Youth Hostel Luzern

Youth Hostel Luzern is a Swiss Youth Hostel at Sedelstrasse 12, in the Sedel area north of the Altstadt. The hostel lies away from the busiest tourist streets, in a quieter setting, and is reached from the railway station by bus, so visitors should allow time for the ride when arriving with luggage. Once in the centre, the Altstadt, the Kapellbrücke and the lake piers are accessible by bus or a longer walk. Accommodation covers Dormitory Beds, Private Double Rooms and Family Rooms, which makes it one of the most flexible budget options in Luzern. Indicative rates run from about CHF 45 for a dormitory bed up to roughly CHF 190 for a private double room, depending on season and room type. Amenities listed are wifi, dormitory beds, private rooms and a restaurant, so breakfast and other meals can be taken on site, an advantage over bare-bones budget hotels. The hostel's guest rating of around 3.7 in the collected data points to a simple, functional stay. As part of the Swiss Youth Hostels network, the hostel suits solo travellers, backpackers, school groups, families and cyclists looking for the lowest prices in an expensive city, and the social atmosphere and shared spaces make it easy to meet other travellers. Family Rooms and private rooms mean it is not limited to young guests despite the name. The quieter northern location helps with sleep but means that evenings in the Altstadt need a bus ride back. Prices vary notably with season, and summer weekends and the Lucerne Festival fill dormitory beds quickly, so advance booking is wise. Guests may be asked to bring or rent bed linen depending on the hostel's policies, which should be confirmed in advance with the hostel.