HITrental Chapel Bridge Apartments
by the TopOfHotel team
HITrental is an apartment with Chapel Bridge views — a full kitchen and room to spread out make it a natural fit for families and groups.
HITrental is an apartment with Chapel Bridge views — a full kitchen and room to spread out make it a natural fit for families and groups.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Each unit is clean and kitted out in a simple, complete way: a kitchen with a stove, microwave, plates, bowls, a dishwasher, and coffee and tea, with bed linens and towels already included. One reviewer summed it up as "very clean, comfortable, and you can see Chapel Bridge, which is gorgeous." The bedrooms have good-quality beds that sleep well, and the overall feel is tidy European. Two things to brace for: the elevator is small, so a large suitcase may have to go up the stairs, and a nearby church rings its bells from 6:45 in the morning — something several guests mention and handle by packing earplugs.
Food and amenities
The full kitchen is what sets HITrental apart from a regular Lucerne hotel. A Migros supermarket is within walking distance, so it is easy to buy fresh ingredients and cook, which trims a real chunk off food costs in an expensive city. Breakfast is not included, but the area is full of bakeries and coffee shops. Wi-Fi is fast and stable throughout the unit, and an in-unit washing machine saves on laundry over a longer trip. Restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops are all close at hand.
Location and getting there
The location is excellent — right in the heart of the old town, just a few steps from Chapel Bridge, with Weinmarkt and the Jesuit Church within walking distance. The Lucerne train station is an 8-minute walk along a pretty route, and because this is a car-free zone the surroundings stay quiet and family-friendly, with no traffic running past. Schwanenplatz and the shopping district are not far, and for a mountain trip or a lake cruise you can walk straight to the station and the piers.
Things to know before booking
This is a serviced apartment, so housekeeping is periodic, not daily, and you'll handle your own breakfast. The church bells at 6:45 are the most common complaint — bring earplugs, though most guests say they adjust within two days. The small elevator means large luggage can be a hassle. None of these are dealbreakers for the right traveler, but they are worth knowing going in.
Our take
HITrental Chapel Bridge Apartments is at its best for a family or a group of 3-4 friends who want an old-town base, a kitchen of their own, and a way to split the bill. Rates start around $260 per unit a night; divided four ways that is roughly $65 each, which is excellent for this location. With a 9.0/10 overall score and a 9.7/10 for staff, it stands out as one of the best value-for-money picks in Lucerne for a group.
Score Breakdown
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The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Full kitchen in every unit — buy fresh supplies at the nearby Migros and cook your own meals, which saves a lot in a city as expensive as Lucerne.
- Direct Chapel Bridge views from the apartment — one reviewer called waking up to it a dream come true.
- Staff score 9.7/10 — guests describe the team as genuinely responsive and quick to sort out any problem.
- Ideal for a group of 3-4: split one unit and the per-person cost drops well below booking separate rooms.
- An in-unit washing machine plus an 8-minute walk to the train station make this a practical base for a longer or multi-stop trip.
- Church bells nearby start ringing at 6:45 in the morning — several reviews flag it and suggest packing earplugs, though most say you get used to it within two days.
- The elevator is small, so a large suitcase can be a real struggle — you may end up carrying bags up the stairs.
- Breakfast is not included; you cook in the unit or walk out to one of the bakeries and cafes nearby, and housekeeping is periodic rather than daily.
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Insider Tips
- The Migros supermarket is very close — grab a pack of ready-made cheese fondue (a Swiss staple), heat it in the microwave and eat in your apartment for a fraction of what a restaurant charges.
- Church bells start at 6:45, so if anyone in your group likes to sleep in, bring earplugs — though most reviewers say they adjust within two days.
- Message ahead with your arrival time when you book; check-in is staffed (the 9.7/10 staff score shows it is handled well), which matters if you are arriving late.