About this property
Barabas Luzern is located in Luzern, a 3-minute walk from Chapel Bridge. Popular points of interest nearby include KKL Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne and Lion Monument. The property is a 10-minute walk from Glacier Garden Lucerne. 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. Grand Casino Lucerne is 900 metres from the hotel. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 48 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Lift
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Constante
Philippines“It's clean and easy to navigate. The staff were accomodating. They have luggage holding room in case you arrive too early... it was a mixed-dorm, all for gender neutrality I guess? (Not sure about this, although it was ok). No privacy curtain for...” 
Tuhin
India“Unique experience to stay at a property which was a Jail earlier and renovated into a hotel. The staffs were very nice. Location is close to old town and main attractions”- Nicolas
Switzerland“Great location, super friendly staff, good value for money!” - Sophie
Australia“The convenience of location - it was a short walk from the train station and right in the old town area of Lucerne. The history of the building was also fascinating. AND the staff were lovely!!!” - Christina Australia“The staff were super lovely and so helpful in booking tickets for us and giving us tips on what to see. Let us store luggage for however long and for free. Lifts to all the floors. Our room was simple but had the essentials. Also great location...”
- Hew
Malaysia“The location is great, the bathroom is very clean and sufficient space” - Rhys
United Kingdom“The staff were lovely, definitely the best bit! The location couldn't be more central, but is down one of the more quiter roads” - Karen Australia“Location and the ‘fun’ of being an old prison Staff were helpful”
- Azam United Kingdom“The history of the hotel as a prison and all the prison format throughout. Staff were great in advising us on logisitics. We checked in very late which was a bonus. Very clean throughout and nice breakout dining room facility which was free to use.”
- Kitty
Hong Kong“The location is good and central to all attractions. The guest card is useful to provide free travel to attractions by bus. The bed is comfortable.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Izakaya Nozomi
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
This property has identified that it does not require a short-term rental license or registration
