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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. 3.7 km from Lion Monument and 4 km from KKL Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne, the property provides ski storage space, as well as a bar. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. This place is amazing! I am already planning my next Eurotrip and wanna include Luzern in my schedule again. The house is perfect, nice view, good furniture and the team is the best. Ray is the best host ever.

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9.6
Exceptional
497 reviews
Price from
US$45
per night

Located in Engelberg, Berglodge Ristis features a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides a ski pass sales point, as well as ski-to-door access and barbecue facilities. The property is non-smoking and is set 6.9 km from Titlis Rotair Cable Car.

The hostel offers a buffet or continental breakfast. It was so beautiful there and many things to do with kids.

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9.3
Superb
160 reviews
Price from
US$138
per night

Featuring a terrace, bar, ski-to-door access and free WiFi, Berghotel Bonistock is located in Frutt, 45 km from Lucerne Station and 46 km from Lion Monument. 46 km from KKL Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne and 46 km from Chapel Bridge, the hostel provides ski storage space. Guests can enjoy mountain views. Location. Friendly staff. Excellent food.

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9.2
Superb
58 reviews
Price from
US$601
per night

Backpackers Luzern offers accommodation in a quiet area on the shores of Lake Lucerne.

KKL Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne is 1.1 km from Backpackers Luzern, while Chapel Bridge is 1.3 km away. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 49 km from the property. This was my first European visit. This was my first hostel. Wow, I never need a hotel again. The room could not be more, Clean & and sheets, professionally cleaned & pressed I was greeted as I walked in. I was offed a towel, as it was raining. The courtesy was genuine & sincere.

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8.9
Fabulous
2,731 reviews
Price from
US$44
per night

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. The property is situated 36 km from KKL Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne, 36 km from Chapel Bridge and 37 km from Lion Monument. Private parking is available on site. Very friendly family that runs the hotel/hostel. Because it was still low season we got a free upgrade to a better room which is always a nice surprise. The room was very comfortable and the location is fantastic. There is also a lovely little common area where you can watch TV and enjoy a free selection of teas.

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8.4
Very good
250 reviews
Price from
US$143
per night

At the hostel, all rooms have a desk. With a shared bathroom fitted with a shower, rooms at Allegro Alpin Lodge also have free WiFi, while some rooms also offer a lake view. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe. Super nice surroundings, very nice hotel, excellent food/restaurant.

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8.1
Very good
541 reviews
Price from
US$58
per night

Located in Engelberg, 500 metres from the Titlis Rotair Cable Car, Engelberg Youth Hostel features a buffet restaurant and a summer terrace. A ski school and the European Walking Tours Office are reachable within a 2-minute walk. The hostel is located close to the Engelberg center. Everything is reachable by foot. The facilities were super clean. The dinner menu was very good value for Switzerland and breakfast had a large variety of food. I would definetely stay there again. Lockers are big enough, except for huge suitcases.

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8.8
Fabulous
309 reviews
Price from
US$69
per night

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. It serves a buffet breakfast and evening meals, and can arrange packed lunches. Gorgeous breakfast, very close to the lake !

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8.5
Very good
560 reviews
Price from
US$65
per night

Located right on the shore of the scenic Eugenisee Lake, Pension St. Jakob is 800 metres from the centre of Engelberg and a 5-minute walk from the Engelberg Cable Car. All rooms have a balcony overlooking the mountains, and free WiFi is available. Clean, pleasant room. Good breakfast in the restaurant opposite. The hotel reception is located in the hotel opposite Espen. If the reception is closed, use the emergency phone.

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8.2
Very good
371 reviews
Price from
US$83
per night

Set in Hospental and with Devils Bridge reachable within 4.1 km, Jugendherberge Hospental offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and organising tours for guests.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hospental, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Such a fun and lovely hostel. The owners are just the nicest people and gave us a proper "Swiss" experience - with a raclette one evening. Thanks for everything.

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8.9
Fabulous
727 reviews
Price from
US$56
per night

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