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Hostels In Lucerne

10 Hostels in Lucerne, Switzerland
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Young Backpackers Homestay
9.6Superb
(220)
Hostel- 1.65km from city centre
Special Hostel with a amazing view over the alps and the city, in a new renovated Villa up in the Hills o
Privates From
€38.52
Dorms From
€29.63
Barabas Luzern
9.2Superb
(211)
Hostel- 0.1km from city centre
Our hostel Barabas Luzern is the first jail hostel in Switzerland offering you dorms as well as private cells which allow you to have a restful sleep.
Privates From
€38.99
Dorms From
€41.59
Backpackers Lucerne
9.1Superb
(2541)
Hostel- 1.51km from city centre
LATEST CHECK IN 9 PM! for late check in - or early check out we do have a keybox. Lake Lucerne is just in front of our Hostel. All rooms have a balcony. Free kitchen facilities (shop close by). Free WLAN access, information boards, kiosk, bar, free table...
Privates From
€51.38
Dorms From
€47.71
Luzern Youth Hostel
8.1Fabulous
(1379)
Hostel- 1.11km from city centre
Stroll down the lakeside promenade, admire the splendid guild-houses in the fabulous old town, conquer the surrounding mountain peaks...
Privates From
€52.97
Dorms From
€44.66
Bellpark Hostel
7.9Very Good
(1110)
Hostel- 2.55km from city centre
Bellpark Hostel - Oriental breakfast and free internet/WiFi included! We are the perfect place for you to relax in our lounge, have fun in our games room or to start your outdoor adventures!
Privates From
€45.35
Dorms From
€34.29
Capsule Hotel Lucerne
7.9Very Good
(117)
Hostel- 0.3km from city centre
Capsule Hotel Lucerne The first capsule hotel of Switzerland is situated in an excellent location on t
No Privates Available
Dorms From
€53.98
Capsule Hostel - Chapter Lucerne
Hostel- 0.71km from city centre
Capsule Hotel Chapter Lucerne - Revolutionary in Switzerland and in the center of Lucerne. Only a few steps away from the famous Lion Monument and 400m from Lake Lucerne.
No Privates Available
Dorms From
€51.41
Hotel Alpha
9.4Superb
(407)
Hotel- 0.63km from city centre
The Alpha hotel is situated in a central and quiet location only 10 minutes? walk from the railway station and about 5 minutes from the old town of Luzern.
Privates From
€63.42
No Dorms Available
Tourist Hotel Lucerne
0.0
(885)
Hotel- 0.33km from city centre
A budget place to stay at the riverside with a beautiful view of the mountains. Our hotel is situated in...
Privates From
€66.02
No Dorms Available
Hotel Rothaus Lucerne
0.0
(2)
Hotel- 0.38km from city centre
The Hotel Rothaus Lucerne is centrally situated in a quiet side street at the edge of the old town of Lucerne offering Retro Swiss style accommodation.
Privates From
€61.08
No Dorms Available

About Lucerne

Postcard-worthy Lucerne is a city with a small-town ambience, sitting by a clear blue lake with a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. This Swiss destination has something for everyone, whether it's checking out medieval architecture in the Altstadt (Old Town), joining in with their regular lively cultural festivals, or setting off on treks to the nearby Pilatus and Rigi peaks. It's easy to fit Lucerne into a trip around Switzerland too – it's just 45 minutes from Zurich by train. 

There are plenty of quirky hostels in Lucerne to choose from. Try a night in the cells of a converted jailhouse, or stay in a 19th-century home decorated with period furniture. Look out for Lucerne hostels with kitchens so you can save cash by cooking, and free Wi-Fi for uploading shots of the detailed medieval frescoes on the Old Town buildings. Free breakfast is another way to make your Swiss francs go further – try a hostel in Lucerne serving Asian-style morning meals or Peruvian dinners for something different. 

Lucerne's traffic-free Old Town is an atmospheric neighbourhood packed with pastel-toned buildings on the bank of the River Reuss. Haldenstrasse sits by the water, perfect for sparkling views and a cosy countryside feel. Multicultural Baselstrasse, a former red light district, is an up-and-coming area popular with younger residents for its club scene. Calm Tribschen is a touch further along the lake, but thanks to the excellent public transport links you can be in the Old Town in 10 minutes. 

Lucerne's centre has several sights to tick off your list, including the iconic 14th-century Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge), decorated with local art and connecting to a fairytale stone water tower. The Lion Monument statue is a slice of Swiss history, carved into a rock face as an ode to the Swiss Guards killed in the French Revolution. Lake Lucerne is the place for epic vistas – just jump on one of the 100-year-old vintage paddle steamers for a cruise. 

As Lucerne is relatively small, most of its sights are within walking distance. Anything a little further out from the Old Town, like the Lion Monument, is easily reachable by bike or bus. If you're flying in to Switzerland, Zurich Airport is your destination – it's about an hour away in the car or by train. Just hop on a train for 15 minutes to the centre of Zurich and catch a 45-minute connection to Lucerne. For a fun way to see the city when you arrive, there's a cable car that'll whisk you up Mount Pilatus for awe-inspiring panoramas. 

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