Alpha, LucerneAlpha in Lucerne, Switzerland has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 37 of 47 hotels we score in Lucerne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.2, Agoda 3.3.Hotel Alpha is a 30-room property located on Zähringerstrasse in Lucerne. This 1903 building sits in a quiet central area within walking distance of the railway station, the old town, and Chapel Bridge. It suits budget-conscious travellers looking for a friendly atmosphere and a complimentary breakfast buffet. Facilities include a games room, a tennis court, and on-site parking. While the hotel offers modern interiors and mountain views, most guest rooms feature shared bathrooms rather than private ones. The property is pet-friendly and provides free WiFi throughout the building.What stands out

Close to Lucerne old town

Free breakfast buffet included

On-site tennis court

Pet friendly

Watch out for

Most rooms have shared bathrooms

Simple room furnishings

Better-scored in Lucerne

Burgenstock Hotel, Lucerne: 4.0 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms). The Bürgenstock Hotel is a five-star property within the Bürgenstock Resort, sitting roughly 500 metres above Lake Lucerne near Obbürgen in the canton of Nidwalden.

Seehotel Hermitag, Lucerne: 3.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $596 a night. Seehotel Hermitage is a small luxury hotel on the shores of Lake Lucerne, about 4 km from the city centre, with lake and Mount Pilatus views.

Waldhotel Buergenstock, Lucerne: 3.8 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms). The Waldhotel Bürgenstock is a five-star hotel standing around 500 metres above Lake Lucerne on the Bürgenberg mountain, within the wider Bürgenstock Resort.