An established mid-range hotel near the main train station offering clean, well-maintained rooms at competitive prices. The ground-floor café and bar are popular with both guests and locals, and the Old Town is just a short walk across the river.
Hotel Continental Luzern (operating as Hotel Continental Park) stands directly beside Lucerne's main train station, making it one of the most convenient arrival points in the city for travelers coming by rail or from the airport via the station's connecting trains. The building is a straightforward mid-century city hotel rather than a historic landmark, but it is well-kept, and the Old Town and Chapel Bridge are only a short walk across the Reuss river. Rooms are functional and comfortably sized, finished in a clean, contemporary style with private bathrooms, work desks, and city or courtyard views; some are configured as larger family or triple rooms. The ground-floor café and bar function as a social hub for guests and a stop-in spot for locals, serving coffee, light meals, and evening drinks. There is no spa or pool, keeping rates competitive for the location. Service is efficient and station-proximity-focused, suiting business travelers needing an early train, transit passengers, and budget-conscious visitors who still want walking access to the historic center. The hotel is well-suited as a one-night stopover between connections, since travelers arriving with bags can reach their room in minutes without crossing the city, while still being close enough to the river and Old Town for a half-day of sightseeing.
Amenities
- café
- bar
- wifi
- elevator
- luggage storage
Location
Murbacherstrasse 4, 6003 Lucerne
47.0472, 8.3030 View on map
Highlights
- Steps from Lucerne's main train station for easy arrivals and departures
- Short walk across the Reuss river to the Old Town and Chapel Bridge
- Popular ground-floor café and bar open to guests and locals
- Competitive mid-range rates for a central location
Tips for visiting
- Book a courtyard-facing room if you want a quieter night, as station-side rooms can pick up street noise
- The train station has luggage lockers, useful if checking out before a late departure
- Walk rather than taxi to the Old Town — it's under 15 minutes on foot