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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 very unique, you feel like home away from home, friendly people, very nice house, amazing landscapes made the perfect stay... thank you !!!

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9.6
Exceptional
498 reviews
Price from
US$52
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. We cannot believe how wonderful this lodge is. Especially for families. The staff were all truly lovely. Exceptionally clean lodge awesome food.

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9.3
Superb
159 reviews
Price from
US$137
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$596
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. Nice staff, new bathroom facilities, very good kitchens with everything you need.

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8.9
Fabulous
2,729 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$142
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. Great affordable hotel for Switzerland.Great for the budget travelers.

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8.1
Very good
542 reviews
Price from
US$57
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. For a fair price, you're going to get amazing location, delicious breakfast and super friendly and helpful staff. Everything was great!

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8.8
Fabulous
308 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. Very kind people. Eager to help even with things they didn't have to! Thank you very much. Very nice infrastructure and facilities. Would eagerly stay again.

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8.5
Very good
561 reviews
Price from
US$64
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. The room that was given was a Bigger room than the expected one. It was more spacious and comfortable. Me and my friends enjoyed the stay. The Location is near to the train station. The Breakfast was Excellent. Having stayed here before in 2017, I preferred to stay again. Special meal was cooked in 2017 on my Son's Birthday and on my request it was cooked again this time (It happened I was in Engelberg on same dates again)

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8.2
Very good
371 reviews
Price from
US$82
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. I am from NYC and travel around the world. This owner runs the Hospental like the Paris Ritz Carlton. Everything was perfect, clean, and the people are incredibly hospitable. Breakfast is included and they make a home made dinner for a small fee. 5 Stars.

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8.9
Fabulous
728 reviews
Price from
US$56
per night

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