About

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 soccer and table tennis, internet station, laundry service, books and games are waiting for you.
All toilets and showers (single showers) are communal.

9 rooms with 4 beds and 19 rooms with 2 beds, 2 rooms with 3 beds. A cosy place for individual travellers, families, small groups and.... for you!

Trade register number: CHE-105.898.444

House Rules

Check In

17:00 - 21:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
  • No children
  • Credit Cards Not Accepted
  • No curfew
  • No pets
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Internet access
  • Book Exchange
  • Board Games
  • Self-Catering Facilities
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Reviews

9.5Superb(2719)
  • Value for Money
    9.3
  • Security
    9.8
  • Atmosphere
    9.0
  • Cleanliness
    9.9
  • Staff
    9.8
  • Location
    9.3
  • Facilities
    9.5
Summary of traveller reviews

Backpackers Lucerne offers a fantastic stay with its exceptionally clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and a prime location by the lake. Rooms are comfortable, and many feature balconies. While it's a pleasant walk to the city centre, some guests note the check-in time of 5 PM can be inconvenient.

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Stayed in Oct 2026
10
M
Marian
Mixed Group, 41+, Scotland
Possibly the best hostel I've ever stayed in! Loved the atmosphere, very friendly, welcoming and helpful staff. Everything was spotlessly clean with great kitchens and social spaces. Stayed with kids aged 9 and 11 and it was perfect.
Stayed in Oct 2026
9.4
M
Michael
Male, 41+, England
As lovely, clean hostel 15 minute’s walk from the railway station. Two well-equipped kitchens and very efficient staff. Just 150m from a lovely beach by Lake Lucerne. We loved our stay!
Stayed in Sept 2026
9.1
J
James
Male, 25-30, England
Overall I really enjoyed my stay here. The staff were helpful when I arrived. I stayed in a four bed dorm and it felt private and tucked away, but it did get a bit stuffy in the night. The kitchen is small but this is more than made up for the fact that it is very clean and there is a lot of pans / cutlery to use. I didn’t find the hostel to be particularly social and it seemed more family oriented (including a screaming baby at points which did put me off a bit).
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Location

Alpenquai 42, Lucerne, Switzerland
1.5km from city centre