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Lucerne Backpackers HostelvsHotel des Balances
Both hotels are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Hotel des Balances scores significantly higher than Lucerne Backpackers Hostel. Hotel des Balances is ranked #6 in Lucerne with praise from 5 publications including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Lucerne Backpackers Hostel
Lonely Planet
Alpenquai 42, Lucerne, Switzerland
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Kitchenette
- Board games / puzzles
Lonely Planet "Just opposite the lake, a 15-minute walk southeast of the station, this is a soulful place to crash, with art-slung walls, bubbly staff and immaculate dorms with balconies." Full review
Hotel des Balances
Fodor's
Afar Magazine Lonely Planet
Oyster
Frommer's
Am Weinmarkt, Lucerne 6000, Switzerland
From $151/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Built in the 19th century on the site of two ancient guildhalls, this waterfront lodging is full of style." Full review
Afar Magazine "Located in Lucerne's Old Town, the 56-room Hotel des Balances has contemporary interiors and all the amenities you'd expect of a four-star hotel and the charm of a historic property." Full review
Lonely Planet "Behind its elaborately frescoed facade, this perfectly positioned Old Town hotel flaunts a light and airy design ethos, with ice-white rooms, gilt mirrors and inlaid parquet floors." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Hotel des Balances is one of the best-located upscale hotels in Lucerne." Full review
Frommer's "The sleek rooms blend modern comforts with high-end contemporary design...The Balances onsite restaurant is a firm favorite with many locals and a highight of any stay" Full review
