Barabas Hotel Luzern
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Barabas Hotel Luzern is a former prison turned hotel at Löwengraben 18 in Lucerne’s old town.
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Why go
- Stay in one of 60 former prison cells.
- Stay at Switzerland’s first jailhouse hotel.
Good to know
Non-smoking roomsFamilyBudgetHousekeepingBath / showerEnglish, French, GermanPaid public parking nearbyFree internetBreakfast availablePatioPets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )Baggage storageNon-smoking hotel24-hour check-in
Good for
- families Family rooms available.
- groups Multibed rooms available.
- solo Single rooms available.
Rooms
- Multibed room
- Shared bathroom
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Room features
- Bath / shower
- Room types
- Non-smoking
Amenities
- Pets
- Breakfast Available.
- Internet Free.
- Patio
- Baggage storage
- Housekeeping
- Non-smoking policy Non-smoking hotel and rooms.
- 24-hour check-in
Restaurants and bars on site
- Izakaya Nozomi serves bento boxes at lunch and small dishes in the evening.
Location
- 700 metres from Lucerne railway station.
With kids
- Family rooms have private bathrooms.
Check-in and house rules
- check-in
- 24-hour check-in
- pets
- Pets allowed
Interesting facts3
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1862
The former central prison was built in 1862.
About us | Barabas Hotel Lucerne | Prison Hotel Switzerland | Cheap and Central -
1998
It served as Lucerne’s central prison until 1998.
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2019
Japanese-style stays began on 1 June 2019.
Barabas Hotel Lucerne | Prison Hotel Switzerland | Cheap and Central
History
- 1975An inmate called Barabas was imprisoned for conscientious objection and left a fresco in a cell.
- 1975Artist Hugo Siegrist spent three months in the prison. He used cell 27 as his studio, and one of his paintings is displayed in the hotel.
Shorts
How to get there
- 10 minOn footLucerne railway station is about a 10-minute walk away. For a stair-free route, go via Seebrücke, Schwanenplatz, Grendelstrasse and Grabenstrasse.
- ParkingThe hotel has no parking. Paid public parking is nearby. Two short-term spaces outside allow loading, unloading and check-in; they are not for overnight parking.
Sources: Barabas Hotel Lucerne | Prison Hotel Switzerlan… · About us | Barabas Hotel Lucerne | Prison Hotel… · About us | Barabas Hotel Lucerne | Prison Hotel… · checked 26 Sep 2026
Where
Löwengraben 18, 6004, Luzern
- Website
- en.barabas-luzern.ch/
- Phone
- +41-41-4170199
Questions and answers
Can I see the rooms at Barabas Hotel Luzern before booking?
Yes. A virtual 360-degree tour shows the hotel rooms.
Does every room at Barabas Hotel Luzern have a private bathroom?
No. Single, double and family rooms have private bathrooms; multibed rooms share a bathroom.
Does Barabas Hotel Luzern have parking?
The hotel has no parking. Paid public parking is nearby, and two short-term spaces outside are available for loading, unloading and check-in.
What languages are spoken at Barabas Hotel Luzern?
English, French and German.
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