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Standard Double Room
118 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Superior Twin Room
215 square feet
2 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
323 square feet
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Triple Room
118 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Standard Quadruple Room
118 square feet
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Shared Dormitory, Women only
269 square feet
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable hostel, walk to Chapel Bridge

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Barabas - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Lucerne, a 3-minute drive from Chapel Bridge and 7 minutes from Swiss Transportation Museum. This hostel is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Burgenstock and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lucerne Town Hall.

Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include fans, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hostel offers a restaurant. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Lucerne hostel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and an arcade/game room.

Barabas - Hostel is a smoke-free property.

  • Picnic area
  • Express check-in
  • Elevator
  • Japanese garden
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Showcase for local artists
  • 24-hour front desk
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Express check-out
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Total number of rooms - 60
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish

Room Amenities

Barabas - Hostel offers 60 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 10 per pet, per night
  • 1 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

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.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

Grey water recycling system

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

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Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

LGBTQ friendly

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

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.

Hotel Names

  • Barabas Hostel Lucerne
  • Barabas Hostel
  • Barabas Lucerne
  • Barabas
  • Barabas Hostel
  • Barabas - Hostel Lucerne
  • Barabas - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • Barabas - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Lucerne

We should mention

Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

Contactless check-out is available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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