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Barabas - Hostel
3.0 star property

Comfortable hostel, walk to Chapel Bridge

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Barabas - Hostel

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Property entrance
Garden
Superior Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Daily buffet breakfast (CHF 13 per person)
Standard Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Overview of Barabas - Hostel

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Löwengraben, 18, Lucerne, 6004
  • Popular LocationChapel Bridge5 min walk
  • Popular LocationKKL Lucerne10 min walk
  • Popular LocationLion Monument11 min walk
  • AirportZürich (ZRH)55 min drive
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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
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 3 Ping (10 square meters)
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Detached private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 3 Ping (10 square meters)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 8 Ping (26 square meters)
  • 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
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 9 Ping (30 square meters)
  • 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
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 3.32 Ping (11 square meters)
  • 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
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 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
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 6.04 Ping (20 square meters)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Lucerne

Barabas - Hostel is located in Old Town Lucerne, a neighborhood in Lucerne, and is near a train station and near a boardwalk/promenade. Entlebuch Biosphere and Mt. Rigi reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Natur-Museum and Richard Wagner Museum. Kanuwelt Buochs GmbH and Garten der Stille are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails, rock climbing, and mountain biking.
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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) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fondue House Du Pont - 3 min walk
  • Restaurant Rathaus Brauerei AG - 3 min walk
  • Restaurant Mill'Feuille - 3 min walk
  • Restaurant Zunfthaus zu Pfistern - 3 min walk
  • Hirschenplatz - 2 min walk

About this property

Barabas - Hostel

Hostel located in Old Town Lucerne
Barabas - Hostel is located close to Chapel Bridge, and provides a terrace, a Japanese garden, and an arcade/game room. 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
  • Bicycle tour information, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Bicycle parking, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and 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
  • 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

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
For more details, 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:

  • 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 2024/4/25, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barabas - Hostel on 2024/5/6 start from NT$3,907, 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 within a 5-minute walk of Mill Bridge and Chapel Bridge. Hertensteinstrasse and Lucerne Town Hall 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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 208 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vomo

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Alex

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Barabas Hostel was well-located and clean. The room was small and styled very similar to a prison, but this is prominently advertised and a core feature of the experience. Free coffee and tea was available 24/7 and there was a lounge area available for everyone to use. The front desk was attentive and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool former prison that's clean w helpful staff!!
My friend and I really enjoyed our stay. Our room was clean and in good condition. I loved reading about the history of the building and see artwork from a former prisoner in the common room. No breakfast during the winter, but there was coffee and tea downstairs. The staff was very friendly and helpful as well. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great affordable option in a convenient location in the old town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

kimberly

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jenny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in a jail cell was more cramped than a normal hotel room but made for a fun experience Shower and toilet were very clean and worked well. Linen was changed daily. Staff were very helpful and pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Pratik

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was really like a prison!
This hotel makes you feel that you are in prison ! No air conditioner and there was a small table fan which was making noise whole night ! Person sleeping on the top of bunk bed can not get any air. Washroom wall was semi transparent, so it was uncomfortable using it. Overall, it was not a pleasant experience. Very tiny rooms. Shower, although individual but was outside.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean. Good staff. Poor in provisions. No tv. No refrigerater. Austere. Small beds. I would not return. For nearly $200 with breakfast, one pays much for little.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique experience at the Barabus Hotel. I enjoyed the charm of the place and seeing the prison details of the building. We had great service, great breakfast, and really responsive staff. The location couldnt be better for exploring the old town in lucerne, Barabus is near everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023