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Youth Hostel Luzern

Property class: 2

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An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging paper lanterns.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a blue sofa, and a potted plant.
A conference room with long tables and chairs, large windows, and paper lanterns.
A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and a sign indicating a youth hostel.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $143
$132 nightly
$143 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13

Explore the area

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Sedelstrasse 12, Am Rotsee, Lucerne, 6004
  • Place, Lion Monument
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lucerne Town Hall
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Chapel Bridge
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

A small, narrow room with two single beds, a wooden table, and a window with a view of trees.

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A small, narrow room with two single beds, a wooden table, and a window with a view of trees.

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom

A small, narrow room with two single beds, a wooden table, and a window with a view of trees.

Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a small table.

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window, and a door.

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple)

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a small table.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window, and a door.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 20 bed male dorm)

A dormitory with bunk beds arranged in rows, wooden floors, and a central light fixture.

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

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 20 bed female dorm)

A dormitory with bunk beds arranged in rows, wooden floors, and a central light fixture.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lucerne

With a stay at Youth Hostel Luzern in Lucerne, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. .This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Spiegellabyrinth and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Loewenplatz.
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What's nearby

  • Lion Monument - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lucerne Town Hall - 18 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lake Side Promenade - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Chapel Bridge - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • KKL Lucerne - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpineum Kaffehaus & Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Heini Conditorei - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Max Chocolatier - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Old Swiss House - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Youth Hostel Luzern

Youth Hostel Luzern offers 45 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 45 guestrooms. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and barbecue grills.
At Youth Hostel Luzern, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).
Youth Hostel Luzern has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

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

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets 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 allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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.

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

Youth Hostel Luzern Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 223 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very satisfied experience and very comfortable stay in the city
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was amazing! So helpful and answered all my queries. Location was super convenient to downtown Lucerne and the train station. Comfortable beds. Great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a four bunk room (2 adults and 2 children aged 7 and 10) … room was small (compared to the Schaan Vaduz hostel) but was perfectly adequate for us. Table tennis was a hit! Great location, close to a bus stop with free travel. Great breakfast. Would definitely recommend and stay again if we’re in Lucerne.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to have a nice breakfast and also have access to the transport ticket. Aircon would have been nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room had moldy smell, common bathrooms were clean, staffs were well trained and courteous. Breakfast items were fresh and hardy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice option to stay in!

Everything was nice, very clean and comfortable!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Staff who served breakfast did their best helping guests with their needs. The room we had is musty. The bathroom close to our room is not properly maintained. Its smells urine and even penetrate our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
poor staff behaviour with no self control of having school children being noisy outside hours
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay with wholesome full breakfast . Very good service .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, good WiFi , parking per day 10chf, breakfast is good,bring your own towel, 3 chf per rent,the room was clean but depends also with your room mate
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Comfortable facility
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was dated but clean and maintained. Breakfast was excellent. They should have combined the toilet and bathroom facilities. The rooms were very small. Lots of stairs too. I love the fact locks are provided for lockers in Switzerland. No fans but the windows open wide. The hostels need to ban smoking in all areas inside and out. The smoke floated in. Please! It is 2026. Smoking is outdated. The hostel is short walk from the bus to town. No stores close by.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026