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Youth Hostel Luzern

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Chapel Bridge

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In the heart of Lucerne, Youth Hostel Luzern offers a warm welcome with local cuisine for breakfast, a cozy garden, and a lively arcade. Take advantage of bike rentals to explore Chapel Bridge or unwind in the library. With free WiFi and newspapers in the lobby, guests have praised this youth hostel’s convenient location.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Self parking
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Arcade/game room
The current price is $152
$164 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24

Room options

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Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Sedelstrasse 12, Am Rotsee, Lucerne, 6004

What's nearby

  • Lion Monument - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lucerne Town Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Chapel Bridge - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Side Promenade - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Chateau Guetsch - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 60 min drive
  • Luzern Sgv Station - 9 min drive
  • Lucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station) - 24 min walk
  • Lucerne Station - 25 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Alpineum Kaffehaus & Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chäs Barmettler - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Feingut - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Feingut Azzurro - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Youth Hostel Luzern

Youth Hostel Luzern puts you within a 10-minute drive of Chapel Bridge and Swiss Transportation Museum. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 45 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (CHF 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge (reservations required)
  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Arcade/game room
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.40 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal costs CHF 19.50

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Self parking costs CHF 10 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
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.

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

Does Youth Hostel Luzern offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Youth Hostel Luzern does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Youth Hostel Luzern?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge 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.

Is parking offered on site at Youth Hostel Luzern?

Yes. Self parking costs CHF 10 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Youth Hostel Luzern?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Youth Hostel Luzern?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Lucerne (3-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Youth Hostel Luzern and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Youth Hostel Luzern?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Youth Hostel Luzern like?

Youth Hostel Luzern is a short 15-minute walk from Lion Monument and 15 minutes' walk from Glacier Garden.

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Reviews

Youth Hostel Luzern Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was great, included, and offered a variety of options. (14 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

ideal base for exploring luzern the bus stop is only 5 mins from the hostel very nice breakfast and staff
Angeline, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice stay for three nights. Good location either walk from train station or take a bus. Nice breakfast also.
John, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast included and it was great. Location is not centered but still great and easy-to-acess by bus
Mona, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice option to stay in!

Everything was nice, very clean and comfortable!!!
JAVIER, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and clean. breakfast very good for us: fruits, cereals, jams, cheeses, juses,very good bread.
MIRA, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Crystal May, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Cathleen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff is very kind and it was so comfortable to stay :)
MOOSEUNG, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice staff, good WiFi , parking per day 10chf, breakfast is good,bring your own towel, 3 chf per rent,the room was clean but depends also with your room mate
Geronimo, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable facility
GINA, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff
GINA, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

It is a safe area . Needs more lighting in the room
cuu, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
Christoph, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Anuj, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was well-run and the staff were all welcoming and hospitable. The shared bathrooms and showers were in great shape and always clean. Our only “complaint” was really just a suggestion: air hand dryers in the bathrooms instead of paper towels. The paper towels were above average in quality and we appreciated that, but we felt hand dryers might be more ecological. Overall, a great value for the money and well organized.
Frank, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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
Giselle, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Family holiday

Booked on a Quad Room with the 2-bunk beds, shared T&B on Aug 16-19,2023. Just very warm on summer days thus we opened the windows while on beds just to get fresh air. Around 8mins walk to local bus stop, 8-10mins going to the Centre. Breakfast included and good enough to start your day. You have to pay extra for towel at €3.00 each however linens are free. Warm Receptions a plus yet up to 7pm only.
Carlito, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice personel and amenities

We travelled as a family, two adults a 2 year old and a dog. The room was simple, with two separate beds but enough space to have also a luggage. The breakfast was included and it was pretty standar, but always nice to have. Personel was extremely nice, above all with my daughter. I loved the common rooms, there was one with sofas and books/toys and it was super convenient as there was a storm outside and we needed to have some entertainment. The only issue we had, but was expected, was the other guests. We go to bed pretty early (9 pm) and there was a group of teenagers that thought it was a good idea to run up and down the stairs and scream to each other. They eventually stopped around 11 pm. So bring some earplugs if you are a light sleeper (like me, my husband and daughter were snoring regardless).
Francesca, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
OLIVIA, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good place to stay
Gersome, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice breakfast and good location
Suk Yee Rachel, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good breakfast option
Bhagwant, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Easy parking and breakfast included
Grace, 1-night trip