🇨🇭 Luzern, Switzerland
Hermitage
📍 72, Seeburgstrasse, Luzern, 6006
Your stay — Hermitage
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Swiss Franc, CHF
Use ATMs or bank counters in town; avoid currency exchange at airport or tourist bureaux, which charge poor rates and high fees.
Contactless and card payments (Visa/Mastercard) are accepted almost everywhere; mobile pay works widely.
Service is usually included in the bill; rounding up or leaving small change is appreciated but not expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard espresso from a café usually costs around CHF 4–5.
A pizza slice or sandwich from a takeaway shop is roughly CHF 12–15.
A main course at a modest restaurant typically costs CHF 25–35.
Look for food stalls or market stands near the train station or on the riverbanks for quick bites.
Common budget chains include Migros and Coop, with good selection of basics.
Affordable shopping is mainly at high-street chains like H&M or Zara in the city centre.
A day pass on local buses and trains costs about CHF 8–10; the cheapest airport transfer is the train to Luzern main station for around CHF 6–9.
Buy groceries at Migros or Coop for self-catering; use the Luzern city pass for free public transport and discounts on sights; eat lunch specials rather than dinner to save money.
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Luzern, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hermitage
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Luzern Bahnhof → Hotel Anker (Kantonalbank stop)
💡 Get a day pass (7.40 CHF) from the ticket machine at the station—covers all buses and trams in town. The stop is a 2-minute walk from the hotel.
Luzern Bahnhof → Obergrund (near Hotel Anker)
💡 Tram 1 runs right past the hotel—alight at 'Kantonalbank' stop. The ticket machine accepts cards, but have coins handy for the older models near the station.
Zürich Airport (ZRH) → Luzern Bahnhof (main station)
💡 Buy a SuperSaver ticket online (SBB mobile app) for as low as 12 CHF. Skip the first-class carriage—standard is fine for the scenic ride along Lake Zug.
Zürich Airport (ZRH) → Hotel Anker, Luzern
💡 Pre-book via Taxi Luzern for a flat rate (260 CHF). Otherwise, drivers might meter you higher. Cash only—carry Swiss francs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Hermitage?
Check-in at Hermitage is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Hermitage?
A pizza slice or sandwich from a takeaway shop is roughly CHF 12–15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hermitage?
A day pass on local buses and trains costs about CHF 8–10; the cheapest airport transfer is the train to Luzern main station for around CHF 6–9.
Top Attractions in Luzern
💡 Go early morning (around 7-8am) to avoid crowds and get clear photos. Most bus tours arrive after 9.30am. The tower isn't open to the public, but you can walk the bridge for free.
💡 Pack a picnic from the Coop supermarket at Hertensteinstrasse 7 (just off the promenade). The best benches are near the Schutzengel statue at the east end, especially for watching the paddle steamers come in.
💡 Best at sunset on a clear day - the light on Mount Pilatus and Rigi is stunning. From the eastern end you can see the iconic Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge) perfectly framed.
💡 It's a quick stop - 10 minutes maximum. Combine with a walk through the adjacent Glacier Garden (small fee) if you want more history. The monument is behind the Alpineum cinema on Denkmalstrasse.
💡 Climb the Schirmer tower (closest to Löwenplatz) for free views over the old town roofs and lake. The wall walkway is open May to October only. Wear decent shoes: the steps are steep and narrow.