Barabas Luzern is located in Luzern, a 3-minute walk from Chapel Bridge. Popular points of interest nearby include KKL Culture and Convention Center Lucerne and Lion Monument. The property is a 10-minute walk from Glacier Garden Lucerne. Formerly a prison and renovated in 2018, Barabas Luzern features small rooms with bathroom. The former cells have been preserved in the original form. A continental breakfast is available each morning at the property. Grand Casino Lucerne is 2953 feet from the hotel. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 30 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the heart of Lucerne, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast Info

Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ankita
    United States of America United States of America
    Very unique experience staying in a prison hotel. the rooms are cozy but offer all the basic amenities. the liason is great being close to all the shops and restaurants in the old Town area. The staff was also very helpful in suggesting places to...
  • Cecilia_12
    Germany Germany
    Very kind staff, clean room, good breakfast, great location near all the must-see attractions. The fan was enough for us to cool down at night.
  • Tracy
    United States of America United States of America
    Historical, old prison, converted into somewhat tight rooms (it was a prison), with excellent hot showers across the hall just for your room. Room had toilet and sink. Excellent breakfast and friendly staff.
  • Sylvie
    United States of America United States of America
    You can't beat the location, easy to walk everywhere in town.
  • Amisha
    United States of America United States of America
    The place was super clean!! And the bathrooms and shower especially were the cleanest I've experienced in a hostel! Overall great stay and great location - highly recommend!
  • Debbie
    United States of America United States of America
    Really creative hotel that used to be a jail. All of the staff was so friendly and informative.
  • Brian
    United States of America United States of America
    Very cool restored prison. Nearly entirely authentic hallways and doors.
  • Gina
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location. Easy check-in, check-out. Good value.
  • Kevin
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location and good price. The unique experience of sleeping in a “cell” was fun.
  • Aykan
    Turkey Turkey
    The lady in reception was very helpful, gave a lot of information regarding luzern. Thanks a lot :)

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Izakaya Nozomi
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Barabas Luzern

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Elevator
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Pool table
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules
Barabas Luzern takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroEC-CardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Barabas Luzern

  • Barabas Luzern is 1,150 feet from the center of Lucerne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Barabas Luzern may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Barabas Luzern offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Bike tours
  • Guests staying at Barabas Luzern can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
  • Room options at Barabas Luzern include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Quad
    • Bed in Dorm
    • Triple
  • Check-in at Barabas Luzern is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Barabas Luzern has 1 restaurant:

    • Izakaya Nozomi