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Young Backpackers Homestay

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A modern living room with a chessboard, a leather sofa, a chair, and a view of mountains through large windows.
A modern two-story house with a large glass balcony, a well-maintained garden, and a view of a lake and mountains in the background.
A modern living room with a fireplace, black leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a chessboard.
A modern house with a patio, outdoor seating, and a view of a town and mountains.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a toaster, and a clock displaying 13:07.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$321
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

Explore the area

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12 Obere Dattenbergstrasse, Kriens, Lucerne, 6005
  • Place, Chateau Guetsch
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Lucerne Town Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Chapel Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 8-Person Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (18-40 years only)

A dormitory room with four single beds, a grey chair, and a coat rack.

8-Person Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (18-40 years only)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 4-Person Shared Dormitory, Women only (18-40 years only)

A room with three beds, a wooden floor, a desk, and a lamp.

4-Person Shared Dormitory, Women only (18-40 years only)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed (18-40 years only)

A small, single-bed room with a window, wooden flooring, and a ceiling light fixture.

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed (18-40 years only)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed (18-40 years only)

A bedroom with a bed, a view of mountains, and a white wall.

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed (18-40 years only)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Kriens

At Young Backpackers Homestay you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Gameorama and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Chateau Guetsch. Highlights at this hostel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a computer station. Added amenities include a sauna, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Near this Kriens hostel, you'll find Chapel Bridge.
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What's nearby

  • Chateau Guetsch - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Jesuit Church - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lucerne Town Hall - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Chapel Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • KKL Lucerne - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Hergiswil Station - 10 min drive
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Anker - ‬19 min walk
  • Thai Garden
  • Penthouse
  • Two Hands Coffeehouse
  • Gourmindia

About this property

Young Backpackers Homestay

Young Backpackers Homestay offers its guests an outdoor pool and a sauna. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Young Backpackers Homestay also features a vending machine, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kriens hostel.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
Young Backpackers Homestay offers 30 accommodations with a hairdryer. This Kriens hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (CHF 15 per night)
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 detached shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This hostel caters to guests ages 18-40.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Young Backpackers Homestay

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.

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 2.40 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

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 15 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Young Backpackers Homestay Kriens
Young Backpackers Homestay Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Young Backpackers Homestay?

Young Backpackers Homestay offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Young Backpackers Homestay?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Young Backpackers Homestay on 23 Aug 2026 start from AU$321, including 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.

Is parking available at Young Backpackers Homestay?

Yep, Young Backpackers Homestay has a self car park for CHF 15 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited (max 4 spaces per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Young Backpackers Homestay?

The closest beach to Young Backpackers Homestay is Seebad Eich (15.5 km).

Does Young Backpackers Homestay have a pool?

Young Backpackers Homestay has an outdoor pool.

Is Young Backpackers Homestay family-friendly?

No, Young Backpackers Homestay is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Young Backpackers Homestay?

No, Young Backpackers Homestay does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Young Backpackers Homestay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Young Backpackers Homestay?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Young Backpackers Homestay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel , clean , organized, good vibes , kind host, amazing views .
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adarsh

Had a great experience there, the views are incredible , everyone was so nice &
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shonn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is amazing, they do a great job of making sure everyone feels welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Amazing views.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Seraina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owner and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing hostel with amazing people. The host is fabulous. It is clean and super comfortable. I felt super safe and so welcome. I will be coming back for sure. Super amazing. 10/10. Will always recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ni Ni Win

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nishank

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024