Barabas Luzern

Hotels
8 (4638 reviews)
18 Löwengraben , Luzern , CH

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Poor cleanliness in shared rooms
Small room sizes

Categories

Cleanliness
7.25
Some reviews mention issues related to cleanliness, particularly in shared rooms.
Service
8.75
Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.75
The location is highlighted as a major positive aspect, being central and convenient.
Room Quality
7.25
Rooms are noted as being small and sometimes lacking privacy, impacting comfort.
Amenities
7.75
Basic amenities are present, though some guests mentioned a lack of additional facilities.
Value for Money
8.25
The price is generally considered fair for the given experience.
Food and Beverage
8.25
Breakfast is positively mentioned, yet further dining options may be limited.
Overall Experience
7.75
Guests often express positive feelings, despite some negative aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 18:19

Property Description

Unique Historical Charm
Barabas Luzern, situated in Luzern, offers a one-of-a-kind experience with its historic roots as a former prison, transformed and renovated in 2018. The original cells have been preserved, adding a unique charm to the property.

Convenient Location
Located just a short walk from Chapel Bridge and close to popular attractions such as KKL Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne and Lion Monument, Barabas Luzern provides easy access to the best of Luzern's sights and sounds.

Cozy Accommodations and Breakfast
Despite its historical past, Barabas Luzern offers modern comfort with small yet cozy rooms, each equipped with a private bathroom. Start your day right with a delicious continental breakfast available on-site.

Ready to experience a blend of history and comfort in Luzern? Book your stay at Barabas Luzern now.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 4638 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.25
Service: 8.75
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 7.25
Amenities: 7.75
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 7.75
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Bettina • family_with_children • ch
9
Sehr gelungen!
Pros:

Eine sehr spezielle und coole Unterkunft. Haben wunderbar geschlafen. Das Frühstück war sehr gut😉

Cons:

nichts

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Esther • couple • es
8
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Jose • couple • es
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Murali • solo_traveller • au
7
Cons:

no kitchen
15 to 20 minutes walk from station

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • pt
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • couple • bo
2
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • co
10
Increíble experiencia
Pros:

Su historia, su ubicación y el personal

Cons:

El desayuno podría ser más completo para el precio

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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christophe • family_with_children • ch
8
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Karen-Margrethe • family_with_children • dk
9
Super sjov oplevelse og fantastisk service og beliggenhed
Pros:

En super sjov oplevelse, pænt og rent, fantastisk beliggenhed, skøn morgenmad og fantastisk venligt personale

Cons:

Alt var fint - en anden gang booker vi nok to celler til to voksne og to børn i stedet for en

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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YITING • extended_group • tw
5
Cons:

房間狹小.地板灰塵很多

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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LB • extended_group • ch
9
Pros:

Ein super interessantes Erlebnis in einem Gefängnis zu übernachten. Auch war das Frühstück gut.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Aaron_TW • solo_traveller • tw
8
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Abiel Gerardo • couple • mx
8
Good place to stay if in budget
Pros:

Great staff and good location

Cons:

I got a queen bed and didn’t received it, also very small area no table

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Stefano • extended_group • it
8
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • solo_traveller • au
7
Very Close to the Old town Quirky Old Jail cells
Pros:

It is a quirky place being an Old Jail. The rooms have a great large very clean shower/bathroom space which is appreciated. The rooms however are tight which of course you expect. We had twin beds which would have been better to have been bunks to give us more room. Room & Bathroom were clean. Staff are very helpful.

Cons:

We did not like that there is no where to sit in the room or in the area of the Hostel that was comfortable. They do provide a common room but it is two small cells together in a dark gloomy room. There is an outside garden which is ok.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Chai Pheng • solo_traveller • my
8
Convenient location for a night or two
Pros:

Convenient location, near to old town.

Cons:

Unpleasant smell at corridor. Bed too soft.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • family_with_children • ch
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Yenko_SE • couple • se
7
Ombyggt fängelse i bra läge mitt i staden
Pros:

Bra läge i gamla stan. Bra bemötande med många tips om vad man ka se i Luzern. Frukost med gott kaffe, bröd och god juice, och ok med pålägg.

Cons:

Rummet var mycket litet. Svårt att få plats med ens en väska, om den inte var så liten att den gick in under sängen. Kanske vad man kan förvänta sig i ett ombyggt fängelse, men det kunde varit bättre beskrivet. Det är svårt att bedöma om det var värt pengarna, eftersom prisnivån i Luzern är väldigt hög. Vi fick mer för pengarna både i Bern och i Chur

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Emmanuel roman • couple • it
10
Una experiencia totalmente recomendable.
Pros:

La ubicación y la experiencia de ver una antigua prisión por dentro.

Cons:

La iluminación dentro de la habitación. Era muy baja. Para leer, escribir o jugar a algún juego de mesa estaría bien que tuviese un poco más de luz.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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AVDATEK • solo_traveller • tr
7
Pros:

Kahvaltisi cok guzeldi. Calisanlar cok guler yuzlu ve yardimseverdi. Otel cok temizdi. Konumu da guzeldi.

Cons:

Iki kisilik uygun fiyata aldigimiz odayi degsitirmek zorunda kaldik, cok basikti. Kucuk bir penceresi vardi ve onu kapatilmisti.Bir gece bile uyuyabilecegimizi dusunemedik. Ama daha sonra kucuk bir fiyat farkiyla daha buyuk bir odaya gecince o odadan memnun kaldik. Eskiden hapishane olmasinin bu kadar hissedilecegini tahmin etmemistim

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee