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Accommodation advice Lucerne/Bern/Zurich - October

Hello!

We have 6 nights in Switzerland in October - right now, we are thinking 2 nights each: Lucerne, Bern, Zurich. We enjoy accommodations that are independent/family-run -- we do not need business class or a lot of amenities. Simple, clean and friendly are priorities for us. We are flexible about places being in the city center/old town or in other neighborhoods, as long as there is fairly easy access to public transportation. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Also, if we were to swap out one night in Zurich for another location, any recommendations nearby?

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Take an extra night in Luzern. It is only 50 minutes from Zurich HB. Lots to see and do there, like lake cruises and mountain top railways and cable cars.
Hotel Des Alpes is a good choice if they have rooms available, also the Hotel Pickwick next door.

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Agree with Sam…..Luzern is delightful…..easy train ride to Zurich…..stay in Des Alpes or Hotel Balances, right on the river and enjoy the chapel bridge and that incredible view

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Despite your name, will you be travelling with kids?
I like Hotel Weisses Kreuz. Which is adult only.
Near Luzern's wonderful Rathaus Brauerei.

Hotel des Alpes is right in the middle of tourist busyness, and can be quite noisy if you get a (tiny) balcony .