Barabas - Hostel
Travelers find a cultural crossroads in Old Town Lucerne where a former prison has transformed into a vibrant hostel with Swiss-Japanese character
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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.
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8.4 out of 10
Very good
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Standard Double Room
8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
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Superior Twin Room
8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
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Free cribs/infant beds
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Triple Room
7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
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Standard Quadruple Room
7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
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Shared Dormitory, Women only
8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
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Shared/communal kitchen
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Bed in 6 Beds Female Dormitory
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Deluxe Double Room
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
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Free cribs/infant beds
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Private bathroom
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Bed in 6 Beds Mixed Dormitory
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Quadruple Room with External Private Shower
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Superior Twin Room
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About the neighborhood
Located in Old Town Lucerne, a neighborhood in Lucerne, Barabas - Hostel is near a train station and near a boardwalk/promenade. Entlebuch Biosphere and The Swiss Path reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Natur-Museum and Richard Wagner Museum. Sommerrodelbahn Fräkigaudi and Kanuwelt Buochs GmbH are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain climbing, hiking/biking trails, and mountain biking.

Löwengraben, 18, Lucerne, 6004
What's nearby
- Lucerne Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Jesuit Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Chapel Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Hertensteinstrasse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- KKL Lucerne - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Zum Weissen Kreuz - 3 min walk
- Rathaus Brauerei - 4 min walk
- Zunfthausrestaurant Pfistern - 3 min walk
- Mill'Feuille - 3 min walk
- Heini Conditorei - 3 min walk
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The price is NT$4,269
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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.
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.
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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
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Reviews
Barabas - Hostel Reviews
8.4
Very Good
9.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
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2025/10/5
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristin
2025/8/26
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Kristin
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Landon
2025/8/28
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Landon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert
2025/9/9
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Robert
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Hsiu-Ying
2025/9/24
Hsiu-Ying
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Mauricio
2025/10/15
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Mauricio
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Denny
2025/9/10
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Denny
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sonia
2025/10/3
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Sonia
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Luke
2025/11/8
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Luke
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Xiaohong
2025/6/12
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Xiaohong
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Eduardo
2025/7/12
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Eduardo
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karin
2025/7/10
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Karin
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10/10 Excellent
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2025/8/28
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James
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10/10 Excellent
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Yinglan
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8/10 Good
william
2025/4/5
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
william
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Nicholas
2025/5/25
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Nicholas
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10/10 Excellent
Judy
2024/5/12
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Judy
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10/10 Excellent
Leonardo
2025/7/5
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Leonardo
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10/10 Excellent
Yanin
2024/10/5
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Great location, comfy bed
Yanin
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10/10 Excellent
Sriram
2024/11/21
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Sriram
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Laurie
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Laurie
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
2024/8/28
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Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mariam
2025/9/23
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Mariam
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alessandra
2024/11/30
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Alessandra
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Miralla
2025/9/20
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay!
Miralla
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025








