The ibis budget Luzern City stands at Kellerstrasse 6, just outside the Old Town, and it is the simplest and cheapest stay in this selection. It is a one-star superior hotel with 128 rooms over five floors, in double, twin, triple and family layouts. Rooms are air conditioned, soundproofed and double glazed, with a desk, a flat-screen television and free Wi-Fi. A breakfast buffet is served for a fee, there is coffee and tea in the common areas and a snack bar, and a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and a concierge for tours and tickets. An electric car charging station and covered parking are available, which is rare at this price in the city. A game room and a small vegetable garden add some character. The Chapel Bridge, the KKL and the station are each around twelve minutes away on foot.
Location and getting around
The hotel is a short walk from the Old Town rather than inside it, which keeps the rate low and the street quieter. The station and the Chapel Bridge take about eleven to twelve minutes on foot, the Town Hall about fourteen, and the Rosengart Collection is within fifteen.
Buses run nearby for days when the weather turns. Covered self parking is available for a daily fee and wheelchair-accessible parking is provided, so it works for drivers heading to the mountains, though the centre itself is easier on foot. Cafes and bakeries are a few minutes from the door.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are small and practical, built for sleeping rather than lingering, and the soundproofing and double glazing help in a city address. Extra beds and cots are not available, so the family and triple rooms are the right choice for groups, and children up to twelve stay free in existing beds with a parent.
Breakfast is charged separately, at a lower price than most city hotels, and a snack bar and vending machine cover the rest. One pet per room is accepted for a fee, check-in has a wide window and contactless check-in is offered. A city tax and a destination fee are collected per person per night.
Who it suits
Budget travellers, backpackers with a rail pass, families who want a room each night without a big bill and drivers who need affordable parking. It is a place to sleep, shower and set out for the day, and it will not suit anyone who wants a view, a lobby bar or a spa. Save the difference for a mountain ticket or a lake cruise. Rates are often lowest in the quieter months and highest on festival weekends, so compare dates and check the cancellation terms before you book.
Why stay here
- ✓128 air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Soundproofed, double-glazed windows
- ✓Breakfast buffet for a fee
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Covered parking and e-charging
- ✓Family and triple rooms
- ✓Pets accepted for a fee
Good questions
How far is ibis budget Luzern City from the Chapel Bridge?+
About twelve minutes on foot, and the station is a similar distance, with buses nearby.
Does ibis budget Luzern City have parking?+
Yes. Covered self parking and an electric charging station are available for a daily fee.
Is breakfast included?+
A breakfast buffet is served for a fee on most rates, so check what your rate includes when you book.
