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Young Backpackers Homestay

1.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with a sauna and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Interior
Front of property
Living area
Fridge, microwave
Young Backpackers Homestay offers a garden and outdoor pool for guests to enjoy. The lobby fireplace provides a cozy spot to gather, while the sauna offers relaxation after a day of exploring. Practical amenities include laundry facilities, self-parking, and express check-out.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Tomorrow

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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4-Person Shared Dormitory, Women only (18-40 years only) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

4-Person Shared Dormitory, Women only (18-40 years only)

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
3 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed (18-40 years only) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed (18-40 years only)

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
3 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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8-Person Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (18-40 years only) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

8-Person Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (18-40 years only)

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
3 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed (18-40 years only)

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed (18-40 years only) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed (18-40 years only)

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
3 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
12 Obere Dattenbergstrasse, Kriens, Lucerne, 6005

What's nearby

  • Chateau Guetsch - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Chapel Bridge - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Lucerne Town Hall - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • KKL Lucerne - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Swiss Transportation Museum - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hergiswil Station - 10 min drive
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Molini Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Made In Sud - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Café Tacuba Eichwald - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Indian Restaurant Luzern - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Thai Lanna - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Young Backpackers Homestay

Hostel near Chapel Bridge
You can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby at Young Backpackers Homestay. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a TV in the lobby, and a vending machine
  • A water dispenser and a computer station
Room features
All guestrooms at Young Backpackers Homestay offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • 3 bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (CHF 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces per unit)

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 detached shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This hostel caters to guests ages 18-40.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 1.00 per person, per night
    • A tourism fee is imposed by the city and collected at the property. The fee is CHF 0.65 for the first bedroom per night, and increases by CHF 0.65 per night for each additional bedroom.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: CHF 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Young Backpackers Homestay Kriens
Young Backpackers Homestay Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Young Backpackers Homestay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Young Backpackers Homestay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Young Backpackers Homestay?

Self parking is available for CHF 15 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Young Backpackers Homestay?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Young Backpackers Homestay?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Young Backpackers Homestay located?

Situated in Kriens, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gameorama, Chateau Guetsch, and Museum Luzern. Mill Bridge and Natur-Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Lucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station) is 26 minutes by foot and Lucerne Station is 26 minutes.

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Reviews

Young Backpackers Homestay Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Amazing views.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seraina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owner and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing hostel with amazing people. The host is fabulous. It is clean and super comfortable. I felt super safe and so welcome. I will be coming back for sure. Super amazing. 10/10. Will always recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nishank

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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