Barabas - Hostel

Superior Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Daily buffet breakfast (CHF 13 per person)

Standard Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

About this hostel

Nestled in Lucerne, this attractive hostel for £104 per night is a great choice for your next trip. Comfortable hostel, walk to Chapel Bridge Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a 24-hour front desk and an arcade/game room. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance. Barabas - Hostel offers 60 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Map of Lucerne

Nearby attractions

Zoo Zürich

26.34 miles

Swiss Museum of Transport

1.51 miles

Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum

23.36 miles

Nature and Animal Park Goldau

11.81 miles

Barabas - Hostel

4.2

Excellent(216 Reviews)

Hostel in Lucerne

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Balcony / Patio and more

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About this hostel

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Map of Lucerne

Nearby attractions

Zoo Zürich

26.34 miles

Swiss Museum of Transport

1.51 miles

Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum

23.36 miles

Nature and Animal Park Goldau

11.81 miles

Reviews

4.2/5.0

Excellent(216 Reviews)

5.0

May 2024

Super comfy bed

1.0

Mar 2024

The rooms were really small. Although the staff was good. There was 1 checkin machine which took like 20 mins for checkin

3.0

Jan 2024

My friend and I really enjoyed our stay. Our room was clean and in good condition. I loved reading about the history of the building and see artwork from a former prisoner in the common room. No breakfast during the winter, but there was coffee and tea downstairs. The staff was very friendly and helpful as well. Great place!

10.0

Dec 2023

Very original hotel in a former prison. The setting has been saved but there is all the comfort. Rooms in the old cells therefore small but very comfortable. Very good buffet breakfast in a large modern room. An experience to live for sure. the staff is very pleasant.

10.0

Dec 2023

Great affordable option in a convenient location in the old town.

3.0

Oct 2023

This hotel offered a neat stay. The rooms really were the size of a jail cell with bunk beds inside. If you are traveling with friends, be careful because the shower still allows you to see the silhouette of the persons body.

5.0

Oct 2023

Good location

4.0

Sep 2023

Staff is wonderful helpful clean hotel close to everything

4.0

Sep 2023

Staying in a jail cell was more cramped than a normal hotel room but made for a fun experience Shower and toilet were very clean and worked well. Linen was changed daily. Staff were very helpful and pleasant

2.0

Aug 2023

This hotel makes you feel that you are in prison ! No air conditioner and there was a small table fan which was making noise whole night ! Person sleeping on the top of bunk bed can not get any air. Washroom wall was semi transparent, so it was uncomfortable using it. Overall, it was not a pleasant experience. Very tiny rooms. Shower, although individual but was outside.

3.0

Aug 2023

Clean. Good staff. Poor in provisions. No tv. No refrigerater. Austere. Small beds. I would not return. For nearly $200 with breakfast, one pays much for little.

5.0

Jul 2023

Very unique experience at the Barabus Hotel. I enjoyed the charm of the place and seeing the prison details of the building. We had great service, great breakfast, and really responsive staff. The location couldnt be better for exploring the old town in lucerne, Barabus is near everything.

5.0

Jun 2023

Quality lodging and quality people!! Staff were generous with their knowledge and assistance and just all around great people! Toilets were very clean and air conditioned, and they even change your towels daily! Very convenient walk from the train station Room was slightly warm and stuffy but one really can’t complain

5.0

Jun 2023

Great stay inside an old prison. Walking distance to everything. Right across from a coop grocery store. Rooms were clean. Rooms got a bit stuffy but a fan was provided.

5.0

Jun 2023

It was super easy to find, staff was amazing and gave us tips on things to do. Rooms were clean and a bit hot since it’s summer, but the fan provided really helped.

5.0

May 2023

This hotel has a perfect location, it is very clean, the girl at the reception was super nice and the breakfast was great!

5.0

May 2023

Would stay again. Good place. Safe and clean.

5.0

Jan 2023

It's really one of a kind - it is a former prison turned into a hotel. Quirky but charming. Please be aware that since it used to be a prison some amenities are a bit lacking but the superb staff and location more than make up for that. Recommend it most highly.

4.0

Nov 2022

We had to get our room changed to a proper hotel room as we felt very claustrophobic in the Jail Themed room. The jail room have very little ventilation and was quite hot inside. The bathroom was small and the door was a bit fiddly too. People would really like to experience the jail atmosphere should be fine with this. I did read about the jail theme before booking and thought i would be ok but I would say the photos are much brighter and fancier than how actually the room was. We spoke to the manger and he was kind enough to move us to a different normal room (Japanese room) at an additional cost and that new room was excellent. Did not opt for the breakfast as there were loads of places to eat around the area The location of the hotel was great and central.

1.0

Aug 2022

It was horrible literally. Room is so small and I cannot even take a shower properly. There is no air conditioning in the room, the only way to cool down is to open a small window on the top of the room. A tiny fan on the desk smells burnt when I turn it on.

3.0

Jun 2022

Cool rooms and corridors. Fun younger vibe. I'll be back.

5.0

Jun 2022

Great location and staff. Cool place.

4.0

Jun 2022

It's a converted 19th century prison, and yet it's well apportioned. The only real complaint I had was that the hotel does not have air conditioning, and of course we visited in June. They provided a fan, however, which was great, but there were 4 of us in one room and only one fan, so some people had to swelter. That said, it's a fun experience to take the family, and of course Lucerne is a great town to explore!

1.0

Apr 2022

Small and expansive

1.0

Apr 2022

Small and expansive

3.0

Aug 2021

Didn’t realize it was an actual jail cell. Too small window at top of high ceiling

3.0

Aug 2021

Didn’t realize it was an actual jail cell. Too small window at top of high ceiling

4.0

Sep 2020

Well located and like 5 blocks from train station. Clean and friendly people.

0.5

Jun 2020

We spend a night there. While the overall concept is really nice and well done our night end over as a nightmare. First of all we had to deal with the longer check in ever (we where the only one and we had pre book) despite this it took the lady 20 min to give me a key and to charge me for city tax and parking. Then she did not warned us about the overall surrending and therefore propose some alternative/solution. We could not sleep until 3 am because of the noise. Furthermore the room was so hot (because we could not open the window due to the noise) that we had a terrible night. Hotel was empty and I am sure a solution could have been found. Concept is funny (not for more than 1 night) but clearly don't go there in the summer to much noise from the street and too hot in the room.

1.0

Jun 2020

2.0

Nov 2019

Great location to old town and metro.

2.0

Nov 2019

Great location to old town and metro.

3.0

Oct 2019

A terrific location close to old town and a really friendly staff! The breakfast was completely uninspiring, though. Perhaps because this venue skews toward a younger crowd, there was A LOT OF NOISE in the halls at night. Doors slamming, people talking LOUDLY on phones (in their rooms, and in the halls). The room was a comfortable size and very clean with a comfy bed. The shower door leaked a LOT of water onto the floor.

4.0

Oct 2019

If there is at least one washing machine will be better

5.0

Oct 2019

Nice affordable place in a great location. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

2.0

Sep 2019

nice room! good experience!

3.0

Sep 2019

Room was really different. Clean. Excellent staff. Great shower. Ideal central location, but just too noisy to get a good nights sleep.

2.5

Aug 2019

As it was a prison it was more than I anticipated.

3.0

Aug 2019

As it was a prison it was more than I anticipated.

1.0

Aug 2019

Dont ever think if you want to stay here with your family. I understand this was a previous prison converted into hotel. But they could have converted few more things along with that. Pros : Very good location, very near to hotel and other attractions Cons: 1. Rooms are super tiny, around 70-80 sq ft. Now fit two bunker beds in that, and you dont have any space to walk. 2. Rooms are super hot, no AC, just one tiny table fan. Kids had a bad night 3. The shower is located outside the room.. seriously? 4. It really appeared we are in a prison, I thought it will be prison themed.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Lucerne?

The average price for a rental in Lucerne is £104 per night. This rental is £0 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Barabas - Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Barabas - Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Barabas - Hostel?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, balcony / patio, and garden.

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4.5

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Barabas - Hostel

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Lucerne

Nearby attractions

Barabas - Hostel

Hostel in Lucerne

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Lucerne

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Lucerne?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Barabas - Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Barabas - Hostel?

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