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Boutique Hotel KARL

3.0 star property

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Lounge
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Breakfast buffet

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

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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, Hertensteinstrasse
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Triple Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Quadruple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Double Room, Balcony, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • River view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Triple Room, Balcony, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Superior Double Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Superior Triple Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Superior Quadruple Room, Balcony, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • River view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Family Room, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 71 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Boutique Hotel KARL

A coffee shop/cafe, concierge services and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a front desk safe, multilingual staff assistance and a vending machine are on-site.
Boutique Hotel KARL offers 34 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Boutique Hotel KARL's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Chapel Bridge. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a coffee shop/cafe and concierge services. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the breakfast
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Lucerne Town Hall and Chapel Bridge
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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.

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: 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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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

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 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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 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

Boutique Hotel KARL Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 566 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 566 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 566 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 566 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 566 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff, great location and good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, staff, and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Umesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAVIER

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great! The room was clean! Breakfast was delicious and the location was perfect. Close to everything in Old Town, yet very quiet at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

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

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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location with wonderful view
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room, great view, full breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay in lucerne. The beds were very comfortable. Breakfast was amazing. The staff was super kind. Very spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, excellent customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gedgit

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

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

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

8/10 Good

Anick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to everything, but just far enough to be really quiet at night
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

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