St. Karliquai 12,
Lucerne,
Switzerland,
6004,
Canton of Lucerne
Great
8.7
9.3
/10
4.1
4.3
/5
“The hotel's location allowed easy access to beautiful old town attractions.”view full review
3-star family-friendly hotel on the Reuss River in Lucerne's Old Town
Amenities
Boutique Hotel Karl offers free WiFi throughout the building and a buffet breakfast served every morning. Private parking is available on request, and a public parking garage is located 200 meters away. The hotel provides luggage storage facilities and a concierge service for excursion advice, with free public transport cards included for guests.
Rooms
Select rooms include spacious balconies with views of the Reuss River, Mount Pilatus, and the Titlis Mountain Range. Family rooms feature separate bedrooms and kitchenettes, with cribs available on request. Rooms are equipped with ceiling fans and mosquito screens on balcony doors for summer comfort.
Location
The hotel sits on the Reuss River in the Old Town, directly below the Musegg Wall and a 3-minute walk from the Chapel Bridge. Entlebuch Biosphere is within easy reach for day trips, and the main train station is a 10-12 minute walk. Free bus passes allow guests to travel on public transport throughout Lucerne.
Dining
The daily buffet breakfast includes scrambled eggs, sausage, meats, cheeses, fresh fruit, yogurt, cereals, and Prosecco. Coffee and tea are available throughout the morning, with staff attentive to dietary requests such as lactose-free options. The breakfast area is open from 7:00 am, offering a substantial start to the day.
Family & Pets
Family rooms sleep up to six people across three separate bedrooms, with cribs and extra beds provided on request. The hotel allows pets and supplies pet bowls for guests traveling with animals. Children receive welcome amenities, and the family-oriented facilities include a shared lounge and tour desk for excursion bookings.
Highlights
Location: Old Town on the Reuss River, next to Musegg Wall
Rooms: Balconies with mountain and river views
Breakfast: Buffet with Prosecco and hot items
Family: Cribs, extra beds, separate bedrooms in family rooms
Transport: Free public transport cards for all guests
Service: Concierge for excursion advice and ticket booking
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Boutique Hotel Karl offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Room
2 persons
195 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Triple Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
room details
Quadruple Room River Mountain View
2 persons
540 sq. feet
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
room details
Single Room
2 persons
175 sq. feet
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities
Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments
Delicious Start
“The breakfast was amazing with a huge variety of fresh food. I loved the inclusion of champagne for breakfast, which was a good surprise!” view full review
Beautiful Views
“My room had a balcony with stunning views of the river and mountains. Listening to the calming sound of the river while enjoying the scenery was simply relaxing.” view full review
Great Shower Experience
“The bathroom was spacious and had excellent water pressure in the shower. I really appreciated that everything felt clean and well-maintained.” view full review
Coffee on Demand
“Having custom coffee and tea amenities in the room was a fantastic touch. It made my mornings cozy and provided a nice way to start the day.” view full review
Facilities:
Great
8.6/10Review score
General
No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
VIP check-in/ -out
Concierge desk
Pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Guest Parking
Electric kettle
Services
Pet amenities available
Housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Children
Cots
Spa & Leisure
Leisure/ TV room
Room features
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Self-catering
Electric kettle
Media
Flat-screen TV
Room decor
Parquet floor
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Boutique Hotel Karl Location
St. Karliquai 12,
Lucerne,
Switzerland,
6004,
Canton of Lucerne
Map view
St. Karliquai 12,
Lucerne,
Switzerland,
6004,
Canton of Lucerne
City landmarks
Bridge
Chapel Bridge
2400 ft
Square
Lion Monument
3400 ft
Event hall
Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre
3500 ft
Museum
Glacier Garden of Lucerne
4200 ft
Museum
The Rosengart Collection
2500 ft
Landmark
Lake Lucerne
2900 ft
Museum
Bourbaki Panorama
3600 ft
Museum
Alpineum
3900 ft
Museum
Modern Art Museum
2800 ft
Landmark
Matthauskirche
2200 ft
Museum
Swiss Museum of Transport
1.6
mi
Church
Church of St. Leodegar
4000 ft
Square
Schwanenplatz
2100 ft
Park
Inseli Park
4900 ft
Mall
Nationalquai
3900 ft
Landmark
St Mark's Church
4100 ft
Nearby
Bridge
Spreuer Bridge
900 ft
Bahnhofstrasse 11a
Jesuit Church
1800 ft
Church
Franciscan Church
1800 ft
Museum
Natur-Museum Luzern
500 ft
LucerneSwitzerland
Old Town Lucerne
1500 ft
6004 Lucerne
Museggmauer
1400 ft
Museum
Historisches Museum Luzern
600 ft
Reusssteg 1
Nadelwehr Luzern
1100 ft
Public Building
Town Hall
1400 ft
Kanonenstrasse
LA Collection'Air Art Park at Chateau Guetsch in Lucerne
1600 ft
Museggmauer
The Nine Towers
1600 ft
Square
Kornmarkt
1300 ft
Kapellpl. 1a
Saint Peters Church
2000 ft
Square
Muhlenplatz
700 ft
Restaurants
Cafe Bar Lokal
1200 ft
Pfistergasse 24
Shanghai Asiatische Waren AG
1500 ft
Hirschengraben 43 Restaurant Haupteingang durch Bruchstrasse
MeiXin Restaurant
1200 ft
Roessligasse 2
Manor Restaurant Manora
1700 ft
Weggisgasse 5 Top Floor
Pastarazzi Spezialitaten & Take Away
2100 ft
Hirschengraben 13
Best Pizza Kurier
2200 ft
Baselstrasse 56 Luzern
The Queen Camellia Tea Room
2000 ft
Hans-Holbein-Gasse 4
Tandoori Indian Take-Away Hallwilerweg
2400 ft
Hallwilerweg 16
Getting around
City Centre
Lucerne10 min
·
2700 ft
Airports
Kloten (ZRH)101 min
·
41.5
mi
Belp (BRN)185 min
·
76.4
mi
Train
Lucerne Station10 min
·
2700 ft
Bus
Bus stop3 min
·
700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-21:30
Check-out
from 07:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at CHF 30 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Boutique Karl serves a full breakfast for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian
Year renovated:
2006
Number of floors:
5
Number of rooms:
34
Former name
the tourist city & river hotel luzern
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback about Boutique Hotel Karl from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 1145 verified reviews
8.8/10
Great
94%
Recommend
Breakfast
9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Comfort
9.0/10
Facilities
8.6/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.1/10
Location
9.3/10
Paid Wi-Fi
6.3/10
Staff
9.4/10
Value for money
8.3/10
Guest reviews
based on 526 reviews
4/5
based on 2467 reviews
8.7/10
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