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The 3 best hotels in Lucerne.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 7 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Lucerne, Switzerland: Holiday Inn Express - Luzern - Kriens by IHG (budget), Château Gütsch (best value) and Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated September 19, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetHoliday Inn Express - Luzern - Kriens by IHG8.3/10 · €137 / nightBest ValueChâteau Gütsch8.8/10 · €298 / nightLuxuryMandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern9.6/10 · €790 / night
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Holiday Inn Express - Luzern - Kriens by IHG, Lucerne
Budget
8.3€137 / night

Holiday Inn Express - Luzern - Kriens by IHG

★★★Kriens

Best forSmart-budget trips

  • 8.3/10 from 3,599 guest reviews
  • 2.7 km to Jesuit Church, Lucerne
  • Chosen from 7 hotels
3,599 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.7Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026

Lowest eligible reference rate · restaurant, family rooms.

  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.3/10 from 3,599 guest reviews; joint review-score position 6 of 7 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €136.79 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €136.79/night versus a sample median of €298.30/night (54% below the median).
  • Location: Kriens, Lucerne. Address: Am Mattenhof 16, PO Box. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Château Gütsch, Lucerne
Best Value★ Our pick
8.8€298 / night

Château Gütsch

★★★★Kanonenstrasse

Best forMost travellers · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.8/10 from 2,096 guest reviews
  • ≈ 12 min walk to Jesuit Church, Lucerne
  • Chosen from 7 hotels
2,096 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.4Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayViews: Panoramic outlooks over Lake Lucerne, the city, and the surrounding mountains.
  • Breakfast: Fresh dishes served on a scenic terrace, though the buffet selection is sometimes limited.
  • Pets allowed
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.8/10 from 2,096 guest reviews; joint review-score position 4 of 7 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €298.30/night versus a sample median of €298.30/night.
  • Location: Lucerne, Lucerne. Address: Kanonenstrasse. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern, Lucerne
Luxury
9.6€790 / night

Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern

★★★★★The Real Heart of Lucerne

Best forSpecial occasions · Wellness breaks · Sightseeing on foot

  • 9.6/10 from 309 guest reviews
  • ≈ 12 min walk to Lion Monument
  • Chosen from 7 hotels
309 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.7Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayStaff: Friendly, welcoming team provide attentive care and helpful service.
  • Breakfast: Tasty options available, though selection is limited and orders are occasionally incorrect.
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Luxury pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.6/10 from 309 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 7 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €790.08/night versus a sample median of €298.30/night.
  • Location: The Real Heart of Lucerne, Lucerne. Address: Haldenstrasse 10. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

Compare the three hotels side by side · Hotels near: Kapellbrücke, Lion Monument, Jesuit Church, Lucerne

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026.

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Where to stay in Lucerne

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Kriens

Holiday Inn Express - Luzern - Kriens by IHG · 2.7 km to Jesuit Church, Lucerne

Best for: Smart-budget trips

Best Value

Kanonenstrasse

Château Gütsch · ≈ 12 min walk to Jesuit Church, Lucerne

Best for: Most travellers, Sightseeing on foot

Luxury

The Real Heart of Lucerne

Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern · ≈ 12 min walk to Lion Monument

Best for: Special occasions, Wellness breaks, Sightseeing on foot

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BudgetBest ValueLuxuryKapellbrücke · Lion Monument · Jesuit Church, Lucerne

Lucerne hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetHoliday Inn Express - Luzern - Kriens by IHGKriens38.3 (3,599)€137
Best ValueChâteau GütschKanonenstrasse48.8 (2,096)€298
LuxuryMandarin Oriental Palace, LuzernThe Real Heart of Lucerne59.6 (309)€790

Questions about hotels in Lucerne

What is the best budget hotel in Lucerne?
Holiday Inn Express - Luzern - Kriens by IHG (Kriens): 8.3/10 · 3,599 reviews · €137 / night
What is the best value hotel in Lucerne?
Château Gütsch (Kanonenstrasse): 8.8/10 · 2,096 reviews · €298 / night · Guests say: “Views: Panoramic outlooks over Lake Lucerne, the city, and the surrounding mountains.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Lucerne?
Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern (The Real Heart of Lucerne): 9.6/10 · 309 reviews · €790 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly, welcoming team provide attentive care and helpful service.”
Where should I stay in Lucerne?
Our three picks are in Kriens, Kanonenstrasse, The Real Heart of Lucerne. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026.

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