Holiday Inn Express - Luzern - Kriens by IHG
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Holiday Inn Express - Luzern - Kriens by IHG is worth booking if you want a dependable room in the Lucerne area at less than half the typical local price. Skip it if you want to walk out to the Kapellbrücke and the old town, because those sights are around 35 minutes away on foot.
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This 3-star hotel in Kriens is our Budget pick for Lucerne. In a city where our sample median was close to €300 a night, it gives couples, families and travellers with pets a cheaper base. Family rooms are listed, and the property is tagged as pet friendly. A restaurant and a terrace are also on the list.
It is not for anyone who wants the lake and the old town on the doorstep. Every sight in our data is more than 30 minutes away on foot, so you will rely on transport each day.
Location and getting around
The address is Am Mattenhof 16, PO Box, in Kriens. Guests rate the location 8.7 out of 10.
The Jesuit Church is 2.7 km away, about 34 minutes on foot. The Kapellbrücke is 2.8 km, around 35 minutes, and the Lion Monument is 3.6 km, about 45 minutes. All of these are far enough that most visitors will use public transport or a taxi. These are straight-line estimates, so real routes may be longer.
What guests say
The score is 8.3 out of 10 from 3,599 reviews, a large and reliable sample. Among the 7 hotels we compared it ranked joint sixth on score, so the higher-priced options do earn better ratings.
We do not have a summary of specific likes or dislikes for this hotel. Read the newest reviews before booking and look for comments on room size, noise, transport links into the city and breakfast quality, since none of these has been assessed.
Price and what you get compared with our other two picks
The reference price was €136.79 a night, about €274 for two nights. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates. The sample median was €298.30, so this hotel was about 54% below it.
Château Gütsch, our Best Value pick, is a 4-star scoring 8.8 at €298.30 a night, more than double the price. Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern, our Luxury pick, has 5 stars and scores 9.6 at €790.08. If the goal is to see Lucerne without paying Lucerne prices, the Kriens option saves well over €150 a night against either.
Breakfast is listed as continental and buffet. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 7 hotels in Lucerne. This one had the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice was set aside, and it backs that with 3,599 reviews and an 8.3 score. For travellers who want Lucerne on a budget, that is a strong case.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Plan how you will get into central Lucerne and check the cost of transport, since it adds to the daily budget. If you bring a pet, confirm the rules and fee. Parking is not on the listed facilities, so check before arriving by car.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Holiday Inn Express Luzern Kriens from the Kapellbrücke?
About 2.8 km, roughly 35 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Most visitors will use public transport or a taxi.
How much does Holiday Inn Express Luzern Kriens cost?
The reference price was €136.79 a night for 2 adults on a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.
Is breakfast included at Holiday Inn Express Luzern Kriens?
A continental and buffet breakfast is listed. Whether it is included is not confirmed, so check your rate.
Does Holiday Inn Express Luzern Kriens allow pets?
The property is tagged as pet friendly. Confirm the rules and any fee before booking.
Does the hotel have parking?
Parking is not on the facilities in our data. Check availability and cost directly with the hotel.