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Barabas - Hostel

3.0 star property

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A restaurant with stone walls, a bar area, and tables with chairs.
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A traditional Japanese bar with wooden signage, hanging lanterns, and a wall of ukiyo-e woodblock prints.
A room with a stone wall, a grey sofa with cushions, and wooden flooring.
A building with a large sign reading "LOWEN GRALEN" above the entrance.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $200
$187 nightly
$200 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

Explore the area

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Löwengraben, 18, Lucerne, 6004
  • Place, Lucerne Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Chapel Bridge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hertensteinstrasse
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A narrow hallway with two beds, a fan, and a window.

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a large bookshelf filled with books, a window with bars, and two beds with white bedding.

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A small room with pink walls, a window with bars, and two bunk beds.

Triple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a sink, and a window.

Standard Quadruple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

A room with a wooden bunk bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a potted plant.

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden desk, a chair, and a radiator.

Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer (on request), towels

Bed in 6 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and ceiling lamps.

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a mirror above it.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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The price is $202
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Lucerne

Barabas - Hostel is in the heart of Lucerne, within a 5-minute walk of Mill Bridge and Chapel Bridge. .This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lucerne Town Hall and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Rosengart Collection.
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What's nearby

  • Lucerne Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chapel Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hertensteinstrasse - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • KKL Lucerne - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lake Side Promenade - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr. Pickwick Pub Luzern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zum Weissen Kreuz - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rathaus Brauerei - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mill'Feuille - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Barabas - Hostel

Barabas - Hostel offers 60 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and fans. This Lucerne hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features an arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Izakaya Nozomi serving guests of Barabas - Hostel. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Izakaya Nozomi - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • 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

  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant 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. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • Destination fee: CHF 2.70 per person, per night. This fee 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.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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

Barabas - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 469 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 469 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 469 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 469 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 469 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yana

The location was great, everything was so close including the train station. The breakfast was also great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamsin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Novel and efficient a decent value place to see in this beautiful city.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jatinder

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Average property with clean enough room.ok for solo travellers.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Staff/ Great Place to Stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice place, will like visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good place. Gotta say the guy in the Night Shift was incredibly helpful and nice. I got there at 4:30 am really tired and this guy helped me at once. Thank you Barabas staff, I recomend the place hands down!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean room and overall good option for Lucerne.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, central location. Perfect for any type of traveling - youth groups, families, solo... Great hotel for a great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Landon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for two people! Easy to check into and close to all the major attractions in Lucerne.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the heart of Lucerne with everything very close by. Very helpful front desk staff and super clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

kimberly

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

10/10 Excellent

Yanin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, comfy bed

The location is great, walking distance to all main attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Xiaohong

Liked: Amenities
Staff are very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very good location near train station, attractions and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

william

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was very good and they helped us with everything we needed. We would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a perfect location, it is very clean, the girl at the reception was super nice and the breakfast was great!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vomo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay for artsy enthusiasts.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sriram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, historic location and concenuent access to train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025