Hotels in Lucerne

Staying in Lucerne

The old town is on the north bank of the Reuss, a compact tangle of squares and frescoed facades reached from the station across the covered Chapel Bridge or its neighbour the Spreuer Bridge. The railway station and the boat piers share the south bank at the point where the river meets the lake, with the concert hall beside them. Along the northern lakeshore a row of large hotels looks across the water to the mountains, and behind them the city rises up the hill toward the old walls and their towers. Zurich Airport is the airport on this page. From there the train runs to Lucerne's central station, or you can book a private transfer with AI Concierge for a door-to-door drive. The train route from Zurich is listed further down for anyone comparing the options. Where to stay depends on whether the lake or the old town matters more. The lakeshore hotels have the views and the boat piers on the doorstep. The old town has the atmosphere and the restaurants, with narrow streets that are quiet at night. Hotels around the station are practical if you are moving on early or carrying skis.