With a stay at The Lubo - self check-in in Lucerne (Old Town Lucerne), you'll be steps from Lucerne Town Hall and Rosengart Collection. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Mill Bridge and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Musegg Wall.
What's nearby
Lucerne Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Jesuit Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Chapel Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Hertensteinstrasse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
KKL Lucerne - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Lucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station) - 8 min walk
Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 62 min drive
Restaurants
Zunfthausrestaurant Pfistern - 2 min walk
Rathaus Brauerei - 2 min walk
Zum Weissen Kreuz - 2 min walk
Mr. Pickwick Pub Luzern - 3 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min walk
About this property
The Lubo - self check-in
Hotel in Lucerne
The Lubo - self check-in offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 41 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Featured amenities include express check-out and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
No lift
More
1 building
6 floors
Renovated entire property - November 2022
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Restaurant dining guides
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Electrical adapters
Heating
Mobile key entry
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Private entrance, smart lock
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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
Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
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, debit 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.
Property is also known as
The LUBO
The Lubo - self check-in Hotel
The Lubo - self check-in Lucerne
The Lubo self check in New Opening
The Lubo - self check-in Hotel Lucerne
The Lubo - self check-in Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Clean modern rooms in a great area in old town. Everything worked well. We loved the layout, almost felt designed by escher with the up and down hallways.
Bed was huge and comfortable, kitchenette and bathroom/shower worked great.
We're glad we stayed at the LUBO.
Room was not well equipped- kitchenette had minimal equipment. Couldn’t make coffee unless you bought instant coffee and heated water in a pan- no microwave, few silverware. Staff was not responsive as there is no front desk. Location is very convenient. Cooling system made a vibrating noise.
I recently stayed at this hotel and there were definitely some strong positives. The location was fantastic, making it super convenient to get around. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and there was a really nice café on the bottom floor that added a great touch to the overall experience.
The only downside was the room size. The rooms were very, very small, to the point where there wasn’t really anywhere to put luggage comfortably. So while it's a great spot with wonderful staff, just be aware that the space is a bit tight.
minerva
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Kathryn
Travelled with family
18 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
LUBO Staff and Coffee House Girls were outstanding - The Parking was difficult with a 5KM walk off site!
Kathryn
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
T
Business traveller
15 Sept 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Located in the very center of the old town pretty much every part of the city is in walking distance. The hotel is nice and the rooms are ok. Not too fancy, the furniture has had a few spots and scratches but in general the room was clean. Over all I would say it’s just too expensive. Something one could say about the whole city
T
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Devon
Business traveller, Travelled with family
13 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A poorly designed air conditioning system had a condensate pump clicking very loudly every minute or two - which kept us awake for most of the trip.
Devon
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Alexander
9 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location of this hotel is the main selling point
Website was down and we got locked out of our room. The rooms are noisy, you can hear everyone leaving and entering the hotel. The pillows and air conditioning leave a lot to be desired.
I am always skeptical about "self-service" hotel, and this stay at Lubo confirmed it.
It was wrong right from the start:
1.) the self check-in does not work, and I am forced to pay and make an international call to help desk to fix.
2.) the lighting in the room does not work, and I am told by the cleaning lady that no one will fix lighting till after the weekend (by then I woudl have checked out)
3.) the air-condioner makes noise every once and a while throughout the night, and of course no one can help;
4.) there is just no one you can contact to get any issues fixed
it's definitey worse experience than some youth hostel we stayed in, and the latter is a lot cheaper.
we like the accessibility to the power, the economical use of space and the laundry was easy to use. however, check-in would have been easier if we have the reservation number handy or received through email which I didn't. all else was great.
Overall this is a good place to stay, though the en-suite shower was tiny and the digital keys you use to unlock the main doors and your room are on a browser, so if your phone dies or you can’t connect to the WiFi you would have a problem (though the hotel has its own WiFi so this shouldn’t be a problem unless power goes out).
The staff was great although they didn’t have enough knowledge about transportation or places of interest. Carpet was extremely all throughout the hotel. The lighting in the room was too strong and in one’s face. One usb outlet didn’t work. The iron board was too dented and the iron was cracked and chipped off at the tip that it could rip your clothes. Not enough towels because they don’t dry quick enough after a shower.
The Lubo is located in a very happening part of town. Charming squares, tons of restaurants and bars were footsteps away. The famous wooden bridge was a short walk and so was the promenade along the river. Lucerne main station is walkable, but be aware of the cobbled streets which make dragging trolley bags and strollers with small wheels difficult. Room was compact and fun with a queen size bed and two top bunks. Only complaint is that the AC was not very effective. We set it at 19 degrees C but the room wasn’t cooling at all which meant we were sweating all night. However we found that this is pretty common across Switzerland and we have been told across Europe. Definitely recommend staying here, we found it more cost efficient than other hotels in the area. The breakfast in the hotel cafe was yummy. Make sure you cross check the reservation number before you reach. The two numbers Expedia provided did not work so we had to call and get the right number.
The room is very small. We had a 4 bed room. 2 of them are fine. The 2 other ones are very small and not very comfortable for other than small children. Great area. Walkable, lots of food option. Check-in was challenging and I had to call since the reservation number I had was not recognized.