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Boutique Hotel KARL

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Chapel Bridge

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Superior Double Room, River View
Superior Double Room, River View
Family Room, Balcony, River View | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

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St.-karli-quai 12, Lucerne, LU, 6004
  • Place, Lucerne Town Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Chapel Bridge
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Chateau Guetsch
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Balcony, River View

Double Room, Balcony, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room, Balcony, River View

Triple Room, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room, River View

Superior Double Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Triple Room, River View

Superior Triple Room, River View

  • 24 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room, Balcony, River View

Superior Quadruple Room, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Balcony, River View | Living area

Family Room, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 71 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Lucerne

Old Town Lucerne stay.With a stay at this Old Town Lucerne hotel, you'll be steps from Musegg Wall and Mill Bridge. Natur-Museum and Museum Luzern are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Lucerne Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chapel Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chateau Guetsch - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • KKL Lucerne - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lion Monument - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Lucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mill'Feuille - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ammos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wirtshaus Taube - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Modomio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Terrazza - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Boutique Hotel KARL

3-star hotel near Chapel Bridge
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Boutique Hotel KARL.

This 3-star Lucerne hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Boutique Hotel KARL offers 34 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 30 per night)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.50 per person, per night

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.

  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 30 per night (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per day

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

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Tourist
Tourist Hotel Lucerne
Tourist Lucerne
Boutique Hotel KARL Hotel
Boutique Hotel KARL Lucerne
Boutique Hotel KARL Hotel Lucerne
Boutique Hotel KARL Swiss Quality
Karl Swiss Quality Boutique Hotel
THE TOURIST CITY RIVER HOTEL LUCERNE

Boutique Hotel KARL Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 494 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 494 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 494 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 494 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 494 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
KARL is a beautiful boutique hotel very convenient to central Lucerne. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sudhakar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Balcony Room with very nice views

I stayed at this Hotel with family for 3 nights. We booked a balcony room which had nice river views. The room was spacious & clean. The best highlight of our stay was the spread of breakfast they offer. Rate it 5/5. The Hotel staff was awesome. The only reason i did not give the overall rating of 5/5 is because the Hotel room did not have an AC. It was very hot last week of June in Lucerne. Having an AC Hotel would have been better. The hotel room did have a fan & they offered us an extra floor fan too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was amazing view from room was wonderful. Breskfast yummy. Would have been nice to have ac in heat wave and a small refridgerator innroom
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay. Hotel desk could not be friendlier or more helpful. Regretfully there was no air conditioning and the weather was above average temperatures. It was a very pleasant stay though!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was great, comfortable and clean, included breakfast was fantastic with free cappuccino and prosecco, eggs and croissants etc
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACLYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While just a bit further walk than most of the hotels in the city center, this hotel was great! Absolutely loved the complimentary breakfast each morning!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yang

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, comfortable room overlooking the river, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A adorable hotel . Rooms were very nice and clean . The staff were so very friendly. The best breakfast daily . Location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location Staff cleanliness were excellent Only downfall is even with ceiling fans and windows open at night ; the room could get warm on hot summer day's and remain so at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room with balcony have a great view. Well situated close to the old part of town. Delicious food. This room with a balcony offers a great view. It’s well-situated, close to the old part of town. The food was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chin Chuan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A reasonable price hotel with a big bathroom and toilet. Excellent and friendly reception who explained key places of interest around the hotel. Kudo to the reception staff. Flexible check in and luggage storage facilities. Good spread provided in the buffet breakfast and great service staff. Walking distance to the central train station or a short tram/bus ride to the hotel. A scenic river in front of the hotel and in the old town. Would recommend anyone to book the hotel, especially with such courteous, cheerful reception staff to welcome you and is always helpful with any enquiry. Would book this place again in Lucerne.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were all great to us. Our room was large with higher ceilings and a powerful fan. The bathroom was spacious with great water pressure in the shower. The only drawback is that there's no AC. We were in Lucerne in mid 80's, and the room stayed fairly cool during the day. Adding simple AC units would be a big bonus. The buffet style breakfast was excellent, coffee, juice, eggs, meats, cheeses, fruit, sausage, oatmeal, yogurt etc..., and will save you lots of money from the pricey breakfast and lunch options around town. The hotel is located on the river, and walking distance to everything. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, Loved the breakfast and coffee every morning. The service was very pleasant and very friendly 🇫🇷
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kerrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a good hotel overall. Staff were great. Bed was ok. Quiet. A fan was amazing! It’s a little far outside the main city (8min walk to the train station). Shower had great pressure. Room was very small.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Breakfast was typical European and was good with good mix. No air conditioning in room and street was noisy with windows open. Very quiet with windows closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excelente servicio del personal
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friennly staff, great tips for the good spots in the city, great breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very basic but located conveniently close to old town. The breakfast was very good !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay and beautiful view. Loved this town and the staff was so helpful with any questions we had and gave us lots of good recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly, Cortez

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
We stayed in a family room with 6 people. There were 3 bedrooms with a total of 6 twin beds or they could be made into 3 king beds. It was nice to have space to spread out and to have a kitchenette. Breakfast was incredible and the staff were friendly and helpful. Lots of shops and restaurants in the area and about a 10 minute walk to the train/bus station. This is a great place to stay and I would certainly recommend if visiting Lucerne.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Note: No air conditioning here

Older hotel. Pictures on Hotels.com were a bit deceiving. The rooms with much smaller. We paid almost $300 for a King room. We were put in what looked like a dorm room on the top floor with 3 twins (2 pulled together). They did move us- becauseit was stiffling- but new room was small and basic. Biggest thing to know- there is NO AIR CONDITIONING IN THE HOTEL.They gave us a fan, but we were up all night. Breakfast was very nice. Service was good. Location was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel - quite area - beautiful view by the river
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Stay

What an amazing view!! The balcony view was so amazing, loved spending the morning watching the town wake up with such an extraordinary view. Breakfast was great and the staff was amazing. Upon check in they explained the city and self guided tour (no need for an organized tour in this town!). Lucerne was absolutely one of my favorite stops on the trip and this hotel played a big part in that.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025