Barabas - Hostel
About this hostel
Nestled in Lucerne, this attractive hostel for R 2,431 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
Reviews
4.2/5.0
Excellent(216 Reviews)
5.0
Super comfy bed
1.0
The rooms were really small. Although the staff was good. There was 1 checkin machine which took like 20 mins for checkin
3.0
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
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
Great affordable option in a convenient location in the old town.
3.0
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
Good location
4.0
Staff is wonderful helpful clean hotel close to everything
4.0
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Would stay again. Good place. Safe and clean.
5.0
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
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
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
Cool rooms and corridors.
Fun younger vibe.
I'll be back.
5.0
Great location and staff. Cool place.
4.0
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
Small and expansive
1.0
Small and expansive
3.0
Didn’t realize it was an actual jail cell. Too small window at top of high ceiling
3.0
Didn’t realize it was an actual jail cell. Too small window at top of high ceiling
4.0
Well located and like 5 blocks from train station. Clean and friendly people.
0.5
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
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.
2.0
Great location to old town and metro.
2.0
Great location to old town and metro.
3.0
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
If there is at least one washing machine will be better
5.0
Nice affordable place in a great location. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
2.0
nice room! good experience!
3.0
Room was really different. Clean. Excellent staff. Great shower. Ideal central location, but just too noisy to get a good nights sleep.
2.5
As it was a prison it was more than I anticipated.
3.0
As it was a prison it was more than I anticipated.
1.0
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 R 2,431 per night. This rental is R 0 above 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.