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Young Backpackers Homestay

1.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with sauna and outdoor pool

Photo gallery for Young Backpackers Homestay

Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave
Living area
Front of property
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$241
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Explore the area

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12 Obere Dattenbergstrasse, Kriens, Lucerne, 6005
  • Place, Chateau Guetsch
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Chapel Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, KKL Lucerne
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Kriens hostel include Chapel Bridge and Swiss Transportation Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Chateau Guetsch - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Chapel Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Lucerne Town Hall - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • KKL Lucerne - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Swiss Transportation Museum - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Molini Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Koreana - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Café Tacuba - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Café Tacuba Eichwald - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Pizzeria Hofmatt - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Young Backpackers Homestay

Adults-only hostel with sauna and outdoor pool
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 on-site parking (max 4 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
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 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 1.00 per person, per night
    • A tourism fee is imposed by the city and collected at the property. The fee is CHF 0.65 for the first bedroom per night, and increases by CHF 0.65 per night for each additional bedroom.

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
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. 

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 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Young Backpackers Homestay on 2 Nov 2025 start from AU$227.88, 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. 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.

Reviews

Young Backpackers Homestay Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Bradley, Sylvan Lake

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Amazing views.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Nishank

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seraina

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