Where to stay on Lake Lucerne for two nights?

  • Timbertrail
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    18 June 2019 at 17:18:40 #822336

    We will be staying in the Lucerne area for two nights on our trip. Should we stay right in Lucerne or are there better, more picturesque smaller towns nearby that anyone has experienced after experiencing a Lucerne stay. Obviously we can train into Lucerne, but maybe it’s better to stay in center of city?

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    Rels
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    19 June 2019 at 5:11:58 #915508

    Hi Timbertrail,

    You can’t get a more picturesque city than Lucerne! It has a lovely lake, ringed by snowy mountains, a river running through it, and beautiful architecture. City sights are easily walkable. We were there for 4 nights and could easily have stayed longer, loved it. You may have to weave your way through the tour groups in some parts in the afternoons however!

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    19 June 2019 at 16:27:34 #915509

    Hi We stayed at Barabas Hotel in Luzern an old prison converted into a hotel snd booked superior room with a double bed and sofa bed ,it is centrally located ,all point of interests walkable and Coop store round the corner..we stayed there from 4th to 6th june.

    Timbertrail
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    20 June 2019 at 18:25:32 #915510

    Thanks so much!

    Annika
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    21 June 2019 at 10:25:17 #915511

    Yes, Lucerne is certainly a very atmospheric town on a great central location. You’ll find our accommodation tips at myswissalps.com/lucern e/hotels.

    I also enjoyed Weggis, a smaller village along the lake. There’s no train station, but there’s a good bus service to several directions. Some more alternatives to Lucerne are mentioned at myswissalps.com/lakelu cerne/hotels.

    Rels
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    22 June 2019 at 1:04:31 #915512

    Can recommend the Hotel Central in Luzern. A few minutes walk from the station, lovely spacious, clean rooms, good breakfast, and friendly staff. The breakfast area/lounge is available all the time, with complimentary tea and coffee, and usually croissants and fruit. You can bring in food from the supermarket or restaurant takeaway and have dinner in, there’s also a couple of tables on a little balcony overlooking the street.

    Timbertrail
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    22 June 2019 at 11:29:32 #915513

    That sounds nice and just what we are looking for and thanks!

    pvonk
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    22 June 2019 at 16:19:34 #915514

    I’ve stayed at the AMERON Luzern Hotel Flora (and will again in September). A very nice hotel near train station and one minute from the Chapel Bridge.

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