Boutique Hotel KARL

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel in Lucerne with a coffee shop/cafe

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €202
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar

Room options

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Double Room, Balcony, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room, Balcony, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Triple Room, River View

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Room, Balcony, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Hairdryer
  • 71 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Superior Double Room, River View

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Superior Quadruple Room, Balcony, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 41 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
St.-karli-quai 12, Lucerne, LU, 6004

What's nearby

  • Lucerne Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chapel Bridge - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • KKL Lucerne - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Chateau Guetsch - 15 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lion Monument - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Mill'Feuille - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Karls Kraut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Madeleine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Mama Leone - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ammos - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Boutique Hotel KARL

Hotel near Chapel Bridge
Boutique Hotel KARL provides a coffee shop/cafe and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Luggage storage, concierge services and a vending machine
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Boutique Hotel KARL offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Free cot

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a river

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

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 are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 2.50 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 on-site parking
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

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

Is Boutique Hotel KARL pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 15 per pet, per day.

How much does it cost to stay at Boutique Hotel KARL?

As of 12 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boutique Hotel KARL on 18 Mar 2025 start from €192.98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Boutique Hotel KARL?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Boutique Hotel KARL?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Boutique Hotel KARL?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Boutique Hotel KARL located?

Located in Old Town Lucerne, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Musegg Wall and Chapel Bridge. Mill Bridge and Natur-Museum are just steps away. Lucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station) is 13 minutes by foot and Lucerne Station is 13 minutes.

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Boutique Hotel KARL Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 403 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 403 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 403 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 403 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 403 reviews

9.2/10

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

aileen

Great location, friendly staff and very helpful. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet C

A lovely hotel staffed by helpful people. I loved seeing the river nd the Alps from my sunny balcony. 10 minutes walk to anywhere I wanted to go.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

The front desk attendant was so friendly and helpful. The room was clean and had everything we needed for our one-night stay. The breakfast buffet was excellent. Great location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wish it could have been longer! I will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

We enjoyed our stay, The breakfast was amazing, the staff was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

cindy

Very good breakfast, nice location, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Slava

Very nice hotel
Good hotel, nice location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cornelius

Beautiful hotel with a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yin

Nice and quiet, with good riverfront views. The reception was very helpful and gave us tips on where to get fondue.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Fantastic location, beds are comfortable and staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Best stay for us across two other countries so far! Bed was comfy. Reception was very informative offering alot of sightseeing hints and tips. Breakfast included (alot of yummy options and best quality weve had over two other countries). Hotel also let us check in early (10am) 5*!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Loved Luzern, and this Hotel is superbly located next to the river and close to the old town. Hotel and rooms were spotless and staff were very helpful. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Lovely hotel and very clean with wonderfully warm and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Racquel

The breakfast choices are very good,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Kind staff, comfortable room, cleaned every day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Very nice hotel very nice staff. Breakfast is great too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Good breakfast selection Helpful, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sally

Very convenient to walk Lucerne just on the edge of old town
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Loved the location. Staff was friendly and room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIM

Nice hotel for family trip
Nice place to walk aroind Museggmauer and Reuss river 5 min walk to old street and 10 min to central station.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laila

Loved everything about this hotel can’t wait to visit again definitely stay here
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

May

Loved the room and the staff was very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Excellent mid price option in easy walking distance of all of central Luzern, and reasonably walkable with rolling luggage from the train station (one set of stairs). The staff was kind and helpful, and breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Lovely staff, nice room with little balcony, very near busy historic area but quiet. Nice breakfast. Great Italian restaurant steps away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Great hotel, great staff, friendly, helpful & accommodating Highly recommend staying here !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Maria Angela

Very friendly staff, conveniently near the train station, in the old town, right next to medieval watch towers
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024