Lucerne Youth Hostel (Jugendherberge Luzern)

The hostel

Lucerne Youth Hostel belongs to the Swiss Youth Hostels network and is run directly by its association. It is in the north of the city, on the Sedelstrasse, next to the Rotsee nature reserve. It is not in the old town: it is the place to spend little and sleep peacefully, with green space all around. Instead of stars it carries the "Hostel" label from HotellerieSuisse, which requires 54 criteria of safety, condition and maintenance. It is open all year.

Rooms

There are double or twin rooms, rooms of 4 to 6 beds and multi-bed dormitories. Bed linen is included. Four rooms are barrier-free accessible: three doubles with washbasin and one six-bed room, although not every bed in each room is. It is a good option for families who want a room of their own without paying for a city-centre hotel, and for groups of friends.

Eating and relaxing

The buffet breakfast, from 7:00 to 9:30, is included in the price. The hostel has a restaurant, a lounge, a kiosk and a small area with a microwave and kettle. Outside there is a terrace with benches and equipment for table tennis, football or badminton, which teenagers appreciate after a day of museums. As a guest you receive Lucerne's Visitor Card, with benefits for people staying in the city.

Getting there

Take bus 19 to the Luzern Urnerhof stop. From the Spitalstrasse continue along the Friedentalstrasse and, at the junction, turn right along the Sedelstrasse to the hostel. You return to the centre and the station on the same bus.

What it does not publish

The listing gives no check-in and check-out times and no prices for Lucerne: you see them when you book. The network's winter offers, such as a night with breakfast at CHF 45 in some cities, change every season.