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Youth Hostel Luzern

2.0 star property
Hostel near Chapel Bridge in Lucerne

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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
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Lobby sitting area
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Sedelstrasse 12, Am Rotsee, Lucerne, 6004
  • Lion Monument
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • KKL Lucerne
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Chapel Bridge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple)

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Lucerne

In Lucerne .You'll find Musegg Wall and Lion Monument within a 15-minute walk of this Lucerne hostel. Glacier Garden and Bourbaki Panorama are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lion Monument - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • KKL Lucerne - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Chapel Bridge - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Chateau Guetsch - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Swiss Transportation Museum - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dosa House Luzern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪ALPINEUM Kaffeehaus Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Feingut - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria della Nonna - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Caravelle - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Youth Hostel Luzern

Hostel near Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Youth Hostel Luzern. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Lucerne hostel.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Youth Hostel Luzern offers 45 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

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

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • 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: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 1.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 2.40 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 2 stars.

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

How close is Youth Hostel Luzern to the airport?

Youth Hostel Luzern is 40.6 mi (60-min drive) away from the Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Youth Hostel Luzern?

As of Apr 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Youth Hostel Luzern on Apr 14, 2025 start from $128.51, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Youth Hostel Luzern have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Youth Hostel Luzern.

How close is Youth Hostel Luzern to the beach?

This hostel is 10.3 mi (13-min drive) from Seebad Eich.

Does Youth Hostel Luzern offer free breakfast?

Youth Hostel Luzern offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Youth Hostel Luzern?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Grand Casino Lucerne (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Youth Hostel Luzern?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Youth Hostel Luzern?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for CHF 10 per night.

Does Youth Hostel Luzern have a pool?

Youth Hostel Luzern does not have a pool.

Does Youth Hostel Luzern have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Youth Hostel Luzern have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Youth Hostel Luzern to downtown Lucerne?

Youth Hostel Luzern is 0.7 mi away from Lucerne.

Youth Hostel Luzern Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 162 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Grace

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

GINA

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Comfortable facility
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nidhi

Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

GINA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Maribel Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for 10 Nights
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Annika

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jauling

Traveled with family
It's just like a simple dorm room style facilities. Very basic. Considering the cost of living in Lusern, I should not expect too much. However, there were some camp activities for middle schoolers (?) going on on the day we stayed. Kids running around yelling knocking our room door for no reasons. There seemed no adults supervision until like 10 pm. And the kids upstairs kept on making loud noise. They finally quiet down like 11:30 pm. I am sure this only happen occasionally. I hope the administrators of this facility can look into this issue.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lucerne Hostel GREAT
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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

Qige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank, Cape Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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

8/10 Good

Carlito

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin, Islip Terrace

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my first hostel experience, and my only complaint is I did not know they had a laundry service until I left, I wish they advertised this somewhere, because I took the bus to do laundry. I also wish that they had fans for the room. Other than that the stay was perfect, and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin, Seattle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
After spending my youth going through hostels, i wasnt expecting much, since prices in switzerland are generally very high, but we were very pleasantly surprised by how nice it was. Only downside is no ac in the room ans it was quite warm. But the windows openes (no screen) so it worked. Bathroom facilities were top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sungmo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Shannon

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023