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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. Perfect. Very clean. The view is great. The host is very friendly. Quiet location.

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9.6
Exceptional
494 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. 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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9.4
Superb
160 reviews
Price from
US$138
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. I liked everything,right from the location,close to lake luzerne right infront of it,then the receptionist was helpful and welcoming,the place was clean,the rooms were great! I loveedd my stay!so worth it

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8.9
Fabulous
2,720 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. Great affordable hotel for Switzerland.Great for the budget travelers.

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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. Great location close to Titlis gondola. Hostel itself has parking, games/table tennis/outside area/balcony. Clean beds and washrooms, quiet in summer but well setup with breakfast and optional dinner. Really enjoyed my stay.

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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. Really relaxed hostel with a lovely feel. Breakfast was very good in a lovely setting. Facilities were clean.

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8.5
Very good
554 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. Grey spot got moved to Espen! Was lovely! Ppl were very nice!!

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8.2
Very good
370 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. First of all, Id like to say thanks to the host (I didnt even ask his name, stupid me), him and his wife (I guess) were super friendly, they make AMAZING dinner which is the best for cyclists after a long day in the saddle. The place is great, there’s many mountain passes close any way you go. It was just outstanding. I hope to come back next year!

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8.9
Fabulous
722 reviews
Price from
US$59
per night

Located in Wassen and with Devils Bridge reachable within 8.3 km, Gotthard Backpacker provides a garden, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is non-smoking and is situated 15 km from Source of the Rhine River - Lake Thoma. The place was set in such a calm area, we had a great nights sleep! Throughout very clean, tidy and comfortable, all services accessible. The host was very kind and accommodating, even when we arrived 2 hours late due to a traffic accident en route. A very approachable individual. We would gladly stay again.

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8.7
Fabulous
202 reviews

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