Hotel Hotel des Balances

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Weinmarkt, 6004 Lucerne, Switzerland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 1829 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.0
Wonderful
1,829 reviews

The room was clean and the bedding was comfortable. The view from the balcony was beautiful.

Ashley United States of America

We had an amazing view from our private balacony overlooking the bridge. The room had all the amenities, we received a welcome chocolate box and drinks, and the hotel had a free water station with an ice maker you could use on every floor.

Dana Israel

If you get a room with a balcony overlooking the water, you'll feel like you're in a postcard. The location is also hard to top.

Alexandria United States of America

Very nice and comfortable boutique hotel in a great location. All the staff very professional and friendly. Very good breakfast. Great views of the old town. Would recommend it.

Victor United States of America

The room we got, facing the river, had an astonishing view, a balcony and was very spacious. All the staff was highly professional and very kind and helpful. The overall service was at the highest level. Hotel's restaurant serves amazing breakfast and any other meal. We were also offered a welcome drink and lots of best swiss chocolate <3 We travel a lot around Switzerland and abroad and the experience in Lucerne was fantastic.

Aleqs Switzerland

perfect location, beautiful views, friendly and helpful staff, well lit, comfortable rooms, excellent restaurant

Sidney United States of America

Incredible view from the balcony for people watching and aperitif during the sunset. It was our honeymoon and the hotel decorated it beautifully! The hotel offers a rich history and amazing location. Highly recommend.

Julia United States of America

I had a river view room and the view was beautiful. Everything about this hotel is top notch. I loved the swiss chocolate and free glass of Prosecco too!

Anastasia United States of America

Great location, nice rooms, awesome service at the reception

Julio United States of America

Location in the heart of the city Confort of the room...Bathroom .. Staff

Roseane Spain
9.0
Wonderful
1,829 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The room was clean and the bedding was comfortable. The view from the balcony was beautiful.”
    Ashley Ashley United States of America United States of America
  • “We had an amazing view from our private balacony overlooking the bridge.”
    Dana Dana Israel Israel
  • “If you get a room with a balcony overlooking the water, you'll feel like you're in a postcard. The location is also hard to top.”
    Alexandria Alexandria United States of America United States of America
  • “Very nice and comfortable boutique hotel in a great location. All the staff very professional and friendly. Very good breakfast. Great views of the old town. Would recommend it.”
    Victor Victor United States of America United States of America
  • “The room we got, facing the river, had an astonishing view, a balcony and was very spacious. All the staff was highly professional and very kind and helpful.”
    Aleqs Aleqs Switzerland Switzerland
  • “perfect location, beautiful views, friendly and helpful staff, well lit, comfortable rooms, excellent restaurant”
    Sidney Sidney United States of America United States of America
  • “Incredible view from the balcony for people watching and aperitif during the sunset. It was our honeymoon and the hotel decorated it beautifully! The hotel offers a rich history and amazing location.”
    Julia Julia United States of America United States of America
  • “I had a river view room and the view was beautiful. Everything about this hotel is top notch. I loved the swiss chocolate and free glass of Prosecco too!”
    Anastasia Anastasia United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location, nice rooms, awesome service at the reception”
    Julio Julio United States of America United States of America
  • “Location in the heart of the city Confort of the room...Bathroom .. Staff”
    Roseane Roseane Spain Spain

Categories:

  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.3
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location 9.8
  • Free WiFi9.0
High score for Lucerne

Stay in the heart of Lucerne – Excellent location – show map

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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.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Hotel des Balances has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 17, 2009

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Bar

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Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Lucerne, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Private parking available

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Triple Room with City View
  • 3 twin beds
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  • 1 full bed
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Triple Room with River View
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Guest reviews

9.0
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  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.3
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location 9.8
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  • Free WiFi9.0
High score for Lucerne

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ashley United States of America

    “The room was clean and the bedding was comfortable. The view from the balcony was beautiful.”

  • Dana Israel

    “We had an amazing view from our private balacony overlooking the bridge. The room had all the amenities, we received a welcome chocolate box and drinks, and the hotel had a free water station with an ice maker you could use on every floor.”

  • Alexandria United States of America

    “If you get a room with a balcony overlooking the water, you'll feel like you're in a postcard. The location is also hard to top.”

  • Victor United States of America

    “Very nice and comfortable boutique hotel in a great location. All the staff very professional and friendly. Very good breakfast. Great views of the old town. Would recommend it.”

  • Aleqs Switzerland

    “The room we got, facing the river, had an astonishing view, a balcony and was very spacious. All the staff was highly professional and very kind and helpful. The overall service was at the highest level. Hotel's restaurant serves amazing breakfast and any other meal. We were also offered a welcome drink and lots of best swiss chocolate <3 We travel a lot around Switzerland and abroad and the experience in Lucerne was fantastic.”

  • Sidney United States of America

    “perfect location, beautiful views, friendly and helpful staff, well lit, comfortable rooms, excellent restaurant”

  • Julia United States of America

    “Incredible view from the balcony for people watching and aperitif during the sunset. It was our honeymoon and the hotel decorated it beautifully! The hotel offers a rich history and amazing location. Highly recommend.”

  • Anastasia United States of America

    “I had a river view room and the view was beautiful. Everything about this hotel is top notch. I loved the swiss chocolate and free glass of Prosecco too!”

  • Julio United States of America

    “Great location, nice rooms, awesome service at the reception”

  • Roseane Spain

    “Location in the heart of the city Confort of the room...Bathroom .. Staff”

Property questions and answers
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  • Is it possible to walk to the Lucerne train station from this hotel?
    On foot you reach us in about 7 minutes by crossing the large bridge (Seebrücke) and then turning left and walking alongside the Reuss river. The way to the Hotel des Balances is signposted.
    Asked about: Double Room with City View • Answered on October 12, 2019
  • Hello, We will be staying at your hotel on Friday February 26th and I was inquiring about Parking. Is it clearly indicated close to the Hotel? Is it better to drop our bag off first? Should we reserve a parking space with you? Thank you for your information.
    You are welcome to drive up directly in front of the hotel with your car, leave the car key at the reception and we will park it for you for CHF 33.00 per night. You do not need to reserve a parking space in advance.
    Answered on February 24, 2021
  • Hi, is late check-in possible? I will arrive midnight-1am.
    yes, we have 24 hours reception
    Answered on February 15, 2020
  • Can we add daily breakfast to the room rate?
    Yes you can.
    Asked about: Double Room with River View • Answered on January 6, 2021
  • Hi, does the property has air conditioning?
    Yes, there is everywhere air conditioning in the Hotel.
    Answered on July 22, 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Located in the historic old town

The old town is located by crystal-clear Lake Lucerne. Don't miss the Kapellbrücke, a wooden bridge across the waters that has survived for an astounding seven centuries.

What's nearby
  • Jesuit Church
    0.1 miles
  • Franciscan Church
    0.1 miles
  • Spreuer Bridge
    0.1 miles
  • Chapel Bridge
    0.1 miles
  • Rosengart Collection Lucerne
    0.2 miles
  • Musegg Wall
    0.2 miles
  • Hertenstein street
    0.3 miles
  • Château Gütsch
    0.4 miles
  • Lion Monument
    0.5 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain Pilatus, Pilatus-Bahnen in Kriens
    2.5 miles
  • Mountain Rigi, Rigi-Bahnen in Viznau
    15.5 miles
  • Lake Vierwaldstättersee
    0.1 miles
Public transit
  • Train Lucerne Train Station
    0.3 miles
Closest Airports
  • Zurich Airport
    30.2 miles
  • Bern-Belp Airport
    39 miles
  • Basel-Mulhouse Airport
    52.5 miles
How to get to Hotel des Balances from Zurich Airport
    Private shuttle
    Parking available
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Balances

    Food: French, Seafood, International, European

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Hotel des Balances

Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Bar
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 33 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Secure parking
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Airport pickup Additional charge
  • Public transit tickets
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

4:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking for more than 10 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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The fine print

Please note that advance reservations are recommended for the hotel restaurant.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Hotel des Balances

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel des Balances by:

    • Train 1h
    • Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 1h

  • Hotel des Balances is 1,300 feet from the center of Lucerne.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Hotel des Balances (subject to availability):

    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Electric vehicle charging station

  • Room options at Hotel des Balances include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Single
    • Triple
    • Family

  • Hotel des Balances has 1 restaurant:

    • Balances

  • Guests staying at Hotel des Balances can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Hotel des Balances offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Check-in at Hotel des Balances is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at Hotel des Balances may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.