc. slightly disconcerting obscured glass loo and shower 'box' in the room. Great breakfast, with good choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very good location near train station, attractions and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
accessible by light railway via Luzern Museum , staff with warm hospitality
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honeymoon stay
Awesome place. Right in the heart of Luzern. Can walk everywhere. Super comfortable beds and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly unique hotel experience! Great staff and in a perfect location to experience Luzerne!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful stay
We had an amazing time at Barabas well worth the price. its newly renovated, clean and its at the center of Old Town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy hotel in the middle of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vomo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay for artsy enthusiasts.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room in Old Town. We stayed in the Japanese part and skipped the prison cell experience. The whole place is fun. We also ate at the Japanese restaurant in the hotel. Very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, awkward bathroom
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful! The reason for 3 stars is comfort: the bathroom is improvised in the living room, with partially transparent glass walls, so for non-couples family trips it makes for an uncomfortable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

kimberly

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

8/10 Good

nian

Not too far.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

maria Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
The location was perfect, we could walk everywhere and visit the main attractions. I would only improve the breakfast buffet that is very poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jhonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel experience was great, love the layout and old prison theme. The outdoor can get a bit noisy and the room was a bit stuffy but overall cool experience. Would recommend as the location is also great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You must stay just for the experience of staying in a former prison! Love that they had different artifacts and history throughout each floor! Staff was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds and good size rooms. The doors were quite heavy and loud to close, especially if being left to close on their own, which isn't great with people coming and going at all hours
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024