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Boutique Hotel KARL

3.0 star property
Authentic local charm steps from Lucerne's Chapel Bridge, with knowledgeable staff and morning coffee where the day begins.

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In Old Town Lucerne, Boutique Hotel KARL offers a coffee shop and smoke-free environment. Guests enjoy WiFi and proximity to Chapel Bridge and KKL Lucerne. Multilingual staff help craft personalized itineraries to explore the historic city.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$374
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Single Room

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Balcony, River View

Double Room, Balcony, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Triple Room, Balcony, River View

Triple Room, Balcony, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room, River View

Superior Double Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Triple Room, River View

Superior Triple Room, River View

Highlights

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

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Superior Quadruple Room, Balcony, River View

Superior Quadruple Room, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • River view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Family Room, Balcony, River View

Family Room, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • 71 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Old Town Lucerne, a neighbourhood in Lucerne, Boutique Hotel KARL is near a train station and on a river. Lucerne Ferry Terminal and Bioweingut Sitenrain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Natur-Museum and Richard Wagner Museum. Sommerrodelbahn Fräkigaudi and Kanuwelt Buochs GmbH are also worth visiting. Boat tours offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Lucerne travel guide
Map
St.-karli-quai 12, Lucerne, LU, 6004

What's nearby

  • Lucerne, Switzerland, View of historical buildings along riverside
    Lucerne Town Hall
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chapel Bridge featuring a river or creek, heritage architecture and a bridge
    Chapel Bridge
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Looking out over Lucerne from one of the towers on the medieval wall. One of the most beautiful views I've ever seen. #bestof5 #takeahike #mountains
    Hertensteinstrasse
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • View of the city of Lucerne in Switzerland
    KKL Lucerne
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Chateau Guetsch
    9 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mill'Feuille
    4 min walk
  • Wirtshaus Bar Krienbrüggli
    8 min walk
  • Wirtshaus Taube
    7 min walk
  • Ammos
    7 min walk
  • Alpchalet
    5 min walk

About this property

Boutique Hotel KARL

Hotel near Swiss Transportation Museum
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:
  • A front desk safe, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • Concierge services, a vending machine and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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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

  • In-room 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 2.50 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boutique Hotel KARL on 10 Mar 2026 start from NZ$374, 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 steps away from Musegg Wall, Mill Bridge and Natur-Museum. Museum Luzern and Gameorama are also within 10 minutes. Lucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station) is 13 minutes by foot and Lucerne Station is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

Boutique Hotel KARL Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 531 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 531 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 531 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 531 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 531 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JAVIER

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, Close to everything, Nice breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and fantastic breakfast! Bed was super comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Vinicius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent, breakfast included and with a good variety. Well located.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good breakfast choices, quiet, nice room, great view
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved being access from Lake and walking distance from restaurants, shops and attractions. Good breakfast buffet, cozy environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

SHARON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was so close to all the sites. Nice location on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bao Ngoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly, very nice mountain and lake view from the room window….
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gedgit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and a great view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, comfortable room overlooking the river, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Amenities
Great location Modern hotel a short walk into the old town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, comfortable bed, excellent breakfast included with room. Located slightly past the second wooden bridge so it is slightly outside of tourist traffic, so nice and quiet while still very walkable. Would return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location great. Front counter so helpful in every way! Nice room!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean property. Staff were very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amanda Tate

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

A wonderful stay.

This was a wonderful stay. We enjoyed spending evenings on our balcony overlooking the River. The free breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Our bed was comfy and the shower was a good size and easy to figure out. This hotel is located at the far end of old town, but it was very walkable. We loved the mill bridge and the Mühlenplatz area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in the old town but 10 mins walking distance away from busy town area. Very quiet at night time. Nice and neat room. Very kind staff. I will use the hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay and beautiful view. Loved this town and the staff was so helpful with any questions we had and gave us lots of good recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel - quite area - beautiful view by the river
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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