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Barabas - Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, a short walk to Chapel Bridge

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Garden
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Lunch and dinner served, Japanese cuisine
Living area

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is RM520
RM575 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Desk
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Löwengraben, 18, Lucerne, 6004

What's nearby

  • Lucerne Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chapel Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • KKL Lucerne - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chateau Guetsch - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Swiss Transportation Museum - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hirschenplatz - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Zunfthaus zu Pfistern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Mill'Feuille - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antipasteria La Barca GmbH - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Fenice GmbH - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Barabas - Hostel

Hostel near Chapel Bridge
Take advantage of a terrace, a Japanese garden and an arcade/games room at Barabas - Hostel. The on-site Japanese cuisine restaurant, Izakaya Nozomi, offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • A 24-hour front desk, a billiards/pool table and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage, bike tour information and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 1.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 2.40 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include 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
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

We should mention

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

Is Barabas - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of CHF 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 25 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barabas - Hostel on 10 Aug 2025 start from RM 519.53, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Barabas - Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Barabas - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Barabas - Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Barabas - Hostel located?

Located in Old Town Lucerne, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Mill Bridge and Chapel Bridge. Lucerne Town Hall and Rosengart Collection are just steps away. Lucerne Station is 9 minutes by foot and Lucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station) is 9 minutes.

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Barabas - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 373 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky to stay in what once was a prison
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff. Room, shared bathroom and building in general very clean. Excellent breakfast buffet. Looking forward to my next stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Xiaohong

Liked: Amenities
Staff are very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a private room which was giant, updated and very clean. Good location, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved this hotel. It has really nice rooms and had AC and the staff was really nice. We also tried their restaurant which was really good. Breakfast was good. We stayed in the Japanese style rooms. If I come back to Switzerland I will stay here the whole time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jianwei

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is an economic stay if you don’t mind living in a dorm style room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yinglan

It’s good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and location for the price. Rooms are small but you know that going into it. Would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAULO MATEO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Eleanor

Disliked: Amenities
Immersive prison experience 😊 Staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great ubication, great customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashwani

Very interesting hotel previously was a prison therefore room was very small.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Wei hua

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Everything was good except there is no AC so it was extremely hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maham

Claustrophobic room and washroom with zero ventilation (I guess that's expected with prison cells?) but customer service was amazing. Thank you for your flexibility!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very well cleaned and well kept. The staff were very nice and helpful and the location is close to everything, and conveniently just a 10 minute walk from the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Great location in city center. Close to transportation. Is previously jail, so remember you are staying in a jail cell, limited space. Noisy at night from other guests who tried opening our door to our cell(room), lock did not appear to be secure- could see the latch about 1/4 inch in the latch.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ESter

Liked: Amenities
Accessibility
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Chai-Jing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful. The facility is pretty old and no AC.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sriram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, historic location and concenuent access to train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay! Friendly and informative staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Not my first stay. Really friendly staff. Great location. Lots of parking for bikes and motorbikes just outside. Only thing was that I asked for a double and was in a twin, but I was warned that might happen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was an old prison and the rooms are former prison cells so this is really interesting. The layout is a bit tight, but beds were very comfortable. No AC but there is a fan and it was cold during our stay so all was well. The bathroom is functional, clean and a good lay out. Breakfast was great. It is very convenient, within the old city and an easy walk to the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025