Former central prison of Lucerne
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Practical information
New start for the Löwengraben prison.
In the heart of the historic old town, this building from 1862 still housed Lucerne's central prison in the fall of 1998. 10 years later, in 2008, the Jail Hotel Löwengraben opened its doors: the first prison hotel in Switzerland!
With the reopening of the hotel, today Barabas Luzern, the 60 rooms and suites have gained in comfort. The cells still feature many original elements such as the bars on the windows or the heavy wooden doors behind which one sleeps three, four, or six, depending on the room category.
Located in the library and the Director's office, the suites are also more welcoming. The Barabas Suite is named after an artist and conscientious objector who was detained until 1975. On the walls of his cell, he painted everything he missed. Women, wine, money, and women. A painting still adorns the walls of his cell.
This former prison is undoubtedly the most unusual accommodation you can find in Lucerne!
..:: New in 2019 ::.. Opening of a double room with Japanese-inspired decor
✯ Open all year round ✯
In the heart of the historic old town, this building from 1862 still housed Lucerne's central prison in the fall of 1998. 10 years later, in 2008, the Jail Hotel Löwengraben opened its doors: the first prison hotel in Switzerland!
With the reopening of the hotel, today Barabas Luzern, the 60 rooms and suites have gained in comfort. The cells still feature many original elements such as the bars on the windows or the heavy wooden doors behind which one sleeps three, four, or six, depending on the room category.
Located in the library and the Director's office, the suites are also more welcoming. The Barabas Suite is named after an artist and conscientious objector who was detained until 1975. On the walls of his cell, he painted everything he missed. Women, wine, money, and women. A painting still adorns the walls of his cell.
This former prison is undoubtedly the most unusual accommodation you can find in Lucerne!
..:: New in 2019 ::.. Opening of a double room with Japanese-inspired decor
✯ Open all year round ✯
Barabas Luzern
Löwengraben 18
6004 Lucerne, Suisse
Tel : +41 (0)41 417 01 99
Fax :
From 41 CHFLöwengraben 18
6004 Lucerne, Suisse
Tel : +41 (0)41 417 01 99
Fax :
Pricing details
Rates 2021, from CH 41.- per nightBreakfast with cereals and local cheese, CHF 9.50
60 cells and suites, from the shared dormitory cell to the suite in the library specialized in crime novels
✩ VIP double room (20m2), with private bathroom, double bed and sofa bed, capacity 2-4 people
✩ Double cell (11m2), two single beds, private shower and toilet
✩ Triple cell (11m2), one bunk bed and one single bed
✩ Quadruple cell (11m2), two bunk beds, sink, private WC, shower outside the room
✩ Six-person cell (16m2), three bunk beds, lockers, shared bathroom and shared kitchen on the floor
Relaxation room with foosball, billiards, and darts, inner courtyard, shop and library.
Note: All prices are provided for informational purposes only and must be confirmed directly with the establishment.
Comments
Japanese restaurant Izakaya Nozomi with bento boxes offered at noon and a more extensive menu.
