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

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

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

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

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

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

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

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Young Backpackers Homestay, you'll be within walking distance of Chapel Bridge. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool and laundry facilities are available.

  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include locker space, a computer and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Messe Luzern and a few minutes from Museum Sammlung Rosengart

Young Backpackers Homestay ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
5.0 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Young Backpackers Homestay

Everyone (1)
5 out of 5
Very friendly owner and helpful staff

Posted by on 26 May 2024

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Property Features

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
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Luzern Sgv Station (3.8 km / 2.3 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Young Backpackers Homestay offers 30 accommodations with a hairdryer. 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 a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Bathrooms are shared
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Heating
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool and a sauna.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

This hostel caters to guests ages 18-40.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive key retrieval information.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Young Backpackers Homestay

Policies

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 on-site 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 on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

  • Restricted number of spaces per unit
  • Number of spaces per unit - 4
  • UnionPay
  • Front desk opens daily at 4:00 PM
  • Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM
  • Caters to adults only
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property mobile app recommended for guests
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • No lifts
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Debit cards

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.

Hotel Names

  • Young Backpackers Homestay Kriens
  • Young Backpackers Homestay Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

You should know

  • 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).
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.