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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
30 sq m
Sleeps 1
3 Twin Bunk Beds
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Standard Double Room
11 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Deluxe Double Room
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Superior Twin Room
20 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Large Twin Beds
About the area
Lucerne
A stay at Barabas - Hostel places you in the heart of Lucerne, steps from Lucerne Town Hall and Mill Bridge. .This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Rosengart Collection and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Musegg Wall.
Lucerne hostel in Old Town Lucerne with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features an arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Izakaya Nozomi serving guests of Barabas - Hostel. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Izakaya Nozomi - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: CHF 13 for adults and CHF 13 for children
1 restaurant
Restaurants on site
Izakaya Nozomi
Things to do
Arcade/games room
Bike tour information
Bike parking
Billiards/pool table
Family friendly
Arcade/games room
Conveniences
Lift
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Japanese garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Hardwood flooring in room
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
More
At least 80% of 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 dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Fan
Heating (climate-controlled)
Bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
More
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Desk
Energy-saving switches
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Laptop-friendly workspace
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
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 available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets 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 at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Payment types
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: approximately CHF 13 for adults and 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
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)
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful!
The reason for 3 stars is comfort: the bathroom is improvised in the living room, with partially transparent glass walls, so for non-couples family trips it makes for an uncomfortable experience.
Very nice room in Old Town. We stayed in the Japanese part and skipped the prison cell experience. The whole place is fun.
We also ate at the Japanese restaurant in the hotel. Very good.
Comfy beds and good size rooms.
The doors were quite heavy and loud to close, especially if being left to close on their own, which isn't great with people coming and going at all hours
I went with my parents and everything was great. high recommended
Claudio
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with group
6 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The location is fantastic and the facilities are very clean, however, the room is very hot with just a table fan and the wifi in the room is pretty much non existent, but consistent everywhere else in the hotel.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Brett, Meridian
Travelled with partner
5 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place is an old jail, takes a minute to get used to. Unique, stay experience. Rooms are small, but get the job done for a night stay. Would not recommend if you spent time in a real jail, it might feel confined. Haha
Brett
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Travelled with group
28 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very good location near train station, attractions and restaurants
Overall good just we didn't find dinner facilities only McDonald's and subway
Kamlesh
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
april, middletown
Travelled with family
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I would not recommend if you are claustrophobic or if the weather is hot. The rooms are VERY small with a very small window. The location is fantastic. The place is very clean. The housekeeping staff lost my daughter’s retainer (800 dollars) and staff was rude about it. But again it’s clean and affordable and close to the chapel bridge area. .
You must stay just for the experience of staying in a former prison!
Love that they had different artifacts and history throughout each floor!
Staff was very friendly and helpful!
Definitely a unique experience, we were travelling with 7 and had 2 rooms. One room was on the second floor, other was on the third. 2nd floor room was at least 5 degrees cooler than 3rd floor room (though the fan helped slightly). Not a place you would want to plan on spending time in your room necessarily, but worth a visit.
El hotel es fantástico, ubicación muy cerca de todo caminando, limpio, el personal muy amable, tal como se describe, nos encantó!! Regresaria 1000 veces !! Gracias.
It was squishy, but the beds were comfortable. We had our own bathroom, but unfortunately the sewer smell made it unpleasant to spend much time in. We appreciated the fan as it was quite warm due to the summer temperatures. All in all, a fun place to spend the night- very well located to the sights in Luzern.
This was a fun stop for us. We stayed 2 nights, the location was perfect for walking everywhere in Luzern. The kids thought the prison was cool. Their patio is great. The reception staff was so kind and friendly. The breakfast staff was rude but Natasha (if i remember right) made up for him.