I like a challenge. So I’ve decided to hunt for cheap hotels in Lucerne, Switzerland. This truly is a beautiful part of the world, but you can quickly blow your budget staying here if you’re not careful. I have managed to find a few reasonably priced hotels that will let you enjoy this wonderful region.

Along with this, I will give you a few tips to make your stay much easier, and ensure that you get the most out of your holiday.

Why Lucerne?

There are many reasons to visit this region and to use Lucerne as a base. For me, I love history, scenery and architecture, and Lucerne has all of this. Some people come for the winter sports and others love hiking and bike riding in the summer. Lucerne makes a great base to explore all of these things.

Attractions

Chapel Bridge This is a really picturesque bridge that dates back to the 14th century. It believed to be one of Europes oldest covered bridges. Once inside the bridge you can enjoy the view outside, or take in the paintings within.

Lion Monument In 1792 the French Revolution occurred. Several members of the Swiss Guard were killed. This monument was carved out of the rock to honor their memory. I had previously seen photos of the monument, but they didn’t do justice to it at all. You really have to see it to try and understand just how moving this tribute is.

Musegg Wall This wall is part of the old defensive structure of the city. A walk along here gives outstanding views and guided tours are available.

Lake Lucerne I’m almost convinced that if you accidentally took a picture at this lake, you could still win a prize for fine art. There are no bad angles. It is just spectacular from every angle. There are several boat tours each day to help you appreciate the natural beauty.

These are just a few of the local attractions which have caught my eye in the past. The City is also a great jumping off point for day trips. we generally head to one of the local mountain ranges to get close to ice and snow. We don’t get much of that in Western Australia, so it very novel. I haven’t tried skiing yet, as I fear I have all of the coordination of a giraffe climbing a cargo net.

Transport

Lucerne itself is quite a compact city and lends itself well to walkers. There are efficient bus services running and I have used them a couple of times. Certainly driving within the town, or at least parking, is an issue.

Nevertheless, a car is important to get the most out of the day trips. I’m sure that there are tours, but f you have a family like me the prices tend to add up a bit. I find that I can get better value having a car. It also gives me more flexibility as far as timings go.

Cheap Hotels In Lucerne

So now we get to the reason that you came here in the first place. Cheap hotels. And I also mentioned some money saving tips. The first tip, I have already given you. That is to hire a car. You will save money over the long run.

There are only 2 things to watch out for here. You need to get a sticker for your windscreen to show that you have paid your tolls. If hyou get photographed going through a toll area without a sticker then I’m told the fines are quite steep. Parking near the city can also be a bit pricey. So I make sure that I only get a hotel which has parking.

In addition to this, food is quite expensive in Switzerland. At least food at restaurants is. I’m not sure how the supermarkets stack up as I haven’t used them that much. So, in order to spend less money eating out, I always look for hotels that supply breakfast or least give me the facilities to make my own.

This has the other benefit of saving time. You can easily waste a couple of hours each day hunting for food for breakfast. Much better to have it sorted from the start.

Finally, the last tip is laundry. This is not so much a money saving tip, more of a time saver. Time is valuable on holiday. There’s never enough of it. I prefer a hotel that has laundry facilities. I try to always travel light which means that I need to do laundry every few days. If I can do this later at night or early in the morning at the hotel, then it leaves more more time for holiday activities.

What Is Cheap?

As for cheap, well that’s quite subjective. We may have very different ideas of what constitutes cheap. In order to draw some sort of line in the sand I have chosen $100 AUD per person per night. That works out to about $74 US or £54 GBP. This is as of October 2021 and I will try to update this post at least yearly to keep it relevant.

So here’s my pick of 5 hotels that fit into that price range. All 5 have breakfast, parking and laundry facilities. Hopefully you can find one that suits you. Just click on the hotel name, which will open a new page at Booking.com to show you more details about that property.

Cheers and happy travels

ibis budget Hotel Luzern City

Kellerstr. 6, 6005 Lucerne, Switzerland

The Ibis Budget Hotel Luzern City is within a 15 minute walk from Lucerne Main Train Station, the Old Town, and Lake Lucerne. All rooms are air-conditioned and offer a flat-screen cable TV and free Wi-Fi.

The Ibis Budget Hotel’s clean and bright rooms feature a work desk.

A daily breakfast buffet is provided and a limited number of covered parking spaces is available.

The Brünigstrasse Bus Stop (line 4) is right outside and provides direct services to the train station. A grocery store is next door. The historic Chapel Bridge is just half a kilometer away.

The Bed + Breakfast

Taubenhausstrasse 34, 6005 Lucerne, Switzerland

Located in a quiet and green residential area of Lucerne, a 15-minute walk from the Old Town, this elegant villa offers you stylish rooms with parquet floors and free WiFi.

The Bed + Breakfast is surrounded by a tranquil garden, which is great for relaxing after a day of doing business or sightseeing.

The rooms feature vintage furniture. Some rooms have a private bathroom, while others come with a shared bathroom (8 bathrooms shared between 10 rooms). Laundry services and ironing facilities are available on request.

Importantly, a buffet breakfast can be enjoyed every morning. Throughout the day you can help yourself to some coffee or cold drinks.

Both, Lake Lucerne and the Lucerne Train station are also reachable on foot within 15 minutes from The Bed + Breakfast.

Hotel Sonnenberg

Zumhofstrasse 258, Kriens, 6010 Lucerne, Switzerland

The Sonnenberg Hotel in Kriens offers panoramic views over Lake Lucerne, the mountains and the forest, a Nespresso machine in every room, seasonal cuisine and free WiFi.

Hotel Sonnenberg is easily reachable by the historic funicular, climbing up from Kriens Dorf within 7 minutes, from April to November. During winter, the hotel provides a shuttle service.

Guests can enjoy panoramic views from the on-site restaurant´s winter garden or terrace. A large network of hiking trails surrounds the hotel and a 18-hole mini golf course and a playground are there as well.

Also, you can park your car for free on site and guests can take advantage of a free public transport ticket during their stay. At the check-in, guests will receive the Lucerne card in order to use the public transport during their stay for free.

Hotel Rothaus Luzern & Peruvian Culinary Art

Klosterstrasse 4, 6003 Lucerne, Switzerland

Centrally located in the historical part of Lucerne on a tranquil side street, the charming Rothaus hotel is easily accessible by all means of transportation.

The elegant dining room and the comfortable tavern with a friendly and attentive service provide for culinary pleasures.

Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.

Additionally, wireless internet is available in all rooms of the Hotel Rothaus free of charge.

This is our guests’ favorite part of Lucerne, according to independent reviews.

Gasthaus zur Waldegg; BW Signature Collection

Kantonsstr. 8, Horw, 6048 Lucerne, Switzerland

Located 0.6 mi away from Lucerne, Gasthaus zur Waldegg features 2 restaurants offering traditional Swiss and international cuisine, a bar and a beer garden overlooking Mount Pilatus. WiFi and on-site private parking are available free of charge.

Rooms at Zur Waldegg are equipped with an HD flat-screen TV, hardwood floors, a work desk and a bathroom with shower, toilet and a hairdryer.

Lake Lucerne is 1.2 mi from the property and Mount Pilatus is 3.1 mi away. Waldegg Bus Stop is a 1-minute walk away and Kriens-Matte