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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. The staff is really nice and everything is comfortable. The bed was great and the facilities are more than enough. VIEW IS AMAZING. Free & unlimited towels, prepared food(as long as you pay), easy check in/out, cool jacuzzi. If you are responsible and nice, this will make your switzerland dream place. A bit far from the town but it’s your choice to get the view, quiet neighbor and cool dudes.

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9.6
Exceptional
501 reviews
Price from
$60
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
Wonderful
160 reviews
Price from
$138
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. The property is very comfortable and make you feel in home, they would give you local food and is delicious. the rooms are simple but it is all you need, bathrooms are clean too. the personal are very kind and attentive

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9
Wonderful
727 reviews
Price from
$56
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Alprestaurant Stäldeli is set in Flühli, 48 km from Lion Monument and 48 km from KKL Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne. The property is non-smoking and is situated 47 km from Lucerne Station.

A buffet breakfast is available at the hostel. Great place! Clean, comfortable and very tasty. Highly recommend 🤩

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9
Wonderful
31 reviews
Price from
$135
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
Wonderful
58 reviews
Price from
$604
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. Well maintained hostel. Clean room, bathroom, and kitchen. 2 kitchens. Kitchen facilities were great enough for family. Environment was beautiful.

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8.9
Excellent
2,728 reviews
Price from
$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
$82
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
543 reviews
Price from
$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. 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!

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8.8
Excellent
308 reviews
Price from
$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. Clean, spacious, professional and a delight to stay at. Excellent breakfast and extra amenities.

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8.5
Very Good
566 reviews
Price from
$65
per night

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