ROESLI Guest House
by the TopOfHotel team
ROESLI Guest House is the cheapest stay in Lucerne — and you still get free use of the sister hotel's pool.
ROESLI Guest House is the cheapest stay in Lucerne — and you still get free use of the sister hotel's pool.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
ROESLI Guest House is for travelers on a tight budget who still want to stay right in the middle of Lucerne. Rooms are clean and simple, each with a TV, free Wi-Fi and a bathroom with a shower, wrapped in the warm feel of a family-run guesthouse. The beds are comfortable and the linens fresh. Nothing here is fancy, but it's tidy and pleasant. A 2026 review summed it up: Great location, staff are fantastic, comfortable and good value for money in Lucerne. Just know that some rooms are very small — fine if you only use the room to sleep and don't need much space.
Food and amenities
What sets ROESLI apart from the average guesthouse is that guests get free use of the renovated outdoor pool at the sister hotel directly across the street (open in summer). There's also a rooftop terrace for winding down in the evening, looking over the old-town rooftops with a glass of Swiss wine. Breakfast may not be included in the base rate, but a supermarket and a bakery sit very close by. Free Wi-Fi covers the whole place, and staff are happy to point you toward routes and sights around town.
Location and getting there
You're in central Lucerne, near Spreuer Bridge — the other historic covered wooden bridge — and Rathaus Lucerne, the town hall. Chapel Bridge is roughly 5 to 8 minutes away on foot through the old town, and Lucerne Station is an 8-minute walk. Cafes, restaurants and a morning market are all around you. You can wander the old town all day without a car, and the station is right there when you want to head up a mountain or out onto the lake.
Things to know before booking
This is a 2-star guesthouse, so rooms are plain and there's no spa or special facilities. Some rooms are very small. There's no hotel parking — the nearest public lots run about $28 to $39 a night, so the train is the smarter way in. The sister-hotel pool is seasonal (roughly May to September), so confirm it'll be open for your dates if that's part of the draw.
Our take
ROESLI Guest House is the best fit for backpackers, solo travelers and anyone wanting to stay in Lucerne on the tightest budget. From about $80 a night you get a good location, friendly staff, a free pool and a rooftop terrace — little to complain about at this price. If you use the room only to sleep and spend your days out exploring, ROESLI does exactly what you need.
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The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- From about $80 a night, the cheapest option in this tier of central Lucerne — a rare rate for a major Swiss tourist city.
- Guests get free use of the renovated outdoor pool at the sister hotel directly across the street, which is unusual at this price.
- Strong location near Spreuer Bridge and Rathaus Lucerne, with the main landmarks an easy walk away.
- Staff earn steady praise for being friendly and welcoming; a 2026 review put it simply: staff fantastic.
- There's a rooftop terrace for quiet evenings looking out over the old-town rooftops, plus free Wi-Fi throughout.
- It's a 2-star guesthouse, so rooms are plain and there's no spa or special facilities.
- Some rooms are very small, better suited to travelers who only use the room to sleep and don't need much space.
- Breakfast may not be included in the base rate, and there's no hotel parking — the nearest public lots run about $28 to $39 a night.
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Insider Tips
- The sister-hotel pool is seasonal — typically open May to September — so if you're counting on it, check with the guesthouse before booking that it'll be open for your dates.
- The rooftop terrace is ideal for the evening sunset: uncrowded, quiet, with a view over the old-town rooftops. Grab a beer or wine from the nearby supermarket and bring it up.
- Skip the car. There's no hotel parking and public lots run about $28 to $39 a night, so take the train into Lucerne instead — cheaper and far easier.