Jailhotel Löwengraben

Welcome to the Jailhotel Löwengraben – the first Jailhotel in Switzerland !

The prison was built in 1862 and used as until autumn 1998. Where prisoners attempted to escape for more than 135 years, today, tourists and residents enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Jail hotel.
During the weekend, there might be some musical noise from the Club "Strichpunkt", which is in the same building.

All the rooms are equipped with toilet, washbasin and shower.

All the rooms are Non-Smoking.
There is no Elevator and no TV or Phones in the rooms - we like to keep the atmosphere original!

Would you like to know more about life behind bars? We recommend a stay in our "unplugged-cells". Renovated in cooperation with the local memorial board, these rooms are as close you can get to the original cells. Each room has its own private shower across the hallway.

Information:
- the hotel is open 24 hours
- breakfast is served from 7.00 till 10.00 am (weekend from 7.00 till 11.00 am)
- Parking: public parking station „Altstadt“ (only 5 minutes walking distance)
- pet cost 15 CHF per pet/night

Club Strichpunkt
- In the same building as the Jailhotel is the Club Strichpunkt which is open from Thursday till Saturday always from 10.00 pm till 5.00 am.

But watch out! The Jailhotel is the first prison in Switzerland you'll never want to leave. May we lock you up?

Accommodation Information

Choose the standard of accommodation to meet your budget. We have simple "Unplugged" Rooms or nice decorated theme rooms for example the former Director's Office or the fromer Library. All the rooms are equipped with toilet, washbasin and shower.

Location Information

The Jailhotel is located right in the heart of the historical old town of Lucerne, only 5 - 10 minutes walking distance to the railway station and the top tourist attractions such as the Kapellbrücke and the Lion Monument.