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Barabas - Hostel

Property class: 3

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A restaurant with stone walls, a bar area, and tables with chairs.
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A room with a stone wall, a grey sofa with cushions, and wooden flooring.
A traditional Japanese bar with wooden signage, hanging lanterns, and a wall of ukiyo-e woodblock prints.
A building with a large sign reading "LOWEN GRALEN" above the entrance.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$222
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A narrow hallway with two beds, a fan, and a window.

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A room with a large bookshelf filled with books, a window with bars, and two beds with white bedding.

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Triple Room

A small room with pink walls, a window with bars, and two bunk beds.

Triple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a sink, and a window.

Standard Quadruple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

A room with a wooden bunk bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a potted plant.

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden desk, a chair, and a radiator.

Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 6 Beds Female Dormitory

Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Bed in 6 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and ceiling lamps.

Superior Double Room

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a mirror above it.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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. .Near this 3-property class Old Town Lucerne hostel, you'll find Chapel Bridge.
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What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr. Pickwick Pub Luzern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mill'Feuille - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rathaus Brauerei - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bierliebe & Friends - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Barabas - Hostel

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. This Lucerne hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. 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
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • 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

  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

JCB InternationalMastercardVisa

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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.
  • Destination fee: CHF2.70 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Barabas - Hostel?

As of 21 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barabas - Hostel on 4 Oct 2026 start from AU$222, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Barabas - Hostel?

The closest beach to Barabas - Hostel is Horw Seebadi (4.8 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.

Barabas - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 483 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 483 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 483 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 483 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 483 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

thanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and helpful staff. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay and good breakfast, you just need to provide your own lock for the lockers
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yana

The location was great, everything was so close including the train station. The breakfast was also great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamsin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Novel and efficient a decent value place to see in this beautiful city.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was probably the most interesting place I have ever stayed, a former prison! But it was clean, the staff friendly and the breakfast worth while! I would recommend it for its quiet location too and a short walk to the main attractions and restaurants 😀
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun little theme! A bit hot with just the small fan they give you in the room but seriously the property is cute and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jatinder

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Average property with clean enough room.ok for solo travellers.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Staff/ Great Place to Stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Evangeline

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosemay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the area, attractions are walkable. Old town Luzern is dreamy. The room just gets warm coz it was heatwave, but there was a fan but not enough to cool the room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice place, will like visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in interesting setting. Our main complaint was that the room was very stuffy and hot. There was a fan in the room but difficult to keep three of us cool. We just landed in Switzerland and this was fine for night one to recover from jet lag.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Landon

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is wonderful helpful clean hotel close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good place. Gotta say the guy in the Night Shift was incredibly helpful and nice. I got there at 4:30 am really tired and this guy helped me at once. Thank you Barabas staff, I recomend the place hands down!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yanin

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

Great location, comfy bed

The location is great, walking distance to all main attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

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