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Young Backpackers Homestay

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

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Outdoor pool
Front of property
Shared fridge, microwave
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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12 Obere Dattenbergstrasse, Kriens, Lucerne, 6005
  • Place, Chateau Guetsch
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Chapel Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lucerne Town Hall
    ‪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
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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
  • 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) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Kriens

Young Backpackers Homestay is located within a mile (2 km) of Gameorama and Chateau Guetsch. This 30-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and a computer station.
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What's nearby

  • Chateau Guetsch - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Jesuit Church - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • 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

Getting around

  • Hergiswil Station - 10 min drive
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Molini Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café Tacuba - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Koreana - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Pizzeria Hofmatt - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Café Tacuba Eichwald - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Young Backpackers Homestay

Adults-only hostel with a sauna and an outdoor pool
Young Backpackers Homestay offers an outdoor pool, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas. Self parking is available for CHF 15 per night. Front-desk staff can help with locker space, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Other amenities at this adults-only hostel include a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a computer station.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. 3 bathrooms are also available. Bathrooms are shared; change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool and a sauna.

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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

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 elevator

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
This hostel caters to guests ages 18-40.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests 18 and older are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Self parking fee: CHF 15 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • 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

Is a free cancellation option available at Young Backpackers Homestay?

Young Backpackers Homestay provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Nov 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Young Backpackers Homestay on Nov 30, 2025 start from $179.4, 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.

What's there to see within easy reach of Young Backpackers Homestay?

This hostel is located in Kriens within a short 20-minute walk of Gameorama. You'll also find Chapel Bridge and The Swiss Path within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Young Backpackers Homestay?

Yes, parking is offered for CHF 15 per night. Though parking is available on request, electric car charging is also available. You'll find a max of 4 spaces per unit.

Does Young Backpackers Homestay have a casino on the premises?

No, Young Backpackers Homestay doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Young Backpackers Homestay?

No, this hostel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Young Backpackers Homestay?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this adults-only hostel include a rainfall showerhead as well as an outdoor pool and a sauna.

Does Young Backpackers Homestay have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hostel.

Does Young Backpackers Homestay have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Young Backpackers Homestay doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Young Backpackers Homestay allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Young Backpackers Homestay.

Are there connecting rooms at Young Backpackers Homestay?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Are there rooms with balconies at Young Backpackers Homestay?

No, you won't find rooms with balconies at Young Backpackers Homestay.

Reviews

Young Backpackers Homestay Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

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

Traveled 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