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Young Backpackers Homestay, hotel in 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.

I had a wonderful four-night stay here. This place is perfect for a slow-paced solo trip to relax and unwind, and it’s also a great stopover during travels. The living room and bedroom have large floor-to-ceiling windows that offer beautiful views of the houses in the small town on the outskirts of Lucerne, with snow-capped mountains in the distance. On sunny mornings, it’s very comfortable to relax on the balcony, read, work, smoke, eat, or just daydream. I originally booked only one night, but I extended my stay for three more nights. I met young people from all over the world—mature, polite, kind, good energy, interesting, and cool. I was feeling a bit down at first, but my mood was lifted by the new friends I made, my new temporary housemates. Rainer, the host, is a fabulous person. He shared his favorite treat with me—‘coconut ice cream’‘ shaved ice’. I found an album in the cabinet where he documented the house’s construction process. He creats nice introduction video, website providing some travel suggestion. In the evenings, we watched Netflix on the big TV in the living room with other cool and attractive people. Efi, who’s from Greece, was also very nice and gave me a detailed introduction to the house and its facilities when I checked in. By the way, the kitchen here is really clean and bright. It has all the cooking utensils, tableware, seasonings, and a dishwasher, making it feel just like home. It actually made me want to cook something (to be honest, I’ve never cooked in an Airbnb before—partly because Switzerland is expensive, and partly because the common areas in other places always felt a bit dirty, but not here). After 10 p.m., the use of common areas is restricted, making the place very quiet for an early night’s sleep.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
513 reviews
Price from
£132.97
1 night, 2 adults
Backpackers Luzern, hotel in 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.

The privacy boards at the beds and fan were really nice, also the balcony. I appreciated the clean showers, toilets and kitchen and really enjoyed the community room. Also, after leaving you can use the lockers for free which was very handy!
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
2,766 reviews
Price from
£97.21
1 night, 2 adults
Luzern Youth Hostel, hotel in 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.

Nice hotel for its price, operate room with delicious breakfast!
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
1,610 reviews
Price from
£88.51
1 night, 2 adults
Bellpark Hostel, hotel in Luzern

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

Great location - 10 min by public transport from the train station. Well equipped kitchen. Lidl store just across the road to buy your own food. Very nice front desk lady ( sorry, I don't know how to spell her name properly, but it sounds close to Apple). Cozy common area.
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
1,243 reviews
Price from
£86.76
1 night, 2 adults
Zug Youth Hostel, hotel in Luzern

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.

Breakfast
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
563 reviews
Price from
£113.36
1 night, 2 adults
Ruderhaus Garni, hotel in Luzern

Ruderhaus Garni is located at the Swiss Rowing Centre, 500 metres away from Lake Sarnen. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, shared kitchen facilities and a laundry room.

It is simple and you use shared bathroom. But hospitality and cleanesss is exceptional. you come there like visiting friends who love you much.thanks a lot!
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
7 reviews
Hostel Eckstein, hotel in Luzern

Situated in Zug, within 28 km of Einsiedeln Abbey and 29 km of Uetliberg Mountain, Hostel Eckstein features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private...

Buffet breakfast was good! And location is ok (close to the train station).
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
21 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Hostels that guests love in Luzern

  • Avg. price/night: £150.70
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,527 reviews
    Great location, great facilities in the room. Safe, hair dryer, hooks, whatever tbh very well thought out eventho the room was tiny they found a way to put lots of storage and mirrors around.
    Melissa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £111.06
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,610 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
    Sophia
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 964 reviews
    This is the best hostel I've ever stayed at. It is exceptionally well-organized and thoughtfully designed, just like Swiss watches!
    Reza
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £81.10
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,243 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.
    Haseena
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £81.56
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,409 reviews
    One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed at!! Super clean and cosy and in a great location. Would definitely stay here again :)
    Georgia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £97.21
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,766 reviews
    Very friendly staff, they allowed us to leave our bags in the hostel safely during the day even after check-out and even lent us two umbrellas for the day (rain was expected). Exceptional cleanliness and great location, great value for money.
    Mirko
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £159.57
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 513 reviews
    everyone was super nice and friendly, really cheap place for how great it was, no question the best hostel i have ever been
    Julieta
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £97.21
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,766 reviews
    Probably the best hostel I’ve ever stayed in.😊 The staff were super friendly and accommodating, everything was very tidy, clean and so well furnished. The kitchen was always spotless with all the utensils you could ask for and the toilet/showering facilities were amazing! A 15-minute walk to the train station meant it was also a great location 😊
    Anna
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £159.57
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 513 reviews
    Young Backpackers Homestay is by far the best hostel I have stayed in. Sgt Reiner is an absolute legend and a phenomenal host, wonderful location, great craic and spotless clean pretty much a 5 star hotel. 100% staying here again at some point definitely recommended.
    Eric
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £159.57
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 513 reviews
    The house is stunning, the view are out of this world! The Rainer has set up the house is perfect, its the best hostel I have stayed so far. Rainer is a dedicated and friendly host, so attentive. He really makes everyone welcome and is so friendly. He makes the experience so much more enjoyable. As a female solo traveller I felt so safe. I will certainly come back and recommend to all
    eugina
    Solo traveller

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