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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 view from the living room is breath taking! The staff is super friendly and helpful. It didn't feel like a hostel at all, more like a premium villa friends get together type of stay 😀

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9.6
Exceptional
493 reviews
Price from
US$53
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. Our meals were delicious and the chef took Into account for 2 of our children’s food allergies. The location and views were amazing. Our children (ages 4,9 and 11) all loved the playgrounds and treasure hunt hike up the mountain. This was a very family friendly lodge and we hope to visit again! Everyone who works here is friendly and compassionate.

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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. The accommodations and the attention was amazing

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8.9
Fabulous
2,716 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
540 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. The hostel is located close to the Engelberg center. Everything is reachable by foot. The facilities were super clean. The dinner menu was very good value for Switzerland and breakfast had a large variety of food. I would definetely stay there again. Lockers are big enough, except for huge suitcases.

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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. Clean, spacious, professional and a delight to stay at. Excellent breakfast and extra amenities.

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8.5
Very good
549 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. Such a fun and lovely hostel. The owners are just the nicest people and gave us a proper "Swiss" experience - with a raclette one evening. Thanks for everything.

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8.9
Fabulous
721 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. 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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