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Barabas - Hostel

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Garden
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Lunch and dinner served, Japanese cuisine
Superior Twin Room | Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
$127
$116 nightly
$127 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026

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

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Bed in 6 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Bathroom | Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in 6 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quadruple Room with External Private Shower

  • Sleeps 4

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Lucerne

A stay at Barabas - Hostel places you in the heart of Lucerne, steps from Lucerne Town Hall and Mill Bridge. .This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Rosengart Collection and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Musegg Wall.
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What's nearby

  • Lucerne Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chapel Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Saint Peters Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hertensteinstrasse - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • KKL Lucerne - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Zunfthausrestaurant Pfistern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rathaus Brauerei - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zum Weissen Kreuz - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mill'Feuille - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Heini Conditorei - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Barabas - Hostel

Hostel in Lucerne with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
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.
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 wired and wireless internet access is available. 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.

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
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

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.

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

Reviews

Barabas - Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 424 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 424 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 424 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 424 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 424 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

María

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Denny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a fun idea of staying in prison, it is barebones but clean with a really good breakfast. I would recommend Barabas to anyone in Lucerne.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Sajid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best experience of 2 nights. Everything just 5 mins walk away even Luzern station 5 mins walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Landon

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique stopover in Lucerne. Whole family loved their night in prison. Friendly staff. Very clean. Fantastic location. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Traveled with family and small children
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very clean but could do with a few more home comforts it really is like being in a prison cell
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic, clean & affordable! Former prison, interesting experience! Easy walk to everywhere. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thuy T

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a different experience for the three of us. It felt claustrophobic. Maybe good for only an overnight stay. We had 3 large luggages and it was cumbersome to even open them all at the same time. Space was very limited. No chairs, no tables, no TV. The bathroom door had no handle from the inside so it was difficult to close. Bathroom was clean though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some of the rooms used to be prison cells. Pretty cool. Our room seemed very new, simple, but clean. We were able to walk to the train easily. We also walked to the Lion Monument, the Watchtowers, the river and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

frank

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky to stay in what once was a prison
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh-Ann

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

Great spot for a stay in Lucerne

Lovely hotel, so full of character and history. In a walkable area close to everything. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The mattress was really good. We loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eduardo

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

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff. Room, shared bathroom and building in general very clean. Excellent breakfast buffet. Looking forward to my next stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maham

Claustrophobic room and washroom with zero ventilation (I guess that's expected with prison cells?) but customer service was amazing. Thank you for your flexibility!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Wei hua

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Everything was good except there is no AC so it was extremely hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved this hotel. It has really nice rooms and had AC and the staff was really nice. We also tried their restaurant which was really good. Breakfast was good. We stayed in the Japanese style rooms. If I come back to Switzerland I will stay here the whole time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025