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Youth Hostel Basel

1.5 star property
Hostel in Basel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

Photo gallery for Youth Hostel Basel

Desk, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Exterior
View from property
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$299
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Maja Sacher-Platz 10, Basel, 4052
  • Basel Art Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Basler Muenster
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Congress Center Basel
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom | Bathroom amenities

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

Desk, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
In-room safe
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)

Desk, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
In-room safe
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Desk, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Desk, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
In-room safe
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

Desk, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple)

Desk, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
In-room safe
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Desk, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Basel

At Youth Hostel Basel you'll be within steps of Museum for Contemporary Art and Basel Paper Mill. Highlights at this hostel include free self-service breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Basel City Centre hostel include Rhine and Caricature and Cartoon Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Basel Art Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basler Muenster - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Marktplatz - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Congress Center Basel - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • St. Jakobshalle - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Basel SBB Station - 17 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Jetzer - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Flanagan's Irish Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kulturbeiz 113 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Brauerei - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kebap Point - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Youth Hostel Basel

Hostel in Basel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Youth Hostel Basel.

This Basel hostel is smoke free.

  • 66 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Youth Hostel Basel offers 66 accommodations. Bathrooms include a shower. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CHF 19.50; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

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.

  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 20
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.0 per night
  • Hosted evening meal: CHF 19.50

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 1 star Superior.

Property is also known as

Youth Basel
Jugendherberge Sjh Basel Hotel
Youth Hostel Basel Basel
Youth Hostel Basel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Youth Hostel Basel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Basel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Youth Hostel Basel?

Youth Hostel Basel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Youth Hostel Basel?

As of 21 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Youth Hostel Basel on 24 Mar 2025 start from NZ$282.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Youth Hostel Basel?

The closest beach to Youth Hostel Basel is Plage de Huningue (4.2 km).

Is Youth Hostel Basel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Youth Hostel Basel is a hit with families.

Does Youth Hostel Basel serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary self-service breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Youth Hostel Basel?

No, Youth Hostel Basel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Youth Hostel Basel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Youth Hostel Basel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Youth Hostel Basel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 106 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

helmut und evi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
architecture Location Noise in corridors -
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mohamad Aref

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
It was okay, some issue with internet, paid far too much for this type hotel room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really Nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money, very nice building
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend. Great location, very clean
Location was great. Right near the river. 20min walk to train station. Staff was really nice. Hostel was very clean. The rooms were big enough and very clean as well. Breakfast was very good. Only annoying thing is that you have to pay for a towel. But overall one of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bien

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

MAISNAM

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances M

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keehyun

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The building is quiet and unique.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice stay
A nice stay at a clean, quiet, affordable hostel in the city center. Close to the tourist attractions. A nice breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Modern hostel in quiet part of town
Stayed here for one night in September in a private en suite room. The hostel is modern, clean and comfortable. It's located in a quiet part of Basel 10-15 mins walk from both the old town and Kleinbasel. No complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

KAMOL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Amenities
Simple one, but everything is fine. No fancy, no more cost, good for backpackers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, ease in travel in city. Staff remembered my name and were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Add some more lighting but otherwise great!!
Awesome location!!! Friendly helpful staff! Bunk bed alittle hard to get down from for older people. Only complaint would be room needed alittle more lighting
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Okay as far as youth hostels go
The accommodation was better than expected based on it being a youth hostel,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely perfect!! Awesome people, great location, excelente breakfast and very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, good free breakfast.
I stayed one night at the hostel and very much enjoyed it. The staff were welcoming and helpful, everything was clean and new. The location is good for a walk into the old town and quite easy to find. I paid for the hostel dinner which was really good, and a free breakfast is always a good thing! I would recommend this hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018