“A great choice in Lucerne, with typical Swiss-style character. The old town is within easy walking distance, and nearby supermarkets make it convenient for picking up picnic lunches.”
Hotel · Lucerne, Switzerland
Hotel Drei Konige
Hotel Drei Konige
A3.86 / 4.00
120 evaluations from our group leaders & tour directors (2007–2026)
Group leaders: A (19 recent)Tour directors: A (13 recent)
What our travelers say
Hotel Drei Könige earns consistent praise from our group leaders and tour directors for one thing above almost everything else: its location. The old town of Lucerne is just a few minutes on foot, and nearby supermarkets make it easy for groups to grab picnic supplies without eating into sightseeing time. The surrounding neighborhood is walkable and pleasant, and multiple travelers have noted they'd happily return — a meaningful endorsement in a city with no shortage of options. Breakfast is another genuine strength here. Group after group has come away impressed, describing it as one of the better hotel breakfasts on their itineraries. Staff warmth and cleanliness round out the picture, and every room comes with air conditioning — a detail that matters when European summers run warm.
A few practical realities are worth knowing before you arrive. The hotel carries the character of an early 20th-century city property, which means rooms can be on the compact side and sound insulation between rooms isn't as thorough as you'd find in a newer or larger property. The single elevator is small — capacity for two people and a couple of bags — so tour directors consistently flag the need to build extra time into check-in and check-out logistics for larger groups. If you're traveling with students who need bagged breakfasts, it's worth confirming dietary counts in advance, as at least one group found the vegetarian allocation didn't match what was requested.
Drei Könige is a strong fit for small to mid-sized groups who want an authentic, characterful base in Lucerne rather than a polished international chain. Student groups with a teacher who values walkability and genuine local atmosphere tend to thrive here. Groups requiring high-volume logistics — many bags moving quickly through one elevator, strict dietary customization at scale — should plan ahead and communicate early with the hotel staff, who have shown a willingness to problem-solve when things come up.
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About this property
<p>Situated in the middle of picturesque Lucerne, the charming Drei Könige hotel offers its guests a cosy and informal atmosphere. The Hotel Drei Könige is a typical city hotel with the charm of a house from the turn of the last century. It has comfortable rooms in the modern style.
- Address: Bruchstrasse, 35, CH-6003
- Phone: +41 41 24 80 480
- Rating: 3 stars
- Rooms: 60
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Bruchstrasse, 35, CH-6003
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