Hostel
 Backpackers Luzern

Beachfront

Alpenquai 42, 6005 Luzern, Switzerland – Great location - show map

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8.6
Fabulous
1,172 reviews

You can use the kitchen area to prepare and eat meals. Very clean.

Vidmar Slovenia

the staff is excellent at property ,very friendly,amazing location

Ankush India

Spacious double rooms with balcony. They offer a free local day travel pass during your stay. Around 15 mins walk away from the train station and 5 mins away from Lake Lucerne. Plenty of shared bathrooms and toilets. We could check out early in morning by dropping the keys in the drop box. Two well equipped, shared kitchens with refrigerator, oven, cook tops and utensils. A perfect budget stay which saves you money on local travel (due to free day pass) and food (kitchen).

Gagan Switzerland

The hostel is located next to the lake, room with a lot of students and locals hangout, very nice local vibes. The shared bathroom is clean. Reception is extremely helpful and we're allowed for early checked in

Malaymui Netherlands

Comfortable, clean, beautiful decor, full kitchen available, Hostel facing the park / lake. And very attentive staff.

Sunnkell Portugal

Near to the Trainstation, Lake Luzern is 10 min walk....

Bilawal Germany

From the outside it does not look much but on the inside it is very nice, especially the shared areas (and there is plenty!) are cozy and inviting. Two kitchens and lots of places to eat your meal - both in and out. Staff responded to messages quickly and gave clear instructions about late check in. Also got good local tips from reception. I stayed in a 4 bed shared room and I was positively surprised by several things: A locker that can be locked with your room key, and a possibility to leave your device in the locker for charging, plus own balcony. Bed was nice and the room was big enough. There was many toilets and showers, that are actually private. Also the beautiful lake is literally outside the hostel. Lots to like! Would visit again.

Kiira Finland

Extremely well located (15 mins walk from Lucerne station - walk is very pleasant) or just a bus from the main station would take you to the accommodation. The room was really modern and well maintained. It was really nice with a balcony overlooking a beautiful park and the lake. The bathroom facilities were very clean too.

Sanchari United Kingdom

Great location next to park and lake, walking distance to the train station. Very clean, tastefully decorated. Modern facilities. Friendly staff and nice kitchen.

Doug Canada

The beds were very comfy and we really enjoyed sitting on the balcony of an evening.

Holly United Kingdom
8.6
Fabulous
1,172 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “You can use the kitchen area to prepare and eat meals. Very clean.”
    Vidmar Vidmar Slovenia Slovenia
  • “the staff is excellent at property ,very friendly,amazing location”
    Ankush Ankush India India
  • “Spacious double rooms with balcony. They offer a free local day travel pass during your stay. Around 15 mins walk away from the train station and 5 mins away from Lake Lucerne.”
    Gagan Gagan Switzerland Switzerland
  • “The hostel is located next to the lake, room with a lot of students and locals hangout, very nice local vibes. The shared bathroom is clean.”
    Malaymui Malaymui Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Comfortable, clean, beautiful decor, full kitchen available, Hostel facing the park / lake. And very attentive staff.”
    Sunnkell Sunnkell Portugal Portugal
  • “Near to the Trainstation, Lake Luzern is 10 min walk....”
    Bilawal Bilawal Germany Germany
  • “From the outside it does not look much but on the inside it is very nice, especially the shared areas (and there is plenty!) are cozy and inviting.”
    Kiira Kiira Finland Finland
  • “Extremely well located (15 mins walk from Lucerne station - walk is very pleasant) or just a bus from the main station would take you to the accommodation.”
    Sanchari Sanchari United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location next to park and lake, walking distance to the train station. Very clean, tastefully decorated. Modern facilities. Friendly staff and nice kitchen.”
    Doug Doug Canada Canada
  • “The beds were very comfy and we really enjoyed sitting on the balcony of an evening.”
    Holly Holly United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location8.5
  • Free WiFi8.6

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Backpackers Luzern offers accommodation in a quiet area on the shores of Lake Lucerne.

There is a shared kitchen and a common lounge area with a tabletop football table at the property.

KKL Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne is 0.7 miles from Backpackers Luzern, while Chapel Bridge is 0.8 miles away. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 30.4 miles from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Backpackers Luzern has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 8 Dec 2015.

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Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Beachfront
Lift

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8.6
Fabulous · 1,172 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location8.5
  • Free WiFi8.6

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  • Vidmar
    SloveniaSlovenia
    “You can use the kitchen area to prepare and eat meals. Very clean.”
  • Ankush
    IndiaIndia
    “the staff is excellent at property ,very friendly,amazing location”
  • Gagan
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    “Spacious double rooms with balcony. They offer a free local day travel pass during your stay. Around 15 mins walk away from the train station and 5 mins away from Lake Lucerne. Plenty of shared bathrooms and toilets. We could check out early in...”
  • Malaymui
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “The hostel is located next to the lake, room with a lot of students and locals hangout, very nice local vibes. The shared bathroom is clean. Reception is extremely helpful and we're allowed for early checked in”
  • Sunnkell
    PortugalPortugal
    “Comfortable, clean, beautiful decor, full kitchen available, Hostel facing the park / lake. And very attentive staff.”
  • Bilawal
    GermanyGermany
    “Near to the Trainstation, Lake Luzern is 10 min walk....”
  • Kiira
    FinlandFinland
    “From the outside it does not look much but on the inside it is very nice, especially the shared areas (and there is plenty!) are cozy and inviting. Two kitchens and lots of places to eat your meal - both in and out. Staff responded to messages...”
  • Sanchari
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Extremely well located (15 mins walk from Lucerne station - walk is very pleasant) or just a bus from the main station would take you to the accommodation. The room was really modern and well maintained. It was really nice with a balcony overlooking...”
  • Doug
    CanadaCanada
    “Great location next to park and lake, walking distance to the train station. Very clean, tastefully decorated. Modern facilities. Friendly staff and nice kitchen.”
  • Holly
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The beds were very comfy and we really enjoyed sitting on the balcony of an evening.”
Property questions and answers
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  • I'm coming through on the train in the morning, is it possible to store my pack somewhere until check in time please, so I can go sightseeing?
    No problem :) Best regards, Markus
    Answered on 29 January 2020
  • Hi! Is it possible to check in late, around midnight?
    Yes it is possible to check in around mightnight, we do have a keybox for late Arrival Guests plus early check out
    Answered on 6 July 2021
  • Does it include a free travel pass in Luzern?
    Our guests receive a guest-card from Lucerne, which is valid from the date of arrival up to and including the departure date. This card enables free wi-fi and public transport in the city as well as many discounts on mountain railways and museums.
    Answered on 26 July 2021
  • Hi! Is there parking available? Thank you, Ioanna
    Yes, parkings are available
    Answered on 24 May 2022
  • Hello, do you have a secure area to store a bike please? Many thanks
    Hi, yes we do have a secure area to store the bike.
    Answered on 7 September 2021

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Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Rosengart Collection Lucerne
    0.8 miles
  • Grand Casino Lucerne
    0.8 miles
  • Lido
    0.8 miles
  • Chapel Bridge
    0.8 miles
  • Jesuit Church
    0.9 miles
  • Swiss Museum of Transport
    0.9 miles
  • Franciscan Church
    0.9 miles
  • Hertenstein street
    0.9 miles
  • Musegg Wall
    1.1 miles
Top attractions
  • Lion Monument
    1.1 miles
Natural beauty
  • Lake Lake Lucerne
    0 miles
Public transport
  • Train Lucerne Station
    0.7 miles
Closest airports
  • Zurich Airport
    30.4 miles
  • Belp Airport
    39.6 miles
  • Basel Airport
    53.4 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Facilities of Backpackers Luzern

Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Beachfront
Lift
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Beach
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (drinks)
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
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Sustainable initiatives
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Check-in

17:00 - 21:00

Check-out

08:30 - 10:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 3 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 15 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

When booking more than 5 rooms or more than 5 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please inform Backpackers Luzern in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Backpackers Luzern

  • Backpackers Luzern offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • Check-in at Backpackers Luzern is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Backpackers Luzern is 0.9 miles from the centre of Luzern.

  • The prices at Backpackers Luzern may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Backpackers Luzern by:

    • Train 1h 10min