Best Boutique Hotels in Lucerne
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Lucerne is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Château Gütsch is set in a 19th-century castle, overlooking the town of Lucerne and Lake Lucerne, with views to the Rigi Mountain. The interior was renovated and designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard. Free WiFi access is available. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV cable, a free mini-bar, and a bathroom with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. The on-site restaurant offers Mediterranean and regional cuisine. In summer, guests can enjoy their meals with panoramic views on the restaurant's terrace. A wide range of selected wines and cocktails are available at the bar. Château Gütsch features a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk, and luggage storage. 1 electric vehicle charging station and 2 Tesla charging stations, as well as parking are available on site. The hotel is 0.9 mi from the Chapel Bridge, 0.9 mi from Lucerne Station, and 1.1 mi from the Lion Monument. Zurich Airport is 30 mi away.
Guest Reviews:
- "The view from the balcony was unbelievable." - "Absolutely lovely, we wished we had stayed longer! Gorgeous view overlooking the city, and the funicular made it very easy to get to the city center." - "clean and nice view" - "The location was fantastic as were the staff who could not do enough for you. The hotel itself is one of the best I have stayed at and we had a brilliant stay. We would go back again" - "This stay was amazing. The views from the hotel are unbeatable and the staff was extremely helpful and welcoming. We were able to check in early and leave our luggage there the day we checked out while we explored Lucerne."
Fabulous
2192 reviews
The luxurious Park Hotel Vitznau right at the banks of Lake Lucerne has been entirely renovated in 2012 and 2013 and features its own private beach, 2 restaurants, a large spa area and free garage parking. Each of the suites and residences has been individually designed and offers 24-hour room service, free WiFi, a Nespresso Coffee Machine and a tea maker. Spa facilities include various saunas and steam baths, an ice grotto, a hot tub, as well as indoor and outdoor pools. A wide range of gourmet dishes is served in the 2 restaurants of Park Hotel Vitznau, which have an inviting lake-view terrace. Moreover you can select from fine wines from all over the world stored in 6 wine cellars on site. A free shuttle service to the Rigi Cable Car is provided by the hotel. The Küssnacht Train Station is 8.1 mi and Lucerne is 16 mi away.
Guest Reviews:
- "Staff and location excellent" - "Amazing property" - "Stunning location and absolutely gorgeous property on the lake! Fabulous spa!!" - "The hotel itself is beautiful and atmospheric — the location is absolutely stunning, with breathtaking views and perfect cleanliness everywhere. The rooms are luxurious, spacious, and very well designed. I especially liked the adjustable bed — such an interesting and comfortable detail. The spa area is truly wonderful: different types of saunas, relaxing atmosphere, beautiful design, and even a lovely aquarium — everything looks amazing. I really enjoyed the spa overall, no complaints there."
Superb
296 reviews
Opening in December 2016, Boutiquehotel Anker Luzern is located in a historical building in the center of Luzern, right on the Pilatusplatz square. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some units feature a seating area where you can relax. Certain units have views of the mountain or city. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom and a hairdryer. The restaurant Josper Grill serves various grill specialties and the bar and lounge serve a variety of fine wines and Gin compositions. KKL Culture and Convention Center Lucerne is 2297 feet from Hotel Anker Luzern, while Lion Monument is 0.7 mi away. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 30 mi from the property.
Guest Reviews:
- "Cozy and comfortable hotel with nice restaurant" - "Style & Hospitality" - "The entire staff was amazing, including front desk Carla. We loved the unique, quirky design and accessories. We also loved our fabulous huge balcony overlooking the old city. Breakfast was great also." - "Everything was wonderful!" - "The location was good, just 10 minutes walk from the train station and 5 minutes from the river. The staff were friendly and helpful. We received an upgrade to a junior suite."
Fabulous
2439 reviews
Housed in a former Guild Hall, the Hotel des Balances enjoys a picturesque location on the Reuss river in the heart of Old Lucerne. Wi-Fi is available free of charge. Most rooms offers views of the Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church and the Weinmarkt square. The Restaurant La Balance serves excellent French and Swiss cuisine and features a river-side terrace. There is also a casual bistro and a piano bar at the Hotel des Balances.
Guest Reviews:
- "Amazing lakeside location, easy access to old town; great views" - "everything!!!! ☺️" - "Amazing location" - "We loved the location and beautiful views of the lake and city. The hotel is absolutely lovely!" - "great location, clean room and nice staff, everything is perfect!" - "Amazing location" - "The restaurant and the views of the river." - "Everyone wanted to make sure we enjoyed our stay or was in need of anything multiple times.. would stay again!!"
Superb
1509 reviews
The Hotel Vitznauerhof - Lifestyle Hideaway at Lake Lucerne is located at the foothills of Mount Rigi on the shores of Lake Lucerne, in the heart of Central Switzerland. The bright and elegantly furnished rooms and suites have free access to Wi-Fi. Spa facilities include an outdoor hot tub in the garden, a sauna, a steam bath and fitness facilities. Massages and other treatments are available as well. All of the carefully designed rooms at Vitznauerhof Hotel feature LCD TVs and entertainment equipment. The bathrooms come with fluffy robes and slippers. Panoramic views of the lake can be enjoyed from all 3 restaurants, from the bar and from the terrace. They serve gourmet Swiss and international cuisine.
Guest Reviews:
- "The hotel is beautiful, the breakfast was delicious and healthy and the staff was amazing and very helpful." - "We love the bed sooo much." - "We were so happy with our choice to stay in at Hotel Vitznauerhof on the waterfront of Lake Luzern. The property and the room were spectacular. We did not know what to expect since we had never stayed on Luzern. The balcony view of the lake was breathtaking and just perfect. The staff was really great from check in to check out. We had options for activities such as boat rides and Spa. The hotel is not only in a great waterfront location, but a two minute walk to the ferry dock, which services most of the waterfront towns from Vitznau to Lucern and the main train station at Lake Luzern. The restaurant was also very good!"
Fabulous
403 reviews
Located in Lucerne, 3.6 miles from Lucerne Train Station, Boutique Hotel Himmelrich has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Ideally located in the Kriens district, this hotel provides a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, the rooms have a closet, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a balcony with a mountain view. Every room comes with a safety deposit box and some have city views. Boutique Hotel Himmelrich has a playground. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lucerne, like cycling. Staff speak German, English, French and Chinese at the 24-hour front desk. Lion Monument is 4.3 miles from Boutique Hotel Himmelrich, while KKL Culture and Convention Center Lucerne is 4.5 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 43 miles from the hotel.
Guest Reviews:
- "This hotel has the special type of peaceful and soothing energy one needs to feel rejuvenated. The views are breathtaking, the food is delicious and the stuff are welcoming. Special thanks to Mr. Armando Picasso who went out of his way to make our spa experience at the hotel as wonderful as possible." - "Best price-quality ever in the trip. It definitley deserves higher rating on the site" - "Great location with wonderful views. Breakfast was fine."
Good
1293 reviews
The luxurious Grand Hotel National is situated right on the shore of Lake Lucerne, only a 5 minute walk from the train station and the historic quarter. Lucerne's legendary luxury hotel was built in the 1870s by César Ritz and Auguste Escoffier. Today it still provides highest-quality accommodations, culinary perfection and great musical entertainment in the National Bar. The rooms and suites offer views of the city or the lake. Some include Italian marble floors, walls covered with luxurious silk wallpaper, hand-woven carpets and comfortable sofas and chairs upholstered with the finest materials. From the Grand Hotel National Luzern you can see the famous Rigi, Stanserhorn and Pilatus mountains as well as the highest peaks of central Switzerland.
Guest Reviews:
- "View of Lake Lucerne and Les Alpes! Room was huge and gorgeous! Everything from elevator to room to bathrooms to pool were clean and as expected- beautiful. About 10-15 easy walk to Old Town. 15 walk to train station- literally just across the lake but one needs to walk to a bridge to cross the lake… Pool is large and the hot tea and cold infused water poolside was special unexpected trear" - "Wow! Highly recommend. Stay here or you may regret it."
Fabulous
540 reviews
The 4-star Cascada Boutique Hotel is centrally located in the trendy Neustadt district of Lucerne, within walking distance of the train station, the lake and the old town. Each modern, boutique-style room is individually designed around the theme of Swiss waterfalls. All rooms have air conditioning, high-quality bedding and a free mini-bar that is refilled daily. The on-site Bolero restaurant offers a rich breakfast buffet as well as Spanish specialties for lunch and dinner. Select wines or gins can be enjoyed at the bar.. Guests also can enjoy free public transport as well as free bicycles or kickboards.
Guest Reviews:
- "Great location. Great breakfast. Comfortable room. Great internet connection." - "Liked how clean and environmentally sound the room was. It was a lovely big well appointed room. The shower was amazing. Pillows were great!" - "Front desk staff is helpful. Near the hotel is a a nice neighborhood of shops and restaurants. Bus lines pick up nearby. Train station and old town/lake are walking distance." - "Good location they provide free bicycle and kick scooter also..."
Fabulous
1213 reviews
Designed by the celebrated Parisian architect Jean Nouvel, the hotel is centrally located next to a pleasant park in the heart of Lucerne. Free WiFi is available in the entire hotel. The Culture and Congress Center (KKL), the historic old town with its lake promenade and the train station are all reachable within a 5-minute walk. Celebrating simplicity and spirituality as much as elegance and refinement, the hotel aims to create a unique environment. This idea has been embraced wholeheartedly in the artistic interior which boldly incorporates an imaginative decor, creative features, and inventive touches such as pictures on the ceiling. The contemporary accommodations continues this theme and every room features a view of the park. Guests can enjoy the exquisite delicacies, carefully selected ingredients and exotic flavors at HATO Restaurant, relax in the bar, or simply indulge in this sumptuous hotel and find inspiration in its originality and modernity.
Good
52 reviews
The Renaissance Lucerne Hotel is a modern 5-star hotel in a historic city palace, 3 minutes' walk from Lucerne Train Station and 656 feet from Lake Lucerne. It features a South American Restaurant and Bar. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property. The tastefully furnished, nonsmoking rooms feature ornamental ceiling decoration and warm-toned interiors. They come with air conditioning and soundproofed windows. Every room at the Renaissance Lucerne is equipped with USB wall plugs, a mini-fridge, tea and coffee facilities (hot water kettle and a coffee machine). At Pacifico Restaurant, guests can enjoy South American-inspired cuisine with ever-popular Fajitas, home-smoked Spare Ribs and the best steaks in town. A selection of classic drinks and the hotel's own cocktail creations in special sizes are served at Boca Grande Bar & Lounge. Guests can unwind in the lounge with a spacious seating area, coffee machine, PC, library, free WIFI, vending machine. Renaissance Lucerne Hotel features a 24-hour reception.
Guest Reviews:
- "Perfect location and pictures of room were spot on" - "The property, was central yet quiet and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I would definitely go back!" - "Clean, nicely decorated" - "Everything: staff, locacation, bed, breakfast. Just flawlless" - "very good location, near the main landscape. The facility of the hotel is new and good condition, the people who working in the hotel are very nice." - "The bed The bathroom and shower Location"
Very Good
210 reviews
