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Hotel Alpina

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near KKL Lucerne

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Front of property
City view
Point of interest
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Frankenstrasse 6, Lucerne, LU, 6003
  • Place, Chapel Bridge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lucerne Town Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, KKL Lucerne
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Design Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Design Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Quadruple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Double Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Lucerne

City center stay.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find KKL Lucerne and Chapel Bridge. Jesuit Church and Lucerne Town Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Chapel Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Jesuit Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lucerne Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • KKL Lucerne - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Chateau Guetsch - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Lucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪JOE & THE JUICE - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tibits - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Heini - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Alpina

3-star hotel near KKL Lucerne
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Alpina.

This 3-star Lucerne hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Alpina offers 35 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This Lucerne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Exterior
Hotel Monopol
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, 717 reviews
$213 nightly
The price is $228
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Monopol

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (CHF 35 per night); discounts available
  • Street parking available
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CHF 25 to 30 for adults and CHF 15 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping mall

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-cm TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Hotel MONOPOL Luzern Pilatusstrasse 1 6003 Luzern]
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 1 2025 to March 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Lobby

Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Weight limit: 33 lbs per pet
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for CHF 30.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: CHF 50.00 per stay (for stays between 1 January - 31 December)
  • 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 25 to 30 for adults, and CHF 15 to 30 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 35 per night(328 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 30.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Breakfast is served at Hotel Monopol, located next door.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Alpina Lucerne
Hotel Alpina Lucerne
Alpina Hotel Lucerne
Hotel Alpina Hotel
Hotel Alpina Lucerne
Hotel Alpina Hotel Lucerne

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Alpina to the airport?

Hotel Alpina is 43 mi (59-min drive) away from the Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Alpina have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Alpina.

How close is Hotel Alpina to the beach?

This hotel is 11.9 mi (18-min drive) from Seebad Eich.

Does Hotel Alpina offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Hotel Alpina, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between CHF 25 and 30 for adults, CHF 15 and 30 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Alpina?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grand Casino Lucerne (14-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Alpina?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Alpina?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Alpina have a pool?

Hotel Alpina does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Alpina have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Alpina have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Alpina to downtown Lucerne?

Hotel Alpina is 0.2 mi away from Lucerne.

Hotel Alpina Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 461 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 461 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 461 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 461 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 461 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was well maintained and quiet. The front desk staff responsive and friendly. Great location and an amazing buffet breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brown

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility is clean and staff is attentive and professional, yet personable. As is with many small hotels in Europe, the rooms are small and showing their age but clean. The location is amazing, walking distance to most of the major attractions in Lucerne, and the train/boat stations are literally just around the corner (so getting anywhere outside the city is super easy)…I can see why Hotel Alpina is highly rated, and I would recommend it also.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Needs improvement

This hotel needs an update. However I loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

BALASUNDARRAJ

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Terrible service, unsafe furniture, un attentive staff and expedia did nothing about it. Bed was faked as a king; with a double twin beds separated in the middle and stuffed with pillows mattress pad on top and wallah it's a king. Ridiculous. one side of the bed was sticking out of the cot, the middle was too squishy with pillows hence, leaving us only about 2 feet of the twin bed to sleep on. there was no AC so a huge air cooler was kept in the bed side making it impossible to get in and out of bed. The cooler had a big pipe running out the window for drainage so we could not close the curtains. Overall expedia is loosing standards.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect, being next to the train station, boat quay (for trips across Lake Lucerne), concert hall (for the Lucerne Music Festival), and steps from the downtown and famous old bridges. Since Lucerne is so expensive, having the train station underground mall nearby is handy since it has relatively affordable groceries (the Coop store is awesome). Also, the train station has an amazing Tourist Info office that’s a great resource, and its entrance is right across the street from the street Alpina sits on. So convenient! Also, the pizza restaurant next door to Alpina is fabulous, and the rooftop bar at neighboring Monopole Hotel is the perfect place to go after you check in, for the views and ambience. We loved the fresh fruit left for guests at the front desk each morning; it made for good snacks later when we were on the train back from the mountains. Alpina was perfect for our family of four; we appreciated the quad room that allowed us to have separate beds for the teens and two rooms. I wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy, Rockford

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Late night loud street noise. No air conditioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

RAGHUNANDAN, Middleton

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Abby

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, booked the quadruple room, was spacious for European standards.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Doug

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for trains, buses, boats, tours, and close to Old Town, Chapel Bridge etc. Spacious rooms and bathrooms. No air conditioning not helped much by pedestal fans. Had a bad experience trying to upgrade.
Mt Pilatus from balcony
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it here, except that we were in the heat of summer. It has no air conditioning but they do provide a fan for each side of the bed. Its a great area and everything we needed was within walking distance. I would stay here again if I were not travelling in summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

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

If you want to sleep do not stay here!

Hotel Alpina is in a fantastic location—just steps from the train station, which made getting around incredibly convenient. The hotel itself is clean, charming, and the staff were welcoming and friendly throughout our stay. However, there is one major issue that would keep me from staying here again: the noise. There is a bar called Franky’s located directly beneath the hotel, and unfortunately, the noise from its patrons at night is overwhelming. When we entered the room and saw both earplugs and headphones laid out on the bedside table, we had a feeling it might be a problem—and it definitely was. The noise was so obnoxiously loud we couldn’t sleep at all. To make matters worse, the rooms have no air conditioning. While a small fan and what appeared to be a portable A/C unit were provided, the portable unit did not work, and the fan offered little relief. With no way to close the windows without overheating, the full brunt of the street noise came right in. It’s really unfortunate because the location is excellent and the staff are lovely. If you’re staying on a Sunday night (when Franky’s is closed), you might have a different experience. But personally, I would not stay here again due to the lack of sleep caused by the extreme noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lance

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is older and does not have great air conditioning, but they do have floor fans in the room that were on when we arrived. We were on the 5th floor, so it's helpful that they have a lift/elevator. It is small but does the trick with luggage. If a top priority is distance to the train station, this one is a good option.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bijaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel.close to train station. Close to attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kim

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Old building with no charm. No air conditioning, it was stuffy and warm. Room did not feel clean or sanitized from the previous customers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ginette

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cet hotel est reconnu pour être bruyante à cause des restaurant et bar autour...Donc, l'hotel nous fourni des bouchons pour les oreilles et des écouteurs pour mettre sur notre tête....LOL, mais nous n'avons pas eu à les utiliser.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne, Milperra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Alpina is in a great location very close to Lucerne Main train station. Located in the heritage district, this hotel has character. We stayed for 3 nights. Evenings were a little noisy but that didn't worry us too much. The Las, I'm sorry I cannot remember your name, who was on the front desk was an absolute delight. She was always happy to see us on our return each day from adventuring into the alps. Hotel Alpina became our home away from home. On our second day we requested another fan for our room, and it was replaced immediately. I recommend Hotel Alpina and would certainly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donna, Green Bay

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location but no air conditioning made sleeping very uncomfortable. Fans nice but not very effective.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location

This is an amazing central location in old Luzerne, perfect for Lake, trains, buses, central to restaurants and walks and with a view of Pilatus. Supermarket near by aswell. However, it can be noisy at night and no air conditioning due to historic building. Good value for money overall. The hotel's location outweighed the negatives.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025