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Boutique Hotel KARL

Property class: 3

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A balcony with a view of a river, buildings, and a bridge.
A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.
A modern living room with a round table, two chairs, a fireplace, and a large mirror on the wall.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a black sign reading "KARL HOTEL LUZERN," a modern chair with a pink cushion, and a small table with a potted plant.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $326
$308 nightly
$326 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

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St.-karli-quai 12, Lucerne, LU, 6004
  • Place, Lucerne Town Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Chapel Bridge
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, KKL Lucerne
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white bedding and pillows, a bedside lamp, and a dark headboard.

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

Triple Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV, a glass table with glasses, and large windows with curtains.

Quadruple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Balcony, River View

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a nightstand.

Double Room, Balcony, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • River view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room, Balcony, River View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room, Balcony, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • River view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Superior Double Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Triple Room, River View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Triple Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room, Balcony, River View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a coffee machine, a small table, and a seating area.

Superior Quadruple Room, Balcony, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • River view
  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Balcony, River View

A modern room with a glass coffee table, two leather armchairs, a bed with floral pillows, and a large window with sheer curtains.

Family Room, Balcony, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 764 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Lucerne

With a stay at Boutique Hotel KARL in Lucerne (Old Town Lucerne), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Chapel Bridge and Musegg Wall. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Mill Bridge and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lucerne Town Hall.

What's nearby

  • Lucerne Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Chapel Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hertensteinstrasse - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • KKL Lucerne - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lion Monument - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Lucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zum Weissen Kreuz - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mill'Feuille - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Stadtkeller Swiss Folkore Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Heini Conditorei - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Boutique Hotel KARL

Boutique Hotel KARL offers 34 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 34 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 30 per night)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a river

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 2.50 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 30 per night (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Tourist
Tourist Hotel Lucerne
Tourist Lucerne
Boutique Hotel KARL Hotel
Boutique Hotel KARL Lucerne
Boutique Hotel KARL Hotel Lucerne
Boutique Hotel KARL Swiss Quality
Karl Swiss Quality Boutique Hotel
THE TOURIST CITY RIVER HOTEL LUCERNE

Boutique Hotel KARL Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 348 out of 609 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 609 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 609 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 609 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 609 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Excellent location with view of river. Outstanding breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful breakfast, helpful staff, perfect location. Very walkable!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. So glad parking was available and we were steps away from the old bridges and town
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Position was perfect View out of the window was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff, great location and good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Genette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice breakfast with both hot and cold food , stayed in May so no issue with not having ac
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, beautiful room, great view of river and city.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, staff, and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfy beds, delicious breakfast and great location right off the river. Just perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JAVIER

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, Close to everything, Nice breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Umesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xiaofeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night at Boutique Hotel KARL, the location is very convenient, by the river, near bus stops and minutes from restaurants, shops and two historical bridges. Breakfast had a nice selection of items, staff were very friendly and helpful. The musegg walls are close by and worth a visit. The room fits all four of us very well, our 2 sons had a separate room with 2 twin bed, the rooms are heated and have ceiling fans. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was outstanding! Friendly, courteous, and willing to answer all questions with a smile (Nel and a young lady). Room was updated, small but livable. The breakfast was very impressive with two outstanding, efficient gentleman. Food and drinks were very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Make sure to get a room with a balcony overlooking the river - best reason to stay in this basic but nice hotel. Staff are sweet, breakfast is good, though we did have a moth infestation! There’s parking in rear suitable for tiny cars, public lot very close by for the rest. Minutes walk from central old town area and right near the tower and walk up to beautiful park and views
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Nice location - near old town. Quiet. Great views - we choose the river view. Will come back. Delicious buffett breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet. Near old town. Very friendly staff. Good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only 3 parking spaces at hotel itself, so if you want to park at hotel make parking reservations ahead of time. There is a high rise parking lot a couple of blocks away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great! The room was clean! Breakfast was delicious and the location was perfect. Close to everything in Old Town, yet very quiet at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and fantastic breakfast! Bed was super comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, just a short walk to Chapel bridge. Clean and friendly staff. Great breakfast. Lots of flies, so balcony time was limited. Flies not hotels fault, nature fault. Ha ha!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was very good. Front desk staff was exceptional. But the hotel is very noisy. The maids start vacuuming the hallways at 7:30am and carry on VERY loud conversations outside your door, so if sleeping is a priority, I would recommend someplace quieter.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good breakfast choices, quiet, nice room, great view
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room, great view, full breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vinicius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent, breakfast included and with a good variety. Well located.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025