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Located in Engelberg, Berglodge Ristis features a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides a ski pass sales point, as well as ski-to-door access and barbecue facilities. The property is non-smoking and is set 6.9 km from Titlis Rotair Cable Car.

The hostel offers a buffet or continental breakfast. It was so beautiful there and many things to do with kids.

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9.4
Superb
160 reviews
Price from
US$137
per night

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

KKL Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne is 1.1 km from Backpackers Luzern, while Chapel Bridge is 1.3 km away. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 49 km from the property. Staff was so nice and welcoming. great rooms and showers.

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8.9
Fabulous
2,697 reviews
Price from
US$44
per night

Featuring a shared lounge, Hostel Engelberg "mein Trail Hostel" is set in Engelberg in the Obwalden region, 1.3 km from Titlis Rotair Cable Car and 36 km from Lucerne Station. The property is situated 36 km from KKL Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne, 36 km from Chapel Bridge and 37 km from Lion Monument. Private parking is available on site. Very friendly family that runs the hotel/hostel. Because it was still low season we got a free upgrade to a better room which is always a nice surprise. The room was very comfortable and the location is fantastic. There is also a lovely little common area where you can watch TV and enjoy a free selection of teas.

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8.4
Very good
250 reviews
Price from
US$142
per night

At the hostel, all rooms have a desk. With a shared bathroom fitted with a shower, rooms at Allegro Alpin Lodge also have free WiFi, while some rooms also offer a lake view. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe. Friendly! Great location surrounded by fields! Easy walk to town!

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8.1
Very good
542 reviews
Price from
US$70
per night

Located in Engelberg, 500 metres from the Titlis Rotair Cable Car, Engelberg Youth Hostel features a buffet restaurant and a summer terrace. A ski school and the European Walking Tours Office are reachable within a 2-minute walk. The staff was very nice and available. Ski resort is not too far (10 mins by foot). Proper youth hostel!

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8.7
Fabulous
309 reviews
Price from
US$62
per night

Just a 2-minute walk from the shore of Lake Zug and 1 km from Zug Train Station, Youth Hostel Zug offers WiFi access in public areas. It serves a buffet breakfast and evening meals, and can arrange packed lunches. Hygiene and Speciality is Hospitality with Delicious Breakfast.

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8.4
Very good
540 reviews
Price from
US$65
per night

Located right on the shore of the scenic Eugenisee Lake, Pension St. Jakob is 800 metres from the centre of Engelberg and a 5-minute walk from the Engelberg Cable Car. All rooms have a balcony overlooking the mountains, and free WiFi is available. The room that was given was a Bigger room than the expected one. It was more spacious and comfortable. Me and my friends enjoyed the stay. The Location is near to the train station. The Breakfast was Excellent. Having stayed here before in 2017, I preferred to stay again. Special meal was cooked in 2017 on my Son's Birthday and on my request it was cooked again this time (It happened I was in Engelberg on same dates again)

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8.2
Very good
370 reviews
Price from
US$82
per night

Set in Hospental and with Devils Bridge reachable within 4.1 km, Jugendherberge Hospental offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and organising tours for guests.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hospental, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Such a fun and lovely hostel. The owners are just the nicest people and gave us a proper "Swiss" experience - with a raclette one evening. Thanks for everything.

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8.9
Fabulous
721 reviews
Price from
US$58
per night

Located in Wassen and with Devils Bridge reachable within 8.3 km, Gotthard Backpacker provides a garden, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is non-smoking and is situated 15 km from Source of the Rhine River - Lake Thoma. Great price, great location, and owner was super nice! Above and beyond my expectation.

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8.7
Fabulous
202 reviews

Hirschen Backpacker-Hotel & Pub features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Schwyz. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is allergy-free and is located 24 km from Einsiedeln Abbey. Check in was great. The rooms were very spacious. The beds very comfortable. Breakfast tasty! Thank you. Fridge and kitchen is a bonus!

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8.2
Very good
720 reviews
Price from
US$52
per night

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