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Boutique Hotel KARL

3.0 star property
3-star hotel in Old Town Lucerne

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Superior Double Room, River View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
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Superior Double Room, River View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Superior Triple Room, River View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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 | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room

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

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Single Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Quadruple Room

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

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Double Room, Balcony, River View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room, Balcony, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room, Balcony, River View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Triple Room, Balcony, River View

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

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Superior Double Room, River View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Double Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Triple Room, River View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Triple Room, River View

  • 258 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room, Balcony, River View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Quadruple Room, Balcony, River View

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

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Family Room, Balcony, River View | Living area | LCD TV

Family Room, Balcony, River View

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

About the neighborhood

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 - 0.3 miles
  • Jesuit Church - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chapel Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chateau Guetsch - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • KKL Lucerne - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

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
  • ‪La Terrazza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Alpchalet - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Boutique Hotel KARL

3-star hotel in Old Town Lucerne
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Boutique Hotel KARL to the airport?

Boutique Hotel KARL is 42.2 mi (56-min drive) away from the Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Boutique Hotel KARL have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Boutique Hotel KARL.

How close is Boutique Hotel KARL to the beach?

This hotel is 11.1 mi (14-min drive) from Seebad Eich.

Does Boutique Hotel KARL offer free breakfast?

Boutique Hotel KARL does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Boutique Hotel KARL?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grand Casino Lucerne (18-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Boutique Hotel KARL?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Boutique Hotel KARL?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Boutique Hotel KARL have a pool?

Boutique Hotel KARL does not have a pool.

Does Boutique Hotel KARL have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Boutique Hotel KARL to downtown Lucerne?

Boutique Hotel KARL is 0.3 mi away from Lucerne.

Boutique Hotel KARL Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 517 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 517 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 517 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 517 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 517 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on the river! In walking distance to pretty much everything in the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nirav

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good for the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, good breakfast and very comfy room. It can become hot given they dont have AC , the fan worked well for me though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

8/10 Good

frank

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sreenivasa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There is no AC, if the windows are opened, there are lot bugs coming in to room. Room is average.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

deepak, edison

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

8/10 Good

Philipp

4
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

10/10 Excellent

Ron

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

Excellent ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Very good hotel with excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Seok

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel in an excellent location. Very professional staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location by the river. Quick bus ride from the Lucerne train station.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shree

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property. It’s beautiful and in a very nice location and close to everything . The staff were super friendly and helped with lot of information. Must stay if you are in this city !!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location. The weather was perfect, however I forgot to notice that there wasn't any air conditioning. Ceiling fans and floor fans did the job plus you could open the windows.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful. Rose at the front desk was welcoming & extremely helpful & kind. Rooms were clean & spacious. Complimentery breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a hotel, its a school and you will be a case study. The area is unsafe for a solo female traveler. The online pictures do not match the actual hotel. The hotel room looks like a college dorm room. The area is very dark and dim with sketchy people around. The curtains do not completely close on the window, the screen door to the balcony is flimsy and not secure, the door key barely works. Upon check-in I was standing out in the rain for over 15 mins as there was no way to enter the building. There was nobody there from 10 pm to 7 am with nobody to address any issues or safety concerns. I left the hotel as I didnt feel comfortable sleeping there. I messaged the hotel about my safety and security concerns and they not only refused to provide me with a refund, they totally ignored my complaint and didnt have the decency to respond. I would discourage anyone from booking here as the amount you pay is totally not worth what you get. This hotel is a complete tourist trap and they will take your money without offering anything in return.
Hotel is a school
Reception at night
Hotel lobby
Street hotel is on
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

wasif

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is good but rooms are small and there is no AC
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farzana, Chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family room was very spacious for our family of 5. Everything is nearby. The view from room was amazing. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay & breakfast. Kids got extra treatment at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rockie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutely amazing. The room was great for the 3 of us; we had plenty of room. The only problem was leaving the sliding door open for the cool breeze - the bugs seem to find their way I will stay here again when I am back in Luzern.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025