Barabas - Hostel

Top rated by guests

Daily buffet breakfast (CHF 13 per person)

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

Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

8.2Excellent

(430 Ratings)

"Wonderful Staff/ Great Place to Stay"

Steven

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8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(430 Ratings)

Hostel in Lucerne

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

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About this hostel

Hostel with a restaurant, 5-minute walk to Chapel Bridge
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a 24-hour front desk and an arcade/game room. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance.
Barabas - Hostel offers 60 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities at Barabas - Hostel

Restaurant

Non-smoking

Bathroom

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Ski in/Ski out

Garden

Ironing facilities

Towels

Fan

Desk

Hairdryer

Map of Lucerne

Nearby attractions

Zoo Zürich

26.3 mi

Swiss Museum of Transport

1.5 mi

Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum

23.4 mi

Nature and Animal Park Goldau

11.8 mi

Available Rooms

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Top rated by guests

8.2Excellent

(430 Ratings)

"Wonderful Staff/ Great Place to Stay"

Steven

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(430 Ratings)

Hostel in Lucerne

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Lucerne

Nearby attractions

Zoo Zürich

26.3 mi

Swiss Museum of Transport

1.5 mi

Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum

23.4 mi

Nature and Animal Park Goldau

11.8 mi

Available Rooms

About this hostel

Amenities

Restaurant

Non-smoking

Bathroom

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Ski in/Ski out

Garden

Ironing facilities

Towels

Fan

Desk

Hairdryer

Ratings and reviews

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(430 Ratings)

5.0 / 10.0

Very nice place, will like visit again

8.0 / 10.0

Was in good location. Beds lacked privacy. Everything else was good

8.0 / 10.0

The breakfast seemed nice but I did not take advantage because I had an early train this hotel is right in the middle of the old city, very close to everything you want to see also plenty of restaurants bars and shops, the rooms are a bit small for 4 people but manageable

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful Staff/ Great Place to Stay

10.0 / 10.0

Unique property in a former jail. We stayed in the Hotel Nozomi portion. Quiet, comfortable beds, plenty of hot water, very clean. Everything in the room (Nozomi 3) seemed new and is in great condition. Breakfast was included and there were a lot of choices (granola, cheese, bread, yogurt, fruit, etc). A supermarket is across the street. Walkable from the train station. Take water with you as restaurants charge for tap water. We would definitely stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Room and bathroom were spacious and clean. Bed and pillows were very comfy. Staff was very helpful and kind. Breakfast was ok. The hotel is very well situated. Shops and restaurants are close by and short walking distance from the train station

6.0 / 10.0

Walkable

5.0 / 10.0

Clean room, 6-women room. The girls in the reception are wonderful.

6.0 / 10.0

Clean room / basic Breakfast

10.0 / 10.0

Barabas Hostel is in a perfect location , close to transportations, shops and picture opp of the place. I loved it. Well recommended. I would love to stay there again whenever I come back to Luzern..and would recommend to my friends, relatives and to everyone. Great place our dormitory is very spacious .Staffs are very friendly and accommodating. Thank you so much. Mariam of Alberta, Canada

10.0 / 10.0

Highly recommended!!!

5.0 / 10.0

We had an amazing stay at barabas hotel. The room we stayed in was huge the washroom was pristine.Everything was clean. Room had coffee machine and fridge with soda in them. Lots of storage space.The self check in was not working when we arrived, however they have 24 hr reception and one of the staff members helped us right away. The breakfast was basic . I would highly recommend staying at this location. We really enjoyed our day here and truly appreciate the fact they offer free luggage storage before and after checkout.

4.0 / 10.0

Perfect location in the old town, very close to everything and a short walk from the train station. The room could get a bit stuffy but thankfully they provide a fan. I’m not sure what the temperatures would be like during the height of summer but it was fine in September. Bathrooms in the rooms aren’t the most private. Staff were friendly. Would stay again for the price/location.

8.0 / 10.0

The property is a fun idea of staying in prison, it is barebones but clean with a really good breakfast. I would recommend Barabas to anyone in Lucerne.

10.0 / 10.0

Right in the heart of Lucerne with everything very close by. Very helpful front desk staff and super clean.

10.0 / 10.0

Good location, clean room and overall good option for Lucerne.

10.0 / 10.0

Best experience of 2 nights. Everything just 5 mins walk away even Luzern station 5 mins walk.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect for two people! Easy to check into and close to all the major attractions in Lucerne.

10.0 / 10.0

Unique stopover in Lucerne. Whole family loved their night in prison. Friendly staff. Very clean. Fantastic location. Great value.

10.0 / 10.0

I lost my two cakes and chocolate here!

10.0 / 10.0

Great, central location. Perfect for any type of traveling - youth groups, families, solo... Great hotel for a great price.

4.0 / 10.0

The rooms are very clean but could do with a few more home comforts it really is like being in a prison cell

10.0 / 10.0

Basic, clean & affordable! Former prison, interesting experience! Easy walk to everywhere. Recommended.

6.0 / 10.0

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.

4.0 / 10.0

We had a private room with double bed. There was not much room to move around in the room, but we knew that since it is an old prison cell. Friendly staff. A fan in the room helped with the heat. We had our window open too, but that let in the noise from the people talking loud in the garden area at night. (Maybe a sign out there that mentions quite time at night?) The location is good and otherwise calm. No common kitchen area, but they let us store our few food items in the staff fridge.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

3.0 / 10.0

The rooms were fairly basic but including towels, which was appreciated. It would be great if there were small shelves for the top bunks so guests had a place to keep personal items. Also, dividing the storage space under the beds between both bunks would be helpful. Unfortunately, the guest on the bottom bunk used all the space, so I ended up keeping my things in my bag. The kitchen was also quite basic and lacked enough utensils, cookware, and dishes for the number of guests, so it wasn’t ideal if you’re planning to cook your own meals. On the plus side, the reception staff were very helpful, and the bathrooms were clean with excellent showers. Overall, not a bad stay.

5.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

Quirky to stay in what once was a prison

8.0 / 10.0

The staff was great

10.0 / 10.0

Super friendly and helpful staff. Room, shared bathroom and building in general very clean. Excellent breakfast buffet. Looking forward to my next stay!

8.0 / 10.0

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!

6.0 / 10.0

Everything was good except there is no AC so it was extremely hot.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Nice

8.0 / 10.0

The hotel is an economic stay if you don’t mind living in a dorm style room.

6.0 / 10.0

Staff are very friendly and helpful!

10.0 / 10.0

We had a private room which was giant, updated and very clean. Good location, highly recommend

6.0 / 10.0

Immersive prison experience 😊 Staff were great.

FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Barabas - Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Barabas - Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Barabas - Hostel?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes restaurant, non-smoking, bathroom, balcony/terrace, and wifi/internet.

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Barabas - Hostel

Hostel in Lucerne

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About this hostel

Amenities at Barabas - Hostel

Map of Lucerne

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Hostel in Lucerne

Reasons to book

Map of Lucerne

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

About this hostel

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Barabas - Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Barabas - Hostel?

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