Description
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. The Barabas is located in the old town of Lucerne, not even 10 minutes walking distance from Lucerne main station. Taxis are waiting for you in front of the train station. You can a… more
The dining area includes a non-smoking restaurant and a bar. Breakfast, lunch or dinner can be booked. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available. The hotel also offers special catering options.
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- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Entertainment
- Disco / DJ
- Games room
- Pool table
- Shops in hotel
- Parking
- Paid parking
- Parking
- Pets
- Pets allowed
- Smoking
- Smoke detector
- Smoking area
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Breakfast in bed
- Cloakroom facilities
- Conference centre
- Fax/photocopier
- Garden
- Iron
- Luggage storage
- Picnic area
- Public bathroom
- Room service
- Sale of tickets
- Security
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Children
- Game area
- Kids' board games
- Bars
- Bar
- Coffee shop
- Restaurants
- Breakfast buffet
- À la carte restaurant
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
- Check-in/Check-out
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Very good
Based on 237 reviews
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Lucerne
Showing 5 featured reviews out of 237 TripAdvisor reviews
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Kostas K
08/04/2026
“Ταξίδι στο παρελθόν”
What a delightful stay at Hotel Barabas Luzern! From the moment I arrived the staff were warm, attentive, and genuinely eager to help — they made everything easy and welcoming. The hotel is spotless; cleanliness was clearly a priority throughout the property. The location couldn’t be better — perf… more
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D9939RMkeithl
Burntwood, United Kingdom
07/10/2025
“Quirky but great experience”
A novel idea; hotel in converted prison. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Stayed in the former integration room converted into a double room. Other rooms in former cells. Situated in old town and so close to restaurants.
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XZJ
St. Cloud, Minnesota
04/10/2025
“Wonderful Staff”
This is a basic hotel, and was a delight to stay at. The staff is wonderful, the rooms clean, the location great (ten minutes from the piers, Old Town, the train station), the breakfast sufficient. It can be a little noisy if you are street side, and the sheets are rough and pillows thin, but that … more
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boticellibabe
Boston, Massachusetts
10/10/2025
“Funky and No Frills, Spotlessly Clean, Small rooms but Perfectly Formed”
The best choice I made in Luzern was staying here at Barabas. The location is perfect, the rooms are spotlessly clean and tidy, and it's warm, dry, and excellently run. Not to mention it's funky, quirky atmosphere as a former prison. If you're in Luzern to be out and about you really couldn't do… more
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2_enjoying_life
Tampa, Florida
05/07/2025
“Unique fun”
We reserved the basic cell and that’s exactly what we got! I explored every hallway, exhibit and hidden corner this hotel had, such fun. Every room is unique and offers a different experience. I see reviews with complaints about amenities not working or not offered. Well, it’s a prison experience, … more
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