10/10 Excellent
Kyla
Apr 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kyla
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Young Backpackers Homestay
1.0 star property
Adults-only hostel near Chapel Bridge
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Business services
Explore the area
12 Obere Dattenbergstrasse, Kriens, Lucerne, 6005
- Chateau Guetsch19 min walk
- Chapel Bridge3 min drive
- KKL Lucerne3 min drive
Room options
View all photos for 4-Person Shared Dormitory, Women only (18-40 years only)
4-Person Shared Dormitory, Women only (18-40 years only)
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed (18-40 years only)
Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed (18-40 years only)
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for 8-Person Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (18-40 years only)
8-Person Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (18-40 years only)
- 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 (18-40 years only)
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
About the neighborhood
Kriens
In Kriens .You'll find Chateau Guetsch and Historisches Museum within 2 miles (3 km) of this hostel. Mill Bridge and Natur-Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
- Chateau Guetsch - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
- Chapel Bridge - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
- Lucerne Town Hall - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
- KKL Lucerne - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
- Swiss Transportation Museum - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
Getting around
- Hergiswil Station - 10 min drive
- Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 69 min drive
Restaurants
- Hotel Spatz - 13 min walk
- Da Marcello - 15 min walk
- Restaurant Hofmatt - 16 min walk
- Südpol Luzern - 17 min walk
- Café Beck Koch - 8 min walk
About this property
Young Backpackers Homestay
Adults-only hostel near Chapel Bridge
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
- Refrigerator in a common area
- Water dispenser
- Lockers available
Young Backpackers Homestay offers 30 accommodations with hair dryers. 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 showers with rainfall showerheads, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Languages
English, German
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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 transportation
- Electric car charging station on site
- Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
- Onsite parking available only on request
- Self parking on site (CHF 15 per night)
- Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces per unit)
Things to do
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- TV in common areas
Accessibility
- No elevator
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.
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 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 onsite 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.
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 onsite 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
How close is Young Backpackers Homestay to the airport?
Young Backpackers Homestay is 43.4 mi (69-min drive) away from the Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Young Backpackers Homestay?
As of Jun 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Young Backpackers Homestay on Jun 12, 2025 start from $283.17, 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 Young Backpackers Homestay have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at Young Backpackers Homestay.
How close is Young Backpackers Homestay to the beach?
This hostel is 12.3 mi (25-min drive) from Seebad Eich.
Does Young Backpackers Homestay offer free breakfast?
Young Backpackers Homestay does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Young Backpackers Homestay?
No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Grand Casino Lucerne (6-min drive) is nearby.
What time is check-in at Young Backpackers Homestay?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Young Backpackers Homestay?
Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for CHF 15 per night.
Does Young Backpackers Homestay have a pool?
Young Backpackers Homestay features an outdoor pool.
Does Young Backpackers Homestay have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this hostel.
How close is Young Backpackers Homestay to downtown Kriens?
Young Backpackers Homestay is 0.8 mi away from Kriens.
Young Backpackers Homestay Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Nishank
Sep 21, 2024
Nishank
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024