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Young Backpackers Homestay

Kriens, Luzern

Set in Luzern, 2.8 km from Lucerne Station, Young Backpackers Homestay offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

У
Урбанович
From
Belarus
You feel like at home. Friendly caring host Rainer and lovely Effie made the stay as comfortable as possible. Stunningly beautiful house and view, everything is clean and tidy. All the guests were nice people from all over the world. This house will stay in my heart forever!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 486 reviews
Price from
US$261.54
1 night, 2 adults

Backpackers Luzern

Luzern

Backpackers Luzern offers accommodation in a quiet area on the shores of Lake Lucerne. There is a shared kitchen and a common lounge area with a tabletop football table at the property.

M
Myriame
From
Morocco
Very clean from the rooms to the facilities everything was very well maintained ! Beautiful location right in front of the lake and 10/15 min walk from the train station and city center by the lake
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,666 reviews
Price from
US$164.92
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Engelberg "mein Trail Hostel"

Engelberg

Featuring a shared lounge, Hostel Engelberg "mein Trail Hostel" is set in Engelberg in the Obwalden region, 1.3 km from Titlis Rotair Cable Car and 36 km from Lucerne Station.

P
Pant
From
India
The property was easily reachable from the main station and the breakfast they served was also good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 251 reviews
Price from
US$161.90
1 night, 2 adults

Allegro Alpin Lodge

Einsiedeln

Set in Einsiedeln, 1.1 km from Einsiedeln Abbey, Allegro Alpin Lodge offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

R
Rahul
From
India
Fantastic location and very well managed. We stayed for a night and it was clean, organised and good breakfast. Manager helped with late night arrival and bikes available to move around. Good one for family stays.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 549 reviews
Price from
US$179.34
1 night, 2 adults

Engelberg Youth Hostel

Engelberg

Located in Engelberg, 500 metres from the Titlis Rotair Cable Car, Engelberg Youth Hostel features a buffet restaurant and a summer terrace.

K
Karima
From
Switzerland
Great stay, helpful staff, they let me stay by myself in a dorm and gave me an early check-in, breakfast was also very good. Less than 10mon walk to the cable car and 5 minutes to the train station. Would definitely come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews
Price from
US$185.62
1 night, 2 adults

Zug Youth Hostel

Zug

Just a 2-minute walk from the shore of Lake Zug and 1 km from Zug Train Station, Youth Hostel Zug offers WiFi access in public areas.

m
manjot
From
Italy
The staff, is exceptionally friendly and helpful about anything. Zug is an absolutely undervalued place but actually impressively beautiful, I mean impressively beautiful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 535 reviews
Price from
US$196.38
1 night, 2 adults

Hirschen Backpacker-Hotel & Pub

Schwyz

Hirschen Backpacker-Hotel & Pub features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Schwyz.

Y
Yati
From
Singapore
Easy access, clean & friendly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 723 reviews
Price from
US$160.70
1 night, 2 adults

Gasthaus Skiklub

Andermatt

Set in the Ursern Valley, Gasthaus Skiklub is surrounded by the Oberalp and the Gotthard passes. The Andermatt cable car to Gemsstock is 100 metres away and rooms have free Wi-Fi.

E
Emily
From
United Kingdom
Lovely people and lovely dogs :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 736 reviews
Price from
US$205.49
1 night, 2 adults

Bellpark Hostel

Kriens, Luzern

The Bellpark Hostel can be found next to the Hofmatt-Bellpark Stop of bus line 1, with direct connections to Lucerne Train Station.

V
Vincent
From
Ireland
Good location close to bus stop friendly staff Good facilities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,213 reviews
Price from
US$137.79
1 night, 2 adults

Luzern Youth Hostel

Luzern

This modern hostel is situated in Lucerne, 2 km away from the train station and the city centre. It offers a cosy lounge with TV and a library with reading corner.

N
Nicolas
From
Germany
Good ubication, just 10 minutes from the central station
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,803 reviews
Price from
US$118.36
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$144.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 719 reviews
They were Incredibyl kind and generous to me when I hurt my foot hiking. Really looked after me. Also the room was comfortable clean and the food was great. They have secure store for bikes and my bags and things felt safe all the time.
Guest review by
Smith
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$156.02
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,803 reviews
It is Swiss standard. Best Hostel ever experienced. I have a nice experience staying here. Staffs are very kind and friendly both front and breakfast. Everything is so clean , every corner , every floor. Happy traveller
Guest review by
Sophia
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$106
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,210 reviews
The 4 bed female room was clean compact and not congested..the kitchen was fully equipped..connectivity is excellent.and safe for solo female travellers. There were locker facility available at the hostel for luggage storage upon deposit of 2 franks.
Guest review by
Haseena
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 535 reviews
Everything was good the hostel was clean and the facilities are good and the staff are very friendly. the breakfast was delicious and varied
Guest review by
Ali
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$117.72
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 513 reviews
Loved the location and enjoyed the uncomplicated hostel atmosphere!
Guest review by
Agnes
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$155.34
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 723 reviews
Very friendly staff! Hostel has a kitchen and is close to a grocery store. We also liked the on-site restaurant's food. Rooms were clean and tidy, some had sinks. Location was great for exploring on foot and by bus.
Guest review by
Jeremy
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$205.49
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 736 reviews
Very friendly staff …. Great location…. Parking
Guest review by
Janet
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$117.07
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 549 reviews
The hostel is part of the hotel and has a good restaurant with terrace areas (both outside the restaurant and on the fourth floor). We really had such a lovely stay. Fantastic fresh breakfast. Great location. Staff fantastic
Guest review by
Anna
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$161.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 251 reviews
Stayed in the hostel attached to the hotel. Room was clean and quiet. The breakfast was a great plus. The staff were all kind and friendly. Great location.
Guest review by
Helen
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$185.62
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews
The staff was very nice and available. Ski resort is not too far (10 mins by foot). Proper youth hostel!
Guest review by
Claire
Solo traveller