Hotel Central Luzern is centrally located in Lucerne, a 3-minute walk from Chapel Bridge and 5 minutes by foot from Lucerne Town Hall. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Loewenplatz and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Saint Peters Church.
What's nearby
Chapel Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Lucerne Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
KKL Lucerne - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Saint Peters Church - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Lion Monument - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Lucerne Station - 3 min walk
Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 68 min drive
Restaurants
Heini - 4 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min walk
McDonald's - 2 min walk
Mövenpick - 2 min walk
just a little brewpub - 2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Central Luzern
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and a bar
Hotel Central Luzern offers 46 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
This Lucerne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 46 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site (CHF 18 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Art gallery
Bicycle rentals
Designer stores
Playground
Shopping centre
Family friendly
Playground
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Shared refrigerator
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
On a lake
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Well-lit path to entrance
More
1 building
5 floors
Built in 1910
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
0-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Desk
Fan
Heating
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Seidenhofstrasse 5, Luzern]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Self parking fee: CHF 18.00 per day (in/out privileges)
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 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Central Hotel Lucerne
Central Lucerne
Hotel Central Luzern Lucerne
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Reviews
Hotel Central Luzern Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Very nice B&B; helpful staff; provide space for guests to bring in and consume their own food, and a fridge for storage (this is a great idea, particularly in an expensive city like Lucerne!)
The property is showing its age. Rough around the edges and very small bathroom and especially the shower. There is no AC and it’s recommended to sleep with the window open yet people, traffic and construction is loud. And there are lots of bugs that come in. Would stay somewhere else next time.
The hotel has no air conditioning and we didn't sleep because it was hotter than heck
Thomas
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Roger
Travelled with family
12 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Very friendly staff. The rooms are somewhat small and lack any real ventilation except if you open the windows. No screens so bugs can get in. Could use some better ventilation, or at least screens, possibly air conditioning - otherwise they get really stuffy.
Hotel Central was the perfect location for our 5 nights in Lucerne. The included breakfast was very well done and plentiful. The convenience of having the refrigerator with provided labels so that we could store some food along with other guests was such a great idea. Additionally, they had a Vending machine for soft drinks wine, beer and then coffee and tea was available 24 hours a day. Lovely quaint hotel would certainly recommend it and stay there again.
This hotel was delightful. Super convenient for the station and the boat pier, 5 mins walk max, and from the main old town. Breakfast lovely and fresh, with a lounge area for all day use and bringing your own food back to eat (great when trying to save a bit of money and not eat out every day!). Friendly staff who made me feel really welcome. If I'm back in Luzern, I would definitely stay here again!
The hotel is in a great central location with plenty of restaurants and activities very close by. My only negative was no AC but they usually don’t have the heat we experienced while there. Breakfast was nice and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Front desk is very friendly. walking distance to train station, restaurants and super market. Common eating area open during the day to have your own lunch or dinner. We really enjoyed the free coffee after a long day. Tasty breakfast with lot of options for everyone. Serving staff is very helpful. The hotel also held our bags free of charge after we checked out so that we can explore the city before leaving. Will definitely stay again.