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3 stars

Barabas Luzern

18 Löwengraben, 6004 Lucerne, Luzern, Switzerland
Lucerne, Switzerland
See location+41 41 417 01 99
From
$103
Cheapest

rate per night

7.9
Good
based on 4082 reviews
4,082 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
$103
Double room
$224
Superior room
$239
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Overview

Barabas Luzern is located in Luzern, a 3-minute walk from Chapel Bridge. Popular points of interest nearby include KKL Culture and Convention Centre 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 900 metres from the hotel. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 48 km from the property.
7.9
Good rating
Based on 4,082 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Barabas Luzern

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Superior room
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$239
nightly with fees
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$275
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$278
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Standard Room
3 twin beds
$103
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$117
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$119
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Deluxe room
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$318
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$322
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$333
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Double room
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$224
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$235
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$315
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Barabas Luzern

  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Internet
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Dustbins

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by lift
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shared toilet
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Services and conveniences

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Things to do

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Game room
  • Pool table

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Garden

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Dining

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant

General

  • Lockers
  • Storage available

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Kid-friendly buffet

Reviews of Barabas Luzern

7.9
Good
4082 verified ratings
Wonderful
1484
Very good
1086
Good
779
Okay
345
Fair
200
Mediocre
86
Poor
102

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's central location and friendly staff, often highlighting the unique experience of staying in a former prison. However, many reviews pointed out the small room sizes and lack of air conditioning, which made for uncomfortable conditions, especially during hot weather. Cleanliness was generally praised, contributing to a positive overall experience despite some discomforts.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Location9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Atmosphere8 out of 10
Room Size1.5 out of 10
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6.5
Okay
Anonymous, Jun 2018
Pros (+) Clean rooms
Cons (-) Sparse, small rooms. Great if you are partying, but not if you like to sleep.

Location

18 Löwengraben, 6004 Lucerne, Luzern

What's nearby

  • Rathaus Lucerne109 m
  • Old Town128 m
  • Spreuerbrücke210 m
  • Historisches Museum Luzern262 m
  • Kapellbrücke272 m
  • Jesuitenkirche272 m
  • The Nine Towers0.5 km
  • Luzern Train Station0.6 km
  • Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre0.6 km
  • Bourbaki Panorama0.7 km
  • Hofkirche0.8 km
  • Löwendenkmal0.8 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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Essential information about Barabas Luzern

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Average price (weeknight)

June
April
$184
Cheapest month to stay with an average 28% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 46% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Barabas Luzern

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Barabas Luzern, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in June and January.
  • How long should you stay at Barabas Luzern? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Barabas Luzern

  • Where is Barabas Luzern located?

    Barabas Luzern is located at 18 Löwengraben in Downtown, 0.1 km from the centre of Lucerne. Rathaus Lucerne is the closest landmark to Barabas Luzern.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Barabas Luzern?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Barabas Luzern.

  • Does Barabas Luzern offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Barabas Luzern offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Barabas Luzern from the airport?

    Barabas Luzern is 48.8 km from Zurich. Barabas Luzern is 63 km from Belp.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Barabas Luzern hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Barabas Luzern in Lucerne and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Barabas Luzern and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Barabas Luzern.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

7.7
0.1 km
Zurich
48.8 km

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