Barabas - Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, a short walk to Chapel Bridge

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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

Room options

Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Quadruple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the area

Lucerne

Barabas - Hostel puts you in the heart of Lucerne, within steps of Lucerne Town Hall and Mill Bridge. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Izakaya Nozomi, serves Japanese cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Old Town Lucerne hostel include Chapel Bridge and Swiss Transportation Museum.

What's nearby

  • Lucerne Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chapel Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • KKL Lucerne - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lion Monument - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Chateau Guetsch - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr. Pickwick Pub Luzern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Stadtkeller Swiss Folkore Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rathaus Brauerei - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mill'Feuille - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Barabas - Hostel

Hostel with a restaurant, a short walk to Chapel Bridge
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, an arcade/games room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Barabas - Hostel.

This 3-star Lucerne hostel is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Barabas - Hostel offers 60 accommodations with free toiletries and fans. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

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 organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 10 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

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 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'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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 13 for adults and from CHF 13 for children
  • Pet fee: CHF 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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
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 on-site parking is available. 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 all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Barabas - Hostel?

Barabas - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Barabas - Hostel?

The closest beach to Barabas - Hostel is Seebad Eich (15.1 km).

Does Barabas - Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Barabas - Hostel?

No, Barabas - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Barabas - Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Barabas - Hostel's onsite restaurant that serves Japanese cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Barabas - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.