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Boutique Hotel KARL

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel in Lucerne with a coffee shop

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Family Room, Balcony, River View | Private kitchen
Superior Double Room, River View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Breakfast area
Superior Double Room, River View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Quadruple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Double Room, Balcony, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Triple Room, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Double Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Triple Room, River View

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 24 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Quadruple Room, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • 41 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Balcony, River View | Living area | LCD TV

Family Room, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Private bathroom
  • 71 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town Lucerne, a neighborhood in Lucerne, Boutique Hotel KARL is near a train station and on a river. Swiss Transportation Museum and Rosengart Collection are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lucerne Ferry Terminal and Bioweingut Sitenrain. Natur-Museum and Richard Wagner Museum 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.
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St.-karli-quai 12, Lucerne, LU, 6004

What's nearby

  • Lucerne Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Chapel Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chateau Guetsch - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • KKL Lucerne - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lion Monument - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mill'Feuille - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wirtshaus Taube - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ammos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Terrazza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Alpchalet - ‬5 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 like:
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Boutique Hotel KARL boast 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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

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 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 cribs are available on request at the property

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 onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 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?

Check-out 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. 289 out of 509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 509 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Eleonor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Edna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a Mountain View. It was awesome!
Stayed 1 night 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

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice, very clean and updated, and in a fairly quiet location. The hotel was thoughtful in the planning of the room-- a fan was provided in addition to the built-in ceiling fan, extra and different weight blankets than what was already on the bed, black-out shutters, screened windows, and plenty of glasses. I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lakshmi Jyothi

Liked: Staff & service
Too expensive, nice facility
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel in an excellent location. Very professional staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location by the river. Quick bus ride from the Lucerne train station.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

6/10 Okay

Nirav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good for the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

obdulio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente personal
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

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

Shree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property. It’s beautiful and in a very nice location and close to everything . The staff were super friendly and helped with lot of information. Must stay if you are in this city !!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
KARL is a beautiful boutique hotel very convenient to central Lucerne. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful. Rose at the front desk was welcoming & extremely helpful & kind. Rooms were clean & spacious. Complimentery breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very basic but located conveniently close to old town. The breakfast was very good !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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