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Youth Hostel Luzern

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Chapel Bridge

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In the heart of Lucerne, Youth Hostel Luzern offers a warm welcome with local cuisine for breakfast, a cozy garden, and a lively arcade. Take advantage of bike rentals to explore Chapel Bridge or unwind in the library. With free WiFi and newspapers in the lobby, guests have praised this youth hostel’s convenient location.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Self parking
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Arcade/game room

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

9,4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)

8,0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 20 bed male dorm)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8,0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8,0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 20 bed female dorm)

8,0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed sheets

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple)

Highlights

Heating
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Barabas - Hostel

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8.4 out of 10, Very good, 344 reviews
The price is R2 555
R2 802 total
includes taxes & fees
06 Jul - 07 Jul
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About the area

Map
Sedelstrasse 12, Am Rotsee, Lucerne, 6004

What's nearby

  • Lion Monument - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lucerne Town Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Chapel Bridge - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Chateau Guetsch - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • KKL Lucerne - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 60 min drive
  • Luzern Sgv Station - 9 min drive
  • Lucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station) - 24 min walk
  • Lucerne Station - 25 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Dosa House Luzern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪ALPINEUM Kaffeehaus Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Feingut - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria della Nonna - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Caravelle - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Youth Hostel Luzern

When you stay at Youth Hostel Luzern, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Chapel Bridge and Swiss Transportation Museum. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English, French, German

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 45 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (CHF 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
LOB_HOTELS

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge (reservations required)
  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Arcade/game room
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
ROOM

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 1.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 2.40 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal costs CHF 19.50

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Self parking costs CHF 10 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
The total amount of stay includes a Youth Hostel Membership per day.
Children younger than age 7 may not stay in dormitories. Children age 2 and younger are included in private rooms when using existing bedding.

Also known as

Youth Hostel Luzern Lucerne
Youth Luzern Lucerne
Youth Luzern
Jugendherberge Luzern Hotel Lucerne
Youth Hostel Luzern Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Youth Hostel Luzern Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Lucerne
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Frequently asked questions

Does Youth Hostel Luzern offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Youth Hostel Luzern does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Youth Hostel Luzern?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Youth Hostel Luzern?

Yes. Self parking costs CHF 10 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Youth Hostel Luzern?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Youth Hostel Luzern?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Lucerne (3-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Youth Hostel Luzern and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Youth Hostel Luzern?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Youth Hostel Luzern like?

Youth Hostel Luzern is a short 15-minute walk from Lion Monument and 15 minutes' walk from Glacier Garden.

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Youth Hostel Luzern Reviews

Reviews

8,0

Very good

8,2/10

Cleanliness

8,2/10

Staff & service

8,0/10

Amenities

7,8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9,0/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with many guests praising its quality and variety. (10 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10

Affordable accommodation in Lucerne, about 3 km from the city center. Around 10 minutes by bus plus a short walk, or a 30-minute walk to town. The visitor card and included breakfast were nice extras. Reception was open until 9 PM, and quiet hours were supposed to start at 10:30 PM, but unfortunately, guests were noisy and shouting throughout the night. Otherwise private room was good enough for 2 people. Lift is not available so carrying big bags can be a problem too.
1-night trip

10/10

Everything was nice, very clean and comfortable!!!
2-night trip

10/10

Amazing hostel! Everything is the best - staff, bedding, spacious dorms, guests, breakfast & dining room, spot, free bus pass, chill areas - both inside & outside, space, plus more
1-night trip

10/10

Staff is very kind and it was so comfortable to stay :)
1-night trip

10/10

Luzern Youth Hostel was very clean, quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was really good as well. Best of all I had the room to myself, which was unexpected as it was a dormitory. If I could be guaranteed that I would stay in hostels always. The one downside is having to pay extra for a towel
1-night trip

10/10

All good, great for the price
1-night trip

8/10

This was my first hostel experience. Overall, it was fine but I had to get use to the small room with no frills and a shared bathroom. The experience turned out well overall and I would do one again. The biggest plus was the nice breakfast which saved us $. Getting to the hostel wasn't too bad. It was a 5 min. walk from the bus stop and 10 min. max. downtown from here.
2-night trip

8/10

It is a safe area . Needs more lighting in the room
1-night trip

6/10

It is a fair experience, given the cost of the hostel. It would be nicer though if they had considered putting a fan inside the rooms during heat seasons.
You’ll need 2Fr coin btw to use their storage locker but you’ll get it back anyway.
4-night trip

10/10

I really can’t recommend this hostel. There was 1 female shower and 1 toilet for 6 quadruple rooms. I had to wait to shower and wait for the toilet. Other than that, it wasn’t too bad.
1-night trip

10/10

Everything was well-run and the staff were all welcoming and hospitable. The shared bathrooms and showers were in great shape and always clean. Our only “complaint” was really just a suggestion: air hand dryers in the bathrooms instead of paper towels. The paper towels were above average in quality and we appreciated that, but we felt hand dryers might be more ecological. Overall, a great value for the money and well organized.
2-night trip

10/10

After spending my youth going through hostels, i wasnt expecting much, since prices in switzerland are generally very high, but we were very pleasantly surprised by how nice it was. Only downside is no ac in the room ans it was quite warm. But the windows openes (no screen) so it worked. Bathroom facilities were top notch.
1-night trip

10/10

It was my first hostel experience, and my only complaint is I did not know they had a laundry service until I left, I wish they advertised this somewhere, because I took the bus to do laundry. I also wish that they had fans for the room. Other than that the stay was perfect, and convenient
3-night trip

6/10

the location is not so good, it's dark and fewer people are around the building in the evening. It would be nice if there is a staff for 24 hours, because there is a guy who keep speaking phone for 30min at 10 pm. However, the breakfast is great, I will consider come back next time
1-night trip

6/10

Air condition, not at all! Should be incoming airsystem. It is e asy to drill hole to the out wall and assemle simple incoming air plowing preheating equipment. One good Mark is Mobair. Also outgoing air by pipe whitch goes throug every room. That equipment to the inside ceiling every room. These costs are reasonably. by ing. Pekka Zenger
3-night trip

6/10

It's just like a simple dorm room style facilities. Very basic. Considering the cost of living in Lusern, I should not expect too much. However, there were some camp activities for middle schoolers (?) going on on the day we stayed. Kids running around yelling knocking our room door for no reasons. There seemed no adults supervision until like 10 pm. And the kids upstairs kept on making loud noise. They finally quiet down like 11:30 pm. I am sure this only happen occasionally. I hope the administrators of this facility can look into this issue.
1-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

8/10

Easy parking and breakfast included
1-night trip

10/10

Comfortable facility
1-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

10/10

Great
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely staff
1-night trip

8/10

7-night trip