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Barabas - Hostel

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Top reasons for booking
Good location
Walking distance to train station, old town, and attractions. Close to transportation, shops, and restaurants. Easy access to everything.
Friendly staff
According to user reviews, most guests think the hotel service is great
Dining
According to user reviews, most guests think the food is delicious
Popular facilities
Restaurant
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
4.2/5Great 502 reviews
Reviews summary
Central location, exceptionally clean rooms, helpful staff, unique former prison theme, comfortable beds, and good breakfast options provided.
Exploring the area
Lucerne Train Station, 600m, About 9 mins from hotel by foot
Wachtturm, 200m, About 3 mins from hotel by foot
Kleinwasserkraftwerk Mühlenplatz, 200m, About 3 mins from hotel by foot
11
Standard Double Room
2 beds

11.0 m²

5
Superior Double Room
1 double bed or bigger

20.0 m²

15
Triple Room
2 beds

11.0 m²

9
Standard Quadruple Room
2 beds

11.0 m²

17
Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
Multiple beds

30.0 m²

18
Shared Dormitory, Women only
Multiple beds

25.0 m²

5
Superior Double Room
1 double bed or bigger

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Reviews

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4.2/5.0

Great

502 reviews
Location
0.0
Services offered
4.5
Cleanliness
4.2
Atmosphere & facilities
4.0
Reviews summary
From real reviews, powered by AI
Overall impression
Central location, exceptionally clean rooms, helpful staff, unique former prison theme, comfortable beds, and good breakfast options provided.
Location
Walking distance to train station, old town, and attractions. Close to transportation, shops, and restaurants. Easy access to everything.
Services offered
Friendly, helpful, and accommodating staff. Multilingual assistance. Free coffee and tea. Luggage storage. Responsive service and helpful tips.
Cleanliness
Rooms consistently clean and well-kept. Modern, clean showers. Linen changed daily. Clean shared bathrooms. Everything well-cleaned and maintained.
Atmosphere & facilities
Unique prison theme offers a memorable experience. Comfortable beds. Lounge area with artwork. Interesting historical artifacts. Outdoor patio. Good breakfast included. Some spacious, updated rooms.
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With photos
4.5+
3.0+
Clean rooms
Good location
Friendly staff
Large space
Dining
Yinyin
Reviewed: 10 Aug 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with kids

Perfect location, unbeatable price, and good service. The room was not very large, but it had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It was also quiet in the evenings, which we really appreciated. Overall, this is an excellent choice for budget-conscious travelers and offers great value for the price.
Smita
Reviewed: 4 Aug 2026

2.0/5.0

Below average
We booked the standard quadruple room for 2 kids and 2 adults for 1 night. The room was tiny and had 2 bunk-beds, which was expected and would have been completely fine, if there was some air circulation in the room. There is no AC in the hotel (my bad for not realizing this at the time of booking!) and no ceiling fan either. There is a small barred window and they provide you with a small table fan, which really made more noise than circulate any air!! In 30+ deg temperatures, like it was in Lucerne yesterday, the stay in this room felt like an actual prison sentence and we were all relieved to check out in the morning!!! Even though the staff were really nice & welcoming and the place overall is pretty clean and well kept, will not be returning due to the above reasons.
Brij Nandan
Reviewed: 31 Jul 2026

4.0/5.0

Great
Overall good stay and nice area and late just round the corner
Chloe
Reviewed: 20 Jul 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Solo stay

Amenities worked very well, daily room service, very clean and quiet. Nice kitchen, showers, and bathrooms. Great stay!
Ellen
Reviewed: 8 Jul 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
Staff were super helpful!
Stephen Nicholas
Reviewed: 7 Jul 2026

3.0/5.0

Good

Stayed with kids

Clean room, clean sheets, clean showers. No air conditioning. The hallway window doesn't open, so there is no air flow.
Vic
Reviewed: 25 Jun 2026

3.0/5.0

Good
Too hot. No AC. Very small. Nice powerful shower, though.
Erwin
Reviewed: 22 Jun 2026

4.0/5.0

Great
The staff was very helpful. We appreciated being able to store our luggage until we could check in. The historical aspect of the hotel being a former prison was amazing. The proximity to the Chapel bridge, Lion Monument and train station was superb. We highly recommend the Barabas Hostel.
Roselle
Reviewed: 20 Jun 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Solo stay

Staff was so friendly she also served like a visitor center receptionist
Nichole
Reviewed: 15 Jun 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with family · For friends and family

Fun little theme! A bit hot with just the small fan they give you in the room but seriously the property is cute and close to everything.

Overview

Barabas - Hostel

First open:2018-05-01
Rooms:60
Star rating:

Barabas - Hostel is in the heart of Lucerne, within a 5-minute walk of Mill Bridge and Chapel Bridge. This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lucerne Town Hall and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Rosengart Collection.

Description

Barabas - Hostel is in the heart of Lucerne, within a 5-minute walk of Mill Bridge and Chapel Bridge. This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lucerne Town Hall and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Rosengart Collection.

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Exploring the area

Transport

Lucerne Train Station

Train stations
600m

Attractions

Wachtturm

200m

Kleinwasserkraftwerk Mühlenplatz

200m

Zytturm

200m

Aussichtspunkt Reussteg

200m

Luegislandturm

300m

Boy and hawk fountain

300m

Spreuer Bridge

300m

Museggmauer

300m
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Facilities & services

Popular facilities
Restaurant
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
General
Non-smoking throughout
Elevator
Accessibility
Bicycle parking available
Garden
Reception services
Tourist info desk
Fast check-in
Fast check-out
Food & drink
Breakfast service (additional charge)
Activities
Games
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Property policies

Check-in/out Time

Earliest check-in time:After 15:00

Latest check-out time:Before 11:00

Check-in policy

The guest responsible for check-in must be aged 18 or above

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.

Check-in descriptions

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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

Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

Note: Check-in policies vary by property. Please check carefully before booking

Child Policy

Children at all ages are welcome to stay at this property

Mandatory 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 2.40 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

Destination fee: CHF 2.70 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

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

Other fees

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.

Food & drinks

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.

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