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3,052 reviews

Hotel Alpha

Hotel Alpha

Zähringerstrasse 24, Lucerne, 6003, Switzerland

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Pet Friendly

Free wifi

Tour desk

Sun deck

Terrace

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Hotel Alpha

Hotel Alpha is a cheerful 2-star stay in Luzern, Switzerland, just 0.3mi from the city center. This friendly base blends practical comfort with a dash of Swiss charm, and breakfast is offered to kick off mornings.

Address: Zähringerstrasse 24, Luzern. With 3,052 reviews, this property draws a steady stream of traveler feedback. Rates start from $81, making it a wallet-friendly option for explorers.

Guest-friendly perks include free Wifi and a pet-friendly policy, plus a tour desk, sun deck, terrace, and mountain and garden views. Elevators provide access to upper floors, and non-smoking rooms are available; private parking and on-site parking are offered for an extra charge.

Located at Zähringerstrasse 24 in Luzern, this cheerful 2-star stay puts travelers in a lively stretch of the city, blending practical comfort with a touch of Swiss charm.

With 3,052 reviews, this property attracts a steady stream of traveler feedback. Pets are allowed and can stay for free, making it a convenient option for travelers with pets.

Payment options include cash and major cards—American Express, Mastercard, Visa, and Maestro. Available room types and some details include: Twin Room, Shared Bathroom — 162 sqft, Smoking: No, accommodates 2 adults and 1 child, beds: 1 x Twin bed; Single Room, Single Use, Shared Bathroom — 129 sqft, Smoking: No, accommodates 2 adults and 1 child, beds: 1 x Twin bed; Single Room with Shared Bathroom — 130 sqft, Smoking: No, accommodates 2 adults and 1 child; Twin Room with Shared Bathroom — 162 sqft, Smoking: No, accommodates 2 adults and 1 child.

Closest airports

Zurich Airport

30.6mi

Bern Airport

39mi

EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg

52.1mi

Most popular amenities

Pet Friendly

Free wifi

Tour desk

Sun deck

Terrace

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Elevator

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Rooms

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Twin Bed

160 sqft

Free wifi

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Simply furnished room with a desk, a chair and a washbasin.

Single Room with Shared Bathroom - single occupancy in Hotel Alpha

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Single Room, Single Use, Shared Bathroom

1 Twin Bed

130 sqft

Mountain view

Garden view

City view

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Simply furnished room with a desk, a chair and a washbasin.

Guest reviews

8.1

3,052 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Ahmad

8.2

September 2024

The hotel is conveniently located near the train station (two stops away buy bus then another 3 mins walk) and even old town. Clean room and hotel. Nice staffs. It has small elevator to help you carry luggages. The room is NOT ensuite, which I already knew beforehand. It has basic sink, beds and wardrobe in the room. Shared bathroom/toilet facility is amazingly clean and immaculate. breakfast provided is nice, with good selection, more than what i expected for the segment this hotel markets in.

Despite the hotel label, I feel this is more like upscale hostel style. it def has 10/10 hostel experience, but only 6-7/10 hotel, just to manage your expectation. the room is no frill (but adequate). the room has no aircond/fan, so honestly can get quite hot in the summer. i feel it suits more young/solo/couple/student travellers and backpackers, vs. family with kids (who tend to carry many luggages and bulky kids-related stuffs). the hotel itself is immaculate. just feel this review is worth considering for fellow travellers with kids.

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Philip

9.1

February 2023

The lady receptionist was very kind and helpful. The room is humble but has everything you need; same for the breakfast. The bathrooms and showers were generally very clean, but you can tell there are inconsiderate people who make a mess and don't open windows. I really recommend putting liquid seat sanitizers next to toilettes so guests can self-clean, but in general it is above expectation in terms of shared WCs. The stairway and other common areas are also very clean. An important plus is that you get a free transport card which shortens the walk to the center.

The walls separating the two twin rooms are thin. You can hear everything from the other room which I did not expect. I brought earplugs which blocked out most noise but this is a red flag to those who are sensitive to noise.

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Eddie

10

June 2025

One thing we love about this hotel is the superb cleanliness! Special thanks to Ms. Josie from the breakfast section & Ms. Ana & other lady from the housekeeping. They made our stay more comfortable & they very welcoming to us. 1. Cleanliness is Superb!! 2. Really great value for money. 3. Breakfast has everything you need to start your day before heading to explore Luzern 4. Area is in great location & truly quite that you can really rest. 5. Very close to downtown (comfortable walk for 10mins to Luzern Main Station) or 5 mins by bus (very close to Bus Stop) 6. Excellent Customer Service from all the staff. 7. Reception is really helpful especially to help us store our luggage for some few hours after checking out. We stayed for 3 nights, we recommend to request if possible any corner room. We were at room 303 & very good, bright & refreshing to get ample of windows. In future, if we go back to Luzern, we would definitely stay here again! Thank you Hotel Alpha!

Nothing not to like. For us it is perfect.

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Saule

10

July 2025

I loved how reachable this hotel is—just a 15‑minute walk from the main train station, and yet it's located in a peaceful corner of Lucerne with zero street noise or late‑night parties. We were delighted to find a bright corner room with both a balcony and an extra window. Having a sink right in the room came in surprisingly handy for quick freshening up, and everything—from the fresh linens to the spotless floors—felt impeccably clean. Breakfast was amazing: included fresh local breads, cheese and cold cuts, and those big tea cups (a rarity in most hotels!). The staff deserved extra praise for their punctuality and speed—check‑in, check‑out, and room cleaning. The showers were very clean too. It was near perfection: quiet, bright, exceptionally clean, and staffed by people who really know how to keep things running smoothly.

No shampoo was provided in the shower stalls; otherwise, everything was perfect.

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Kedar

9.1

June 2025

Great location. Close to a bus stop. Easy to get to old town. Staff was very friendly. They allowed us to keep our bags in the office after check out while we were out sightseeing. Breakfast was also very good. Bathrooms are shared but extremely clean.

There are no air conditioners. We knew about this and it does not reflect poorly on the hotel but something to be aware of. The hotel staff provided us with a fan but it was kind of small. The high temperature was about 89 F and it was a bit uncomfortable even with the fan running at the highest speed. Also, the hotel only provides one fan per room.

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Pauline

9.1

October 2024

The hotel was about 10-15 minutes from the station, straight up along a road with lots of traffic. It was quietly situated so that external noise was not a problem. Staff were very helpful and friendly, and the hotel was clean, tidy and airy. As with all Swiss hotels (I think), you get a pass for free transport, and city centre wifi. The hotel cost was reasonable for Switzerland, and to save more, I opted for a cheaper room with shared bathroom (they also had ensuite). I really prefer ensuite, but after reading another review, I decided to take a chance, and it was fine. Both the toilet and shower room (with its own toilet) were opposite my room, and it was very quiet (as was the rest of the hotel). I would be happy to stay here again. Lucerne is lovely, especially around the lakeside area, and really deserves more that the one night that I gave it - I didn't have time to explore the surroundings, or the lake. The breakfast was excellent!

The wifi was very weak, and really only worked properly downstairs - at least on my phone, that was the case

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Liza

9.1

August 2024

The location was great, loved the neighborhood and we were next to a local grocery store. Breakfast was delicious, the bedroom clean and the bathrooms very clean. I would book this hotel again.

When we were checking out the ladies in front of us were telling the front desk that a man filmed one of them while in the hall shower. It would be nice to have the women's door be able to lock so men don't have access to that room from the public hallway. Either that or the shower doors should go all the way up to the ceiling.

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Joy

9.1

October 2024

Walking distance to Lucerne Main Train Station and 5min walk to nearest bus stop (Pilatusplatz) where there a lot bus heading to main train stn. Room is spacious equipped with a sink. The shared toilet/ bathroom is very clean. Simple breakfast with selections of tea/coffee/chocolate drink. The receptionist also friendly and the kitchen helpers are very friendly. Requested hot water and they will fill up the tumbler for you. Can borrow kettle upon request.

Nothing

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Veronika

8.2

July 2024

We were pleasantly surprised to see that the breakfast was included, there was a nice variety of Swiss products and everything was fresh. The room was big and we had a cute view from our balcony. We had a sink in the room which was useful. The shared bathroom was clean. The hotel staff was nice enough to keep our luggage at their desk after we checked out because our train was much later in the day.

The curtains were transparent so we were woken up earlier than we wanted because of the natural light. We would've preferred to have opaque curtains. Even though we knew about the shared bathroom, it would've been nice to have a toilet in the room. Be aware of the shared bathroom before you go.

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Khar

9.1

December 2023

Clean, good breakfast, easy travel

Blanket is little bit small

Points of Interest Around Hotel Alpha

Attractions

Lucerne Jesuit Church (Jesuitenkirche Luzern)

0.3mi

Culture and Congress Centre (KKL)

0.5mi

Hofkirche

0.8mi

Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal)

0.9mi

Mount Rigi

8.6mi

Engelberg Monastery (Kloster Engelberg)

16.4mi

Titlis Cliff Walk

16.6mi

Aare Gorge

22.8mi

Lake Brienz (Brienzersee)

23.8mi

Zurich Chinese Garden (Chinagarten)

24.3mi

Fraumünster Church

25mi

Limmatquai

25mi

Paradeplatz (Parade Square)

25.2mi

Matterhorn

27.2mi

First Cliff Walk

29.2mi

Amenities of Hotel Alpha

Pet Friendly

Free wifi

Tour desk

Sun deck

Terrace

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Elevator

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Stay rules - Hotel Alpha

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Hotel Alpha

Does Hotel Alpha have accommodations for guests with pets?

Yes, you are welcome to bring your pet to Hotel Alpha. We provide pet-friendly accommodations at no extra charge. So, you can enjoy your stay with your furry friend without any worries.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Alpha?

At Hotel Alpha, check-in is available from 01:00 PM until 09:30 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel Alpha offer complimentary parking?

Yes, Hotel Alpha provides private on-site parking for guests at a price of 15 Fr. per day. Reservations for parking are required.

What are the rates at Hotel Alpha?

The base rate at Hotel Alpha is approximately $81. Be informed that this can vary depending on your room choice and booking dates. Enter dates for a tailored price.

What types of rooms does Hotel Alpha offer?

At Hotel Alpha, there are twin rooms with shared bathrooms that can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, and single rooms with shared bathrooms for single occupancy. Smoking is not allowed in any of these rooms. The twin rooms have 2 twin beds, while the single rooms have 1 twin bed.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at Hotel Alpha?

Guests at Hotel Alpha can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities offered by the hotel. They can unwind and soak up the sun on the sun deck, which provides a relaxing space to take in the views and enjoy the warm weather. Additionally, guests can explore the surroundings by renting bicycles from the hotel. This allows them to go on cycling adventures and discover the area at their own pace.

For those who prefer indoor activities, Hotel Alpha also provides board games and puzzles. This is a great option for guests looking to have some fun and engage in friendly competitions with family or friends. The board games and puzzles offer a variety of entertainment options, making it a perfect choice for both adults and children.

With these leisure amenities, guests can make the most of their time at Hotel Alpha and create memorable experiences during their stay.

What methods of payment does Hotel Alpha accept?

Hotel Alpha accepts a variety of payment methods, including cash, Visa, American Express, Mastercard, and Maestro.