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Barabas - Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Chapel Bridge

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Property entrance
Lunch and dinner served, Japanese cuisine
Garden
Superior Twin Room
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$167
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Room options

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Detached private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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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
Laptop workspace
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single 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
Laptop workspace
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Löwengraben, 18, Lucerne, 6004

What's nearby

  • Lucerne Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chapel Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • KKL Lucerne - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lion Monument - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Chateau Guetsch - 17 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hirschenplatz - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Zunfthaus zu Pfistern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Mill'Feuille - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antipasteria La Barca GmbH - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Fenice GmbH - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Barabas - Hostel

Hostel near Chapel Bridge
Take advantage of a terrace, a Japanese garden and an arcade/games 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
  • A lift, a billiards/pool table and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, bike parking and bike tour information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, 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 transport

  • No on-site 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.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

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
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 are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 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: from approximately CHF 13 for adults and from 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.

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

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barabas - Hostel on 23 Mar 2025 start from AU$155.01, including 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?

Checkout 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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Barabas - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 311 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sriram

Excellent service, historic location and concenuent access to train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra

Enjoyed my stay! Friendly and informative staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James

Great Hostel with a history, not particularly sociable if that’s your thing, but perfect if you want basic accommodation in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neha

Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

It was a super neat experience to sleep at this hostel, probably one of the best nights of sleep in my life. Fantastic location, on the far edge of the tourist zone

10/10 Excellent

Yanin

Great location, comfy bed
The location is great, walking distance to all main attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Interesting property with many retained aspects of the old prison. Rooms ate obviously small, with little storage, no hair driers etc. slightly disconcerting obscured glass loo and shower 'box' in the room. Great breakfast, with good choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

very good location near train station, attractions and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Great location and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

accessible by light railway via Luzern Museum , staff with warm hospitality
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Good place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Truly unique hotel experience! Great staff and in a perfect location to experience Luzerne!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Honeymoon stay
Awesome place. Right in the heart of Luzern. Can walk everywhere. Super comfortable beds and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Nice place 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Had a wonderful stay
We had an amazing time at Barabas well worth the price. its newly renovated, clean and its at the center of Old Town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vomo

This is a great place to stay for artsy enthusiasts.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joris

Cosy hotel in the middle of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Very nice room in Old Town. We stayed in the Japanese part and skipped the prison cell experience. The whole place is fun. We also ate at the Japanese restaurant in the hotel. Very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Very nice staff, awkward bathroom
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful! The reason for 3 stars is comfort: the bathroom is improvised in the living room, with partially transparent glass walls, so for non-couples family trips it makes for an uncomfortable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

kimberly

Staff is wonderful helpful clean hotel close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

nian

Not too far.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

maria Pia

Nice stay
The location was perfect, we could walk everywhere and visit the main attractions. I would only improve the breakfast buffet that is very poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Great affordable option in a convenient location in the old town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jhonathan

The hotel experience was great, love the layout and old prison theme. The outdoor can get a bit noisy and the room was a bit stuffy but overall cool experience. Would recommend as the location is also great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH

The place was perfect. Economical, has interesting history, the staff were gracious, welcoming, and helpful, the location is convenient, and I slept wonderfully. I highly recommend this place and will plan to stay here again on my next trip through Lucerne.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024