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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. Everything was perfect, I especially like the mountain view not far from the house

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9.6
Exceptional
500 reviews
Price from
US$75
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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9.3
Superb
161 reviews
Price from
US$138
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. Everything was great, the host was a very kind and nice person. Everything felt really friendly, the rooms very tidy and comfortable. Breakfast was also nice!

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9
Superb
731 reviews
Price from
US$57
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Alprestaurant Stäldeli is set in Flühli, 48 km from Lion Monument and 48 km from KKL Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne. The property is non-smoking and is situated 47 km from Lucerne Station.

A buffet breakfast is available at the hostel. Great place! Clean, comfortable and very tasty. Highly recommend 🤩

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9
Superb
30 reviews
Price from
US$135
per night

Featuring a terrace, bar, ski-to-door access and free WiFi, Berghotel Bonistock is located in Frutt, 45 km from Lucerne Station and 46 km from Lion Monument. 46 km from KKL Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne and 46 km from Chapel Bridge, the hostel provides ski storage space. Guests can enjoy mountain views. Location. Friendly staff. Excellent food.

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9.2
Superb
58 reviews
Price from
US$201
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. Nice staff, new bathroom facilities, very good kitchens with everything you need.

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8.9
Fabulous
2,725 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
248 reviews
Price from
US$82
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. Friendly! Great location surrounded by fields! Easy walk to town!

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8.1
Very good
542 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
306 reviews
Price from
US$62
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. very well located, close to everthing, sorrounded by a beautiful garden, the Room was very clean, the check in was very easy, the brekfast was included and it was very good and the staff was very nice...

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8.4
Very good
567 reviews
Price from
US$65
per night

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