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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 reception area with a wooden reception desk, a black chair with a patterned cushion, and a potted plant with purple flowers.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A modern living room with a round table, two chairs, a fireplace, and a large mirror on the wall.
A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $232
$217 nightly
$232 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Explore the area

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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

View all photos for Double Room

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

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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
(33 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Quadruple Room

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

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
(24 reviews)
  • River view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room, River View

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

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
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

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

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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

  • Museum Luzern - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lucerne Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Chapel Bridge - 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

  • ‪Mill'Feuille - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fondue House Du Pont - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wirtshaus Taube - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sip Café & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Fenice - ‬6 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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 365 out of 638 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 638 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 638 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 638 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 638 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front counter staff was excellent to work with coming and going.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean and modern, staff helpful and friendly. Excellent breakfast including eggs, sausage, bacon, fruits, cereal, breads, coffee, tea, fruit juices, and much more. Central location, minutes to restaurants and shops, about a 15 min to main train station and boat piers
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. 15 min walk from train station along the lake. At the end of the main strip. Great building. We had a family suite that was suitable for our family. Staff was great. Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel in Old Town Lucerne. Walkable to all the sights, beautiful views of the Reuss River and Pilatus Mountain. Close to many restaurants. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best staff experience. Front desk was welcoming, helped with lunch/dinner suggestions and other activities. The room and bathroom were spacious and right on the River.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Balcony. Basic amenities. Small shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is truly a botique hotel located towards the end of the town center. There is no air conditioner, which was fine, just so people know, but they do provide fans. There is a buffet breakfast that is actually pretty good. Liz, who was there to greet us was very kind and helpful! The hotel is very close to the train station and very walkable to everything. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Like: River view, located at a quiet area. clean dining room, very good breakfastand, good service too. Dislike: bathroom with noisy ventilation fan and can't be turned off.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and clean with great breakfast. However with no aircon the rooms get very hot and stuffy so it was hard to sleep. The fans in the room did not help much. Every thing else was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was okay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was not what i expected. Altho beautiful views wth a balcony, balcony was dirty, no charm. Room extremely small for what you pay. Definitely not a charming place to stay. Hotel is, however, in a good location. Very nice & helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025