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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
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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9.4
Superb
160 reviews
Price from
US$139
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. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The staff were friendly and welcoming, the bed and room were great and the facilities were probably the best I’ve ever stayed in. So clean and of great standard. Nice atmosphere. Highly recommended. I’d stay again for sure.

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8.9
Fabulous
2,730 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. This hotel exceeded all my expectations! For a decent price you get an amazing breakfast, friendly personnel who lets you practice your German if you like, a perfect location for all activities and a room with what you need. I visited in September 2024, which was a calm, sunny and warm time of year. I will be back!

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8.4
Very good
250 reviews
Price from
US$144
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. 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
308 reviews

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. Great Stay! Awesome breakfast. Good location.

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8.5
Very good
557 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
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. Loved staying there, the food was amazing. We paid for dinner and it was so delicious after a long day of cycling.

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8.9
Fabulous
724 reviews
Price from
US$57
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. Great price, great location, and owner was super nice! Above and beyond my expectation.

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8.7
Fabulous
202 reviews

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