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Youth Hostel Luzern

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Chapel Bridge

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Reception
Meeting facility
BBQ/picnic area
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Youth Hostel Luzern, in Lucerne's heart, offers local cuisine for breakfast, a peaceful garden, and vibrant arcade. Borrow bikes to visit Chapel Bridge or relax with a library book. Free WiFi and newspapers in the lobby. Many appreciate its convenient location.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

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Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 20 bed male dorm)

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 20 bed female dorm)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple)

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Heating
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Lucerne is home to Youth Hostel Luzern. Swiss Transportation Museum and Bourbaki Panorama are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lucerne Ferry Terminal and Bioweingut Sitenrain. Natur-Museum and Richard Wagner Museum are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Sedelstrasse 12, Am Rotsee, Lucerne, 6004

What's nearby

  • Lion Monument - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lucerne Town Hall - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Chapel Bridge - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Chateau Guetsch - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • KKL Lucerne - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Luzern Sgv Station - 9 min drive
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Feingut Azzurro - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Feingut - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Felsenegg - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Alpineum Kaffehaus & Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dosa House Luzern - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Youth Hostel Luzern

Hostel near Chapel Bridge
At Youth Hostel Luzern, you can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and a library.
Other perks include:
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and a vending machine
  • Barbecue grills, newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • A billiards/pool table, a reception hall, and an elevator
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (CHF 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CHF 19.50; reservation required

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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 2.40 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: CHF 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Hosted evening meal: CHF 19.50

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The total amount of stay includes a Youth Hostel Membership per day.
Children younger than age 7 may not stay in dormitories. Children age 2 and younger are included in private rooms when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Youth Hostel Luzern Lucerne
Youth Luzern Lucerne
Youth Luzern
Jugendherberge Luzern Hotel Lucerne
Youth Hostel Luzern Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Youth Hostel Luzern Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Lucerne

Frequently asked questions

Is Youth Hostel Luzern pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Youth Hostel Luzern?

Self parking is available for CHF 10 per night.

What time is check-in at Youth Hostel Luzern?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Youth Hostel Luzern?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Youth Hostel Luzern located?

Situated in Lucerne, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Musegg Wall and Chapel Bridge. Lion Monument and Glacier Garden are also within 15 minutes. Lucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station) is 24 minutes by foot and Lucerne Station is 25 minutes.

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Reviews

Youth Hostel Luzern Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 195 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gersome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suk Yee Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast and good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay for three nights. Good location either walk from train station or take a bus. Nice breakfast also.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIRA

Liked: Amenities
Very nice and clean. breakfast very good for us: fruits, cereals, jams, cheeses, juses,very good bread.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhagwant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast option
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast included and it was great. Location is not centered but still great and easy-to-acess by bus
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great buffet style breakfast with exceptional options. It was clean and quiet after hours. It attracts more mature individuals and families. Best hostel I've stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene rina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No ac and we come august so it’s hot!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very hot! Couldn't sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Giselle

Liked: Staff & service
I thought the staff was nice and helpful.. the area is easy to get to and very pretty and safe....take number 19 bus..... but i could not stay there again for 2 reasons...1- the mattress was awful...my back was killing me, its very thin...i brought my own blanket to cover the pillowcase even though they give you clean sheets and im glad they did...2- the shower was soo small i could barely put my clothes on...ive stayed in many hostels and this was good for one night but the mattress was painful and im.glad it was just 1 night.. I was in a room with 4 other females
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Madan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No ac or fan . Room is very small it’s very expensive and no soap. Horrible experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christoph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The youth hostel is located very well and thats alteady the best thing. The rooms are very small, old and very run-down. The toilet and bathroom/shower are in the hallway. There is only one toilet and one shower for the entire hallway. The breakfast selection was very limited and nothing special. It's simply not enough for such a high price you pay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAVIER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice option to stay in!

Everything was nice, very clean and comfortable!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gaoming

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is small and quite dirty
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anuj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable accommodation in Lucerne, about 3 km from the city center. Around 10 minutes by bus plus a short walk, or a 30-minute walk to town. The visitor card and included breakfast were nice extras. Reception was open until 9 PM, and quiet hours were supposed to start at 10:30 PM, but unfortunately, guests were noisy and shouting throughout the night. Otherwise private room was good enough for 2 people. Lift is not available so carrying big bags can be a problem too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lucerne Youth hostel is Magic! TXXXXXX

Amazing hostel! Everything is the best - staff, bedding, spacious dorms, guests, breakfast & dining room, spot, free bus pass, chill areas - both inside & outside, space, plus more
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MOOSEUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very kind and it was so comfortable to stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luzern Youth Hostel was very clean, quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was really good as well. Best of all I had the room to myself, which was unexpected as it was a dormitory. If I could be guaranteed that I would stay in hostels always. The one downside is having to pay extra for a towel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

OLIVIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 2 nights. Easy to check in, room was clean. Was hostel-style, so not always the most quiet, but was not overly loud, quiet during quiet hours. Wifi was good, shared bathrooms were clean, and plentiful, did not have to wait to use bathroom or shower, there was enough for the demand. Included breakfast was delicious, included coffee and juice, big bonus! Did have a problem with accessing the front door after hours (key card wouldn’t let me in), and another guest had to let me in, but the front desk was quick to fix this in the morning once it was brought to their attention. Attentive, kind staff. Safe neighbourhood, walkable to downtown Luzern (with a large steep hill on the way to the hostel… would have to be able bodied enough for it), but also lots of public transport in the area. Would recommend, very professional. Would stay with them again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conrado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good, great for the price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

cuu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a safe area . Needs more lighting in the room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

First timer

This was my first hostel experience. Overall, it was fine but I had to get use to the small room with no frills and a shared bathroom. The experience turned out well overall and I would do one again. The biggest plus was the nice breakfast which saved us $. Getting to the hostel wasn't too bad. It was a 5 min. walk from the bus stop and 10 min. max. downtown from here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Danilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good place but hot during the heat season

It is a fair experience, given the cost of the hostel. It would be nicer though if they had considered putting a fan inside the rooms during heat seasons.
You’ll need 2Fr coin btw to use their storage locker but you’ll get it back anyway.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny

I really can’t recommend this hostel. There was 1 female shower and 1 toilet for 6 quadruple rooms. I had to wait to shower and wait for the toilet. Other than that, it wasn’t too bad.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for budget stay

Hostel is clean and but a bit far from bus stop to city center. The walk to bus stop with luggage or late night is not really pleasant. Hotels.com or hostel should also indicate the booking bed room is mixed or one gender so one is not surprised by another person opening the door late after 10pm.

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