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Barabas - Hostel

3.0 star property

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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Lunch and dinner served
Superior Double Room | Living area
Front of property
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Löwengraben, 18, Lucerne, 6004
  • Place, Lucerne Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Chapel Bridge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hertensteinstrasse
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room

Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Bed in 6 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a mirror above it.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Barabas - Hostel

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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Barabas - Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Chapel Bridge. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Japanese cuisine while dining at Izakaya Nozomi
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Steps from Lucerne Town Hall and 5 minutes by foot from Chapel Bridge
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Barabas - Hostel.

This 3-star Lucerne hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Izakaya Nozomi - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.

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 available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 10 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.40 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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
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.
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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

Barabas - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 450 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 450 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 450 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 450 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 450 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Staff/ Great Place to Stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice place, will like visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean room and overall good option for Lucerne.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, central location. Perfect for any type of traveling - youth groups, families, solo... Great hotel for a great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Landon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for two people! Easy to check into and close to all the major attractions in Lucerne.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the heart of Lucerne with everything very close by. Very helpful front desk staff and super clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

Xiaohong

Liked: Amenities
Staff are very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is wonderful helpful clean hotel close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

Hsiu-Ying

Clean room / basic Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Denny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a fun idea of staying in prison, it is barebones but clean with a really good breakfast. I would recommend Barabas to anyone in Lucerne.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

william

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was very good and they helped us with everything we needed. We would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very good location near train station, attractions and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Yinglan

It’s good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bathroom were spacious and clean. Bed and pillows were very comfy. Staff was very helpful and kind. Breakfast was ok. The hotel is very well situated. Shops and restaurants are close by and short walking distance from the train station
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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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