About this property
Family-run for 150 years, the Boutique Hotel Balm is located in a green suburb of Lucerne and features a gourmet restaurant with fish and other specialities and offers free WiFi in all rooms. The hotel also offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. The La Pistache gourmet restaurant was awarded 16 Gault Millau points. At the Bistro, you can taste original Swiss cuisine and various dishes of the day. All rooms feature cable TV and a reading corner with a sofa. Some units offer panoramic views. Free parking is possible in front of the hotel, and a public bus stop can be found in front of the Boutique Hotel Balm. There is also an animal park and a playground for children.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Robert
South Africa
“We received a friendly welcome as well as a visitors card which helped very much with travelling in Luzern. Lovely area to walk around in.” - Barb
Canada
“Location was a quite a distance from downtown but the bus stopped right outside the door and was free for guests. There was a spectacular view from our room’s deck of the lake and surrounding mountains. Breakfast was excellent with fresh fruit...” - Alan
Australia
“The beautiful view and attentive staff made our stay enjoyable. The bus connection made it easy to explore the area, as we parked our car and used the buses to get around.” - Yoana
Bulgaria
“Very clear appartment! The breakfast was very delicious 😋” - Lynda
United Kingdom
“Exceptionally clean and welcoming hotel. Rooms spacious and good decor.” - Lee
United Kingdom
“Lovely hotel, modern clean big rooms, lovely setting, very well situated and location with regular free bus into Lucerne (10 mins). Decent breakfast. Lovely staff” - Mazen
Saudi Arabia
“It was an exceptional experience. The hotel location is in Meggen 12 minutes away by bus to Central Lucern. The view, the cleanliness and the reception staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Miss Leean. Good food and breakfast The...” - Simon
United Kingdom
“Stylish hotel with beautiful views. Good sized room, lovely staff and great food.” - Gabriel
Romania
“Nice, comfortable room, beautiful landscape, excellent breakfast.” - Melvyn
United Kingdom
“A very comfortable hotel with amazing views if you get a room overlooking Lake Luzern. Very clean and spacious room. Nice to have car park easily available. The swimming pool looked great for warmer days. A shame the restaurant was closed the...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- La Pistache
- CuisineFrench • Seafood • Local • European
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Bistro
- CuisineEuropean
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.






The fine print
Please note that on Mondays or Tuesdays, check-in is not possible after 22:00 under any circumstances.
On request we do also offer half board for our hotel guests. The restaurant will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, only open for hotel breakfast.
Please note that single currency credit cards (UnionPay logo only) cannot be accepted for reservations.
Please inform Boutique Hotel Balm in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.