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Young Backpackers Homestay

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Living area
Front of property
Fridge, microwave
Interior
Front of property

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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8-Person Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (18-40 years only) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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4-Person Shared Dormitory, Women only (18-40 years only) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed (18-40 years only) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed (18-40 years only) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Young Backpackers Homestay

Along with an outdoor pool, this hostel has a sauna and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a fridge in a common area and laundry facilities are on-site. Bathrooms are shared and change of towels is available on request.
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.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool and a sauna.
During your stay at Young Backpackers Homestay, you'll be within walking distance of Chapel Bridge. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include locker space, a computer and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna
  • 5 minutes by car from Chapel Bridge and 9 minutes from Swiss Transportation Museum
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.

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 number of on-site self parking 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

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

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 at the property

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 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive key retrieval information.

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

Young Backpackers Homestay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ni Ni Win

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adarsh

Had a great experience there, the views are incredible , everyone was so nice &
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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