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Youth Hostel Luzern

2.0 star property
Hostel in Lucerne with free breakfast and restaurant

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Reception
Lobby sitting area
Meeting facility
Front of property
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Sedelstrasse 12, Am Rotsee, Lucerne, 6004
  • Place, Lion Monument
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lucerne Town Hall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Chapel Bridge
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Bed In 6 Beds Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 4 Beds Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 20 Beds Male Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Twin Room with Shower and Toilet

  • Sleeps 2

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Bed In 20 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple)

Highlights

Heating
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Single Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Quadruple Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6

Standard Twin Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Lucerne

At Youth Hostel Luzern you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Musegg Wall and Lion Monument. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and free breakfast (local cuisine). .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a library. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Lucerne hostel include Glacier Garden and Loewenplatz.
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What's nearby

  • Lion Monument - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lucerne Town Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Chapel Bridge - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Side Promenade - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Chateau Guetsch - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpineum Kaffehaus & Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Feingut Azzurro - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Felsenegg - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Feingut - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Old Swiss House - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Youth Hostel Luzern

Hostel in Lucerne with free breakfast and restaurant
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 available (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Youth Hostel Luzern offers 45 accommodations. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (CHF 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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 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 all accommodation.

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.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Youth Hostel Luzern?

Youth Hostel Luzern offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Youth Hostel Luzern?

Yep, Youth Hostel Luzern has a self car park with in/out privileges for CHF 10 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Youth Hostel Luzern?

The closest beach to Youth Hostel Luzern is Seebad Eich (14.2 km).

Does Youth Hostel Luzern serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Youth Hostel Luzern?

No, Youth Hostel Luzern does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Youth Hostel Luzern?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Youth Hostel Luzern's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Youth Hostel Luzern?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Youth Hostel Luzern Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 199 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Staff & service

For some items 5 stars was an egregious understat.

Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Giselle

Liked: Staff & service
I thought the staff was nice and helpful.. the area is easy to get to and very pretty and safe....take number 19 bus..... but i could not stay there again for 2 reasons...1- the mattress was awful...my back was killing me, its very thin...i brought my own blanket to cover the pillowcase even though they give you clean sheets and im glad they did...2- the shower was soo small i could barely put my clothes on...ive stayed in many hostels and this was good for one night but the mattress was painful and im.glad it was just 1 night.. I was in a room with 4 other females
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIRA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very nice and clean. breakfast very good for us: fruits, cereals, jams, cheeses, juses,very good bread.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Short Review of the Hostel

The late check-in (after 9 PM) was confusing. For late check-in I was asked for my credit card and my passport data even though Hotels.com advises not to give that data. The Hostel was filled with loud kids and there were no towels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene rina

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No ac and we come august so it’s hot!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Madan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No ac or fan . Room is very small it’s very expensive and no soap. Horrible experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Gabrielle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gersome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhagwant

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast option
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angeline

ideal base for exploring luzern the bus stop is only 5 mins from the hostel very nice breakfast and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay for three nights. Good location either walk from train station or take a bus. Nice breakfast also.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suk Yee Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast and good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lucy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast included and it was great. Location is not centered but still great and easy-to-acess by bus
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gaoming

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is small and quite dirty
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

J R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

OLIVIA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 2 nights. Easy to check in, room was clean. Was hostel-style, so not always the most quiet, but was not overly loud, quiet during quiet hours. Wifi was good, shared bathrooms were clean, and plentiful, did not have to wait to use bathroom or shower, there was enough for the demand. Included breakfast was delicious, included coffee and juice, big bonus! Did have a problem with accessing the front door after hours (key card wouldn’t let me in), and another guest had to let me in, but the front desk was quick to fix this in the morning once it was brought to their attention. Attentive, kind staff. Safe neighbourhood, walkable to downtown Luzern (with a large steep hill on the way to the hostel… would have to be able bodied enough for it), but also lots of public transport in the area. Would recommend, very professional. Would stay with them again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great buffet style breakfast with exceptional options. It was clean and quiet after hours. It attracts more mature individuals and families. Best hostel I've stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nidhi

Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024