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Boutique Hotel KARL

3.0 star property
Riverside hotel in Lucerne with a coffee shop/cafe

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Superior Triple Room, River View
Superior Double Room, River View
Superior Double Room, River View

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$362
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

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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, Chateau Guetsch
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Balcony, River View

Double Room, Balcony, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room, Balcony, River View

Triple Room, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room, River View

Superior Double Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Triple Room, River View

Superior Triple Room, River View

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 24 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room, Balcony, River View

Superior Quadruple Room, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 41 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Balcony, River View | Living area

Family Room, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Hairdryer
  • 71 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Lucerne

At Boutique Hotel KARL you'll be within steps of Musegg Wall and Mill Bridge. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and multilingual staff. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Old Town Lucerne hotel include Natur-Museum and Museum Luzern.

What's nearby

  • Lucerne Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chapel Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Saint Peters Church - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chateau Guetsch - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • KKL Lucerne - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mill'Feuille - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ammos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wirtshaus Taube - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cara Mia - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Alpchalet - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Boutique Hotel KARL

Riverside hotel in Lucerne with a coffee shop/cafe
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Boutique Hotel KARL.

This 3-star Lucerne hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Boutique Hotel KARL offers 34 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

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: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.50 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 on-site parking
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Boutique Hotel KARL?

Boutique Hotel KARL offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Boutique Hotel KARL?

As of 18 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boutique Hotel KARL on 21 Dec 2025 start from AU$352.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Boutique Hotel KARL?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Boutique Hotel KARL?

The closest beach to Boutique Hotel KARL is Seebad Eich (14.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Boutique Hotel KARL?

No, Boutique Hotel KARL does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Boutique Hotel KARL?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Boutique Hotel KARL?

Dogs are welcome at Boutique Hotel KARL, with food and water bowls on offer.

Boutique Hotel KARL Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 518 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marcia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean property. Staff were very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
When I go to Europe I look for safe neighborhood and clean. As I am not spending time in the room, I don't really care about amenities such as a pool, bar, etc. This hotel was good for the price but very bare bones. No air conditioning (which was not too bad in September) but there was no place to charge electronics (adapters did not fit in outlets) which is difficult in the 21sr century. Also, guests need to note that the reception desk closes at night so if you have an issue (we did NOT) it has to wait until morning. Location was excellent and walkable to everything including train station and meeting place for any excursions and very clean. Front door to building is locket at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Average Hotel Further Away From Old Town Sites

Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean but not air conditioned. The distance to attractions was much further than the minutes shown on Hotels. com listing. For instance, the walking time to Chapel bridge was at least double the time shown on Hotels.com's site. The hotel is in Old Town but at the edge far away from Chapel bridge. The rooms were clean but "tired" with no place to sit except the beds and the desk chair.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nirav

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good for the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, good breakfast and very comfy room. It can become hot given they dont have AC , the fan worked well for me though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

frank

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sreenivasa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There is no AC, if the windows are opened, there are lot bugs coming in to room. Room is average.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

deepak, edison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Philipp

4
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

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

Excellent ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Very good hotel with excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Seok

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel in an excellent location. Very professional staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location by the river. Quick bus ride from the Lucerne train station.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shree

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property. It’s beautiful and in a very nice location and close to everything . The staff were super friendly and helped with lot of information. Must stay if you are in this city !!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location. The weather was perfect, however I forgot to notice that there wasn't any air conditioning. Ceiling fans and floor fans did the job plus you could open the windows.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful. Rose at the front desk was welcoming & extremely helpful & kind. Rooms were clean & spacious. Complimentery breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a hotel, its a school and you will be a case study. The area is unsafe for a solo female traveler. The online pictures do not match the actual hotel. The hotel room looks like a college dorm room. The area is very dark and dim with sketchy people around. The curtains do not completely close on the window, the screen door to the balcony is flimsy and not secure, the door key barely works. Upon check-in I was standing out in the rain for over 15 mins as there was no way to enter the building. There was nobody there from 10 pm to 7 am with nobody to address any issues or safety concerns. I left the hotel as I didnt feel comfortable sleeping there. I messaged the hotel about my safety and security concerns and they not only refused to provide me with a refund, they totally ignored my complaint and didnt have the decency to respond. I would discourage anyone from booking here as the amount you pay is totally not worth what you get. This hotel is a complete tourist trap and they will take your money without offering anything in return.
Hotel is a school
Reception at night
Hotel lobby
Street hotel is on
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

wasif

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is good but rooms are small and there is no AC
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farzana, Chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family room was very spacious for our family of 5. Everything is nearby. The view from room was amazing. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay & breakfast. Kids got extra treatment at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025