Hotel Central Luzern stands at Morgartenstrasse 4, close to the railway station and just across the river from the Old Town. It is a three-star hotel with a range of simple, practical rooms, from singles and doubles to family rooms, in several styles. A free breakfast buffet is included, which is unusual in a city where breakfast is often charged separately, and there is free Wi-Fi in the rooms, a terrace, an art gallery on site, bike rental, luggage storage, coffee and tea in the lobby and a lift. Rooms have a flat-screen television, a desk and a safe, and the staff speak several languages. The station is about three minutes away on foot, as is the Chapel Bridge, and the KKL and the Town Hall are about five. For anyone who wants a central bed without paying for services they will not use, it is a sensible choice.
Location and getting around
The hotel is about as central as Lucerne gets. The station is three minutes away, the Chapel Bridge three, the Jesuit Church three and the Town Hall and KKL about five, with the Lion Monument a fourteen-minute walk. Trains to Pilatus, Engelberg, Stans and Arth-Goldau all leave from the station, so mountain days are easy to organise without a car.
Self parking is available for a daily fee, but the centre is easier without one, and the hotel can suggest the best car park if you need it. Supermarkets, cafes and a wide choice of restaurants are within a few minutes.
Rooms and facilities
Room sizes vary a good deal, from compact singles to larger family rooms, so say who is travelling when you book and ask for a larger room if you want more space. The Noble and Cosy rooms are styled a little differently from the standard ones, and heating and fans keep the rooms comfortable through the seasons.
The free breakfast buffet is a real saving, especially for families, and the terrace is a pleasant place for a coffee when the weather allows. Pets are not accepted apart from service animals, and the premises are smoke free. Check-in has a wide window and check-out is in the morning, so confirm times if your train is early or late.
Who it suits
Budget-minded couples, families, solo travellers and rail-pass holders who plan to spend their days out and want a clean, central base with breakfast covered. It lacks the lake views and spa of the pricier hotels, which is the trade for the lower rate. Rooms facing a busy street can pick up noise, so ask for a quiet one, and look at the cancellation terms on your rate, since free cancellation is offered only on some rates. Compare dates, because rates in the quieter months are often the lowest of the year.
Why stay here
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Art gallery on site
- ✓Bike rental
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Coffee and tea in the lobby
- ✓Lift and multilingual staff
Good questions
Is breakfast included at Hotel Central Luzern?+
A free breakfast buffet is part of the stay, but confirm that your rate includes it when you book.
How close is Hotel Central to the station?+
About three minutes on foot, and the Chapel Bridge is a similar distance, so it works well for day trips by train.
Does the hotel have parking?+
Self parking is available for a daily fee. Ask when you book if you are driving, as the centre is easier without a car.
