Barabas - Hostel

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8.3
Very Good
500 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Chloe

10.0
/ 10
Amenities worked very well, daily room service, very clean and quiet. Nice kitchen, showers, and bathrooms. Great stay!

Taylor

10.0
/ 10
great stay and good breakfast, you just need to provide your own lock for the lockers

Rosemay

10.0
/ 10
Love the area, attractions are walkable. Old town Luzern is dreamy. The room just gets warm coz it was heatwave, but there was a fan but not enough to cool the room.
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Löwengraben, 18, Luzern, Lucerne-Stadt, Switzerland, 6004

Main Facilities

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This accommodation offers:
Billiard
Game room
Luggage storage
Elevator
Garden
Express check-out
Outdoor facilities
Picnic area
Staying at Barabas - Hostel is a good choice when you are visiting Luzern. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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What's around Barabas - Hostel

Löwengraben, 18, Luzern, Lucerne-Stadt, Switzerland, 6004
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General
Near Chapel Bridge

Location
Barabas - Hostel is in the heart of Lucerne, within a 5-minute walk of Mill Bridge and Chapel Bridge. This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lucerne Town Hall and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Rosengart Collection.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Lucerne Town Hall - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Mill Bridge - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Hertensteinstrasse - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Rosengart Collection - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Museum Luzern - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Chapel Bridge - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Saint Peters Church - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Jesuit Church - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Musegg Wall - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Gameorama - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Franciscan Church - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Alpine Panorama Path - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Via Gottardo - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Lucerne Ferry Terminal - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Loewenplatz - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi

The preferred airport for Barabas - Hostel is Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 67.2 km / 41.7 mi

Facilities
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.

Business Facilities
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.

Dining
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.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.

All facilities in Barabas - Hostel

Facility

  • Billiard
  • Game room
Common Space Barabas - Hostel
Common Space
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Lobby
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Exterior
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Bedroom
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Others

Food and Drinks

  • Vegetarian meal
  • Breakfast

Things to Do

  • Outdoor facilities
  • Picnic area
  • Garden

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

General

  • Terrace

Accessibilty

  • Disabled access friendly

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area
  • Elevator

Hotel Services

  • Express check-in
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour Receptionist

Sports and Recreations

  • Game room
  • Billiard

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Barabas - Hostel

Important Note
  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
From 15:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

  • 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.

Limited Number Of Pets In Room

Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, LGBTQIA+ friendly, No cribs (infant beds) available, No rollaway/extra beds available, Essential workers only - NO

General Information

Popular Facilities
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Barabas - Hostel
60
Another facilities in Barabas - Hostel
Vegetarian meal, Breakfast, Outdoor facilities, Picnic area, Garden

Frequently asked question in Barabas - Hostel

What is normal check-in & check-out time at Barabas - Hostel?
The standard check-in time at Barabas - Hostel is starting from From 15:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does Barabas - Hostel provide breakfast?
Yes, Barabas - Hostel provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Barabas - Hostel?
Barabas - Hostel is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at Barabas - Hostel?
Barabas - Hostel has 60 rooms in total.
What do past guests say about Barabas - Hostel?
Barabas - Hostel is well-known for its Cleanliness, Service and Facilites, Room Comfort, as reviewed by verified Traveloka guests.

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Overall Ratings & Reviews Barabas - Hostel

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Other sources (497)
8.4
Very Good
From 497 reviews
Cleanliness

9.0

Room Comfort

7.4

Service and Facilites

9.0

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Brij Nandan
8.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

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Overall good stay and nice area and late just round the corner
Chloe
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10.0
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Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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Amenities worked very well, daily room service, very clean and quiet. Nice kitchen, showers, and bathrooms. Great stay!
Ellen
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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Staff were super helpful!
Stephen Nicholas
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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Clean room, clean sheets, clean showers. No air conditioning. The hallway window doesn't open, so there is no air flow.
Vic
6.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

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Too hot. No AC. Very small. Nice powerful shower, though.
Erwin
8.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

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The staff was very helpful. We appreciated being able to store our luggage until we could check in. The historical aspect of the hotel being a former prison was amazing. The proximity to the Chapel bridge, Lion Monument and train station was superb. We highly recommend the Barabas Hostel.
Roselle
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10.0
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Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

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Staff was so friendly she also served like a visitor center receptionist
Nichole
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Friends and family Family
8.0
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Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

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Fun little theme! A bit hot with just the small fan they give you in the room but seriously the property is cute and close to everything.
Taylor
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10.0
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Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

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great stay and good breakfast, you just need to provide your own lock for the lockers
thanh
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with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

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Nice staff and good location
Lori
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with Children
8.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

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Great location in interesting setting. Our main complaint was that the room was very stuffy and hot. There was a fan in the room but difficult to keep three of us cool. We just landed in Switzerland and this was fine for night one to recover from jet lag.
Carson
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

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Very clean and helpful staff. Definitely would stay here again.
Janelle
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8.0
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Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

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Very cool to stay in an old prison! We arrived before check-in and they let us store our bags in a luggage room (which is unlocked and near the main entrance). The room is small, 2 twin sized beds. The sink is in the room. The shower pressure was great. No hairdryer but you can get one at the front desk with a deposit. Very basic stay but was a great location for our 1 night in Lucerne!
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Rosemay
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

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Love the area, attractions are walkable. Old town Luzern is dreamy. The room just gets warm coz it was heatwave, but there was a fan but not enough to cool the room.
Roger
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

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This was probably the most interesting place I have ever stayed, a former prison! But it was clean, the staff friendly and the breakfast worth while! I would recommend it for its quiet location too and a short walk to the main attractions and restaurants 😀
Philippe-Antoine
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Friends and family Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

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The main cafeteria room was not available to go eat in during restaurant operation, there was not really anywhere to eat or heat our lunch (maybe it is only because we took the "cell" room but nonetheless...). The room itself lacks a couple of things, first is shower and toilet privacy with semi translucide walls, the steps to get on top of bunk beds are so small that it hurts your feet, the window is too high for a normal person to be able to access it and open or close it... Good idea but implementation is to be revisited...
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Yana
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10.0
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Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

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The location was great, everything was so close including the train station. The breakfast was also great!
Tamsin
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Friends and family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

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Novel and efficient a decent value place to see in this beautiful city.
Jatinder
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with Children
6.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

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Average property with clean enough room.ok for solo travellers.
Roland
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Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

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Great location.
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