Where To Stay In Lucerne: TOP Hotels & Areas (2025 Guide)

Looking for where to stay in Lucerne? This is the only guide you’ll need that highlights all the best places to stay in Lucerne for your visit.

Lucerne (also spelled Luzern) is a must-visit city in Switzerland, filled with historic architecture, surrounded by stunning mountains, and of course, the famous Lake Lucerne!

Read on to discover the best areas to stay in Lucerne and amazing accommodations in Lucerne to consider!

QUICK PICKS: WHERE TO STAY IN LUCERNE

If you’re in a hurry and don’t have time to read this full guide, these are the 3 best hotels in Lucerne to suit all budgets.

AREAS & ACCOMMODATION IN LUCERNE

Before I dive into all the details on the best places to stay in Lucerne, here is a quick overview of the best areas to consider.

Purpose	Best Area	Best Hotel
Families	Old Town (Altstadt)	Grand Hotel National
Nightlife	New Town (Neustadt)	The Hotel Lucerne
Budget	Tribschens	Ibis Budget Hotel Luzern City

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN LUCERNE

Read on to discover the ultimate list of luxury, mid-range, and budget accommodation in Lucerne to suit all types of travelers.

BEST LUXURY HOTELS IN LUCERNE

LUXURY: GRAND HOTEL NATIONAL

✔️ Rating: 8.6/10 | Reviews: 500+ | Class: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Lucerne’s legendary luxury hotel was built in the 1870s by César Ritz and Auguste Escoffier, and today it still provides the highest-quality accommodations.

From the Grand Hotel National Luzern, you can see the famous Rigi, Stanserhorn, and Pilatus mountains as well as the highest peaks of central Switzerland.

The luxurious Grand Hotel National is situated right on the shore of Lake Lucerne, only a 5-minute walk from the train station and the historic quarter.

The rooms and suites offer views of the city or the lake, and some include Italian marble floors, walls covered with luxurious silk wallpaper, hand-woven carpets, and comfortable sofas and chairs upholstered with the finest materials.

What more could you want when searching for where to stay in Lucerne!?

Grand Hotel National is perfect for families with the private suites on offer and it’s also perfect for couples due to the romantic atmosphere and gorgeous rooms available within the suites.

LUXURY: HOTEL SCHWEIZERHOF LUZERN

✔️ Rating: 9.1/10 | Reviews: 1,000+ | Class: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

When looking for luxury hotels in Lucerne Switzerland, the family-owned 5-star Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern offers a spa area and elegant rooms with modern furniture.

This is a beautiful property that offers luxury for anyone looking for the best hotels in Lucerne.

Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern is located right in the Old Town of Lucerne, close to the lake.

The Culture and Convention Centre and the railway station are only about 10 minutes walk away, a perfect central location for anyone looking for where to stay in Lucerne.

The Schweizerhof’s rooms are each furnished according to specific personalities, such as a musician, author, or actor, who have previously been guests at the hotel.

The rooms offer views of the lake and the mountains, or of Lucerne’s historical Old Town.

LUXURY:  THE HOTEL LUCERNE

✔️ Rating: 8/10 | Reviews: 30+ | Class: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Designed by the celebrated Parisian architect Jean Nouvel, this Lake Lucerne hotel celebrates simplicity and spirituality as much as elegance and refinement and aims to create a unique environment.

This hotel in Lucerne is centrally located next to a pleasant park in the heart of the city.

It’s close to the Culture and Congress Center, the historic old town with its lake promenade, and is right near the train station.

The hotel offers multiple room options and sizes, all with private bathrooms and presented to the highest standard, making it one of the best hotel to stay in Lucerne.

This is the ideal hotel in Luzern for couples and families looking for the high standards offered by this Luzern hotel.

LUXURY: ART DECO HOTEL MONTANA

✔️ Rating: 8.9/10 | Reviews: 100+ | Class: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The fifth and sixth floors of this gorgeous Luzern hotel are offered as luxury spa suites offering panoramic views of the Alps and surrounding Lake Lucerne.

The onsite restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine, and there is also a bar that boasts a large selection of Scottish whiskeys and a jazz evening once a week, all served on the terrace to enjoy the scenery.

The KKL Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne is a 7-minute drive away from this luxury hotel in Lucerne, while Chapel Bridge is an 8-minute drive away, placing you centrally for all that Lucerne has to offer.

It is also one of the hotels near the train station.

Each of the penthouse suites is perfectly presented with a range of amenities, including a hot tub on the private rooftop terrace and a bath and steam shower in the private bathrooms.

Rooms are luxurious and comfortable, and all offer spectacular views out over Lake Lucerne.

This Lucerne accommodation is highly recommended for couples, the romantic setting and the beautiful amenities make the penthouse suites the ultimate getaway.

LUXURY: LUCERNE LAKE VIEW APARTMENTS

✔️ Rating: 9.2/10 | Reviews: 100+ | Class: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

These modern apartments in Lucerne are all presented with up-to-date fittings and fixtures while enjoying spectacular views out over the lake.

The property has a terrace for all guests to enjoy and is highly rated as one of the best places to stay in Lucerne.

Just 550 yards from the Lion Monument and 0.7 miles from KKL Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne, the apartments are centrally located for all the amenities that Lucerne has to offer, making it one of the best properties when searching for where to stay in Luzern in style!

All private apartments come with a balcony overlooking the lake, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with a shower. These are some of the best apartments in Lucerne.

Offering two and three-bedroom apartments, this property is perfect for families or small groups looking for the luxury that can be expected from this Lake Lucerne hotel.

BEST MID-RANGE HOTELS IN LUCERNE

MID RANGE: HOTEL ALPINA LUZERN

✔️ Rating: 7.3/10 | Reviews: 500+ | Class: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

This Luzern hotel is in a historic building close to the old town.

Hotel Alpina Luzern offers breakfast every morning and has a lounge and bar area on the 7^th floor that offers superb views over the city.

Another hotel in Lucerne Switzerland near the train station, as well as being close to the KKL Convention Centre and the Chapel Bridge.

Rooms are well presented and spacious, all with a private bathroom, offering multiple room choices for all size parties.

This is one of the best hotels in Lucerne for anyone on a mid-range budget. With rooms with up to four beds, this is the perfect hotel for families, couples, and small groups.

MID RANGE: APARTHOTEL ADLER LUZERN

✔️ Rating: 8.4/10 | Reviews: 700+ | Class: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is a recently renovated hotel in Lucerne offering simple modern accommodation right in the heart of Lucerne, with a lounge area offering breakfast every morning.

Aparthotel Adler Luzern is just 200 yards from the shores of Lake Lucerne, the Chapel Bridge, and the closest bus stop.

The KKL Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne is situated 550 yards away, while the Lion Monument is a 10-minute walk away.

Rooms are decorated in modern décor and all come with a private bathroom. With a range of room sizes on offer, this hotel is perfect for anyone on a mid-range budget.

This wonderful Luzern hotel works perfectly for families, couples, and small groups due to the range of room sizes available.

MID RANGE: HOTEL ANKER LUZERN

✔️ Rating: 8.9/10 | Reviews: 2,000+ | Class: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Opening in December 2016, Hotel Anker Luzern is located in a historical building in the center of Luzern, right on the Pilatusplatz square.

Beautifully presented, this Luzern hotel also offers a restaurant that serves various grill specialties, and the bar and lounge serve a variety of fine wines and Gin compositions.

The KKL Culture and Convention Centre is just 750 yards from the hotel, the Lion Monument is 0.7 miles away, and you are centrally located for all the attractions Lucerne has to offer.

Rooms are beautifully presented, and some offer outdoor seating areas and views of the mountains or the city.

With spacious rooms and private bathrooms, this is a gorgeous place to stay in Lucerne.

This is a lovely location for couples, centrally located, and with beautiful décor, this is one of the best accommodations in Lucerne.

MID RANGE: HOTEL DES ALPES

✔️ Rating: 8.4/10 | Reviews: 1,000+ | Class: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Located in the pedestrian zone in the heart of Lucerne, right at the historic Kapellbrücke.

This accommodation in Lucerne has superb views of the river from the terrace while tasting selected Swiss specialties and international cuisine in the on-site restaurant and lounge.

Located close to the bus and train stations as well as being central to all that Lucerne has to offer, this Luzern hotel is rated as a top place to stay in Lucerne.

The rooms are well-presented and all come with private bathrooms. Offering beautiful views of the city, rooms come equipped with cable TV and tea and coffee machines.

This Lucerne hotel is a great one to consider for anyone on a mid-range budget, catering to all party sizes from couples to families.

MID RANGE: BOUTIQUE HOTEL WEISSES KREUZ

✔️ Rating: 7.8/10 | Reviews: 1,000+ | Class: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

This Luzern hotel is for adult guests only and offers an on-site terrace serving Italian cuisine as well as the first Chinese restaurant in Switzerland, located in front of the hotel.

Breakfast is served every morning, and on Sunday, a prosecco breakfast is a nice treat.

The hotel is located near the Reuss River in Lucerne’s historic Old Town, just a 2-minute walk from the Chapel Bridge and a 5-minute walk from the train station.

The modern rooms are elegant and spacious, and all come with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, and a Nespresso coffee machine.

This is the perfect hotel for couples; the peaceful setting with a choice of restaurants makes it one of the best places to stay in Lucerne for couples.

BEST BUDGET ACCOMMODATION IN LUCERNE

BUDGET: HOTEL RESTAURANT STERN LUZERN

✔️ Rating: 8.2/10 | Reviews: 2,000+ | Class: ⭐️⭐️

This well-presented traditional hotel with contrasting modern décor features a restaurant with a terrace facing the garden of the Franciscan Church.

The restaurant serves traditional Swiss cuisine and fresh fish from the lake.

The Hotel Restaurant Stern Luzern is located in the Old Town, 650 yards from the Lucerne Train Station and Lake Lucerne. Centrally located, this is a perfect place to stay in Lucerne for anyone traveling on a budget.

Rooms are well presented, offering views of the city, and all come with a TV and private bathroom.

This is an ideal location for families traveling on a budget, as well as being great for couples.

BUDGET: HOTEL ALPHA

✔️ Rating: 8/10 | Reviews: 2,000+ | Class: ⭐️⭐️

This traditional-style building offers a simple but well-presented place to stay in Lucerne. There is an on-site restaurant that offers a daily buffet breakfast.

The center of Lucerne and the train station are a 10-minute walk from this Luzern hotel.

All the attractions that Lucerne has to offer are within walking distance, making this a great place to stay in Lucerne for anyone traveling on a budget.

Rooms are simply furnished but are clean and well presented, and all have the use of a shared bathroom. This is the perfect resting spot for any backpacker.

This is a great location for backpackers traveling solo or in couples, close to local sights as well as surrounded by restaurants and bars.

BUDGET: HOTEL SPATZ

✔️ Rating: 8.2/10 | Reviews: 1,000+ | Class: ⭐️⭐️

This well-presented Luzern hotel is perfect for the budget traveler.

With an on-site restaurant offering a traditional Swiss menu, as well as a range of local wines, served in the bar, this is a fantastic place to stay in Lucerne.

Hotel Spatz is located on the edge of Lucerne but is right on a bus route and is only a 5-minute ride to the center of the city.

The bus routes also run to the train station and many of the local attractions.

Rooms are all presented in a simple manner but are comfortable and offer all that any budget traveler could need, including private bathrooms in all rooms.

This is one of the best places to stay in Lucerne for anyone traveling on a budget, suited to couples and solo travelers as well as small groups traveling together.

BUDGET: IBIS BUDGET HOTEL LUZERN

✔️ Rating: 7.1/10 | Reviews: 7,000+ | Class: ⭐️⭐️

This budget hostel in Lucerne offers clean and bright living spaces perfect for any backpacker. Breakfast is offered to all guests, and lockers are available on-site.

Located a 15-minute walk from the train station,n you are within walking distance of the city center with easy access to local bars, restaurants, and Lucerne attractions.

Rooms are clean and simple and offer space for up to four people per room. All rooms come with a private bathroom, making this a great place to stay for backpackers in Lucerne.

Ibis Budget Hotel Luzern is great for backpackers, whether traveling alone, in couples, or as a group.

LUCERNE TRAVEL TIPS

BEST THINGS TO DO IN LUCERNE

Lucerne is one of my favorite destinations in Switzerland! I recommend spending a few days exploring this preserved medieval-style city to get the most out of your visit!

I have put together a separate guide on the Best Things To Do In Lucerne that you might like to check out!

READ MORE: BEST THINGS TO DO IN LUCERNE

IS LUCERNE EXPENSIVE?

Yes, just like the rest of Switzerland, Lucerne is pretty expensive. That being said, it’s cheaper than other cities like Zurich, and you can find cheap accommodation in Lucerne for about $100 to $150.

Food-wise, you can eat out for about $30 per meal per person – again, not cheap, but could be worse.

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BEST TOURS IN LUCERNE

CURRENCY & SIM CARDS

The currency in Switzerland is Swiss Francs (CHF), and the exchange rate is approximately $1 USD = $1 CHF.

Purchasing a SIM card in Switzerland is very simple. You can do this at the airport on arrival or find a phone store close to your Lucerne accommodation.

For approximately $40 USD, you can get a local SIM card that comes with 10GB of data.

Alternatively, I recommend purchasing an eSIM online in advance and enjoying unlimited data throughout Switzerland.

SUMMARY – LUCERNE ACCOMMODATION

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