Barabas - Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, a short walk to Chapel Bridge

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Garden
Lunch and dinner served, Japanese cuisine
Front of property
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Superior Twin Room | Living area
Barabas - Hostel in Old Town Lucerne blends Swiss hospitality with Japanese design. Visitors can unwind on the terrace, stroll through the Japanese garden, or enjoy billiards and arcade games. The staff consistently earns praise for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NT$3,534
NT$3,852 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

Room options

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Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Pet friendly
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Quadruple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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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About the neighborhood

Map
Löwengraben, 18, Lucerne, 6004

What's nearby

  • Lucerne Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chapel Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • KKL Lucerne - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lion Monument - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Chateau Guetsch - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Lucerne Station - 9 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zunfthausrestaurant Pfistern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mill'Feuille - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rathaus Brauerei - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zum Weissen Kreuz - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Barca - ‬3 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
  • Bicycle tour information, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and bicycle parking
  • 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

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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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 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
Safety features at this property include 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.

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Barabas - Hostel?

As of 2025/10/8, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barabas - Hostel on 2025/11/2 start from NT$3,534, 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. 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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