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Young Backpackers Homestay

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

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Photo gallery for Young Backpackers Homestay

Outdoor pool
Living area
Fridge, microwave
Interior
Front of property

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is S$300
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul

Room options

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
12 Obere Dattenbergstrasse, Kriens, Lucerne, 6005

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 - 2.4 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

  • ‪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

Hostel near Chapel Bridge
You can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception at Young Backpackers Homestay. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a computer station and a TV in reception
  • A water dispenser and a vending machine
Room features
All guest rooms at Young Backpackers Homestay have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with rainfall showers and hairdryers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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 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

  • Detached shared bathroom
  • 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

No pets or service animals allowed

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 at the property

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

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: CHF 15 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply
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

Does Young Backpackers Homestay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 5 Jul, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Young Backpackers Homestay on 7 Jul, 2025 start from S$299.91, 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 Young Backpackers Homestay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Young Backpackers Homestay?

Self-parking is available for CHF 15 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Young Backpackers Homestay?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Young Backpackers Homestay?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Young Backpackers Homestay located?

Situated in Kriens, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Chateau Guetsch, Historisches Museum and Mill Bridge. Natur-Museum and Franciscan Church are also within 1 mile (2 km). Lucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station) is 26 minutes by foot and Lucerne Station is 26 minutes.

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Young Backpackers Homestay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very friendly owner and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024