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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
Lunch and dinner served, Japanese cuisine
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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 price is P5,358
P6,002 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27

Room options

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

Triple Room

Highlights

Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Fan
Detached private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
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
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
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
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

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

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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 located in Old Town Lucerne
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
  • A billiards/pool table, bicycle parking, and an elevator
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and bicycle tour information
  • 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

  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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 does it cost to stay at Barabas - Hostel?

As of Jan 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barabas - Hostel on Jan 26, 2025 start from P 5,358.24, 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.

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 steps from Lucerne Town Hall, Mill Bridge, and Rosengart Collection. Hertensteinstrasse and Historisches Museum are also within 5 minutes. Lucerne Station is 9 minutes by foot and Lucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station) is 9 minutes.

Barabas - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 306 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 306 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 306 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 306 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 306 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

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

Daniel

Traveled with family and small children
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

Neha

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff and comfy beds!! The shower was fantastic. Super cool that it is an old prison!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sriram, Katy

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

8/10 Good

nian

Traveled with family
Not too far.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

JESUS

Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

Sharyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unique and interesting
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudio, miami

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I went with my parents and everything was great. high recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The location is fantastic and the facilities are very clean, however, the room is very hot with just a table fan and the wifi in the room is pretty much non existent, but consistent everywhere else in the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Brett, Meridian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place is an old jail, takes a minute to get used to. Unique, stay experience. Rooms are small, but get the job done for a night stay. Would not recommend if you spent time in a real jail, it might feel confined. Haha
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you want basic this is it. Converted prison which means very small rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

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

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Traveled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

Kamlesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall good just we didn't find dinner facilities only McDonald's and subway
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

april, middletown

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I would not recommend if you are claustrophobic or if the weather is hot. The rooms are VERY small with a very small window. The location is fantastic. The place is very clean. The housekeeping staff lost my daughter’s retainer (800 dollars) and staff was rude about it. But again it’s clean and affordable and close to the chapel bridge area. .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024