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Young Backpackers Homestay

1.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this adults-only Kriens hostel

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Outdoor pool
Living area
Front of property
Living area
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
12 Obere Dattenbergstrasse, Kriens, Lucerne, 6005
  • Mill Bridge
    5 min drive
  • Jesuit Church
    5 min drive
  • Chateau Guetsch
    8 min drive
  • Emmen Air Base (EML)
    22 min drive

Room options

View all photos for 4-Person Shared Dormitory, Women only (18-40 years only)

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

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

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 8-Person Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (18-40 years only)

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

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

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Kriens

In Kriens .You'll find Chateau Guetsch and Historisches Museum within 2 miles (3 km) of this hostel. Mill Bridge and Natur-Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • KKL Lucerne - 5 min drive
  • Chapel Bridge - 5 min drive
  • Lucerne Town Hall - 7 min drive
  • Lion Monument - 7 min drive
  • Chateau Guetsch - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Spatz - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Da Marcello - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Hofmatt - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Südpol Luzern - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Café Beck Koch - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Young Backpackers Homestay

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this adults-only Kriens hostel
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.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
Young Backpackers Homestay offers 30 accommodations with hair dryers. 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 showers with rainfall showerheads, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, German

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

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (CHF 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces per unit)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

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

  • 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.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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
    • A tourism fee is imposed by the city and collected at the property. The fee is CHF 0.65 for the first bedroom per night, and increases by CHF 0.65 per night for each additional bedroom.

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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. 2 out of 2 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews" "
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nishank

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024