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Youth Hostel Basel

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

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Restaurant
Desk, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets
View from property
Front of property
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Maja Sacher-Platz 10, Basel, 4052
  • Place, Basel Art Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Basler Muenster
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Basel University
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

Desk, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Desk, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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

Living area

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple)

Highlights

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

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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Living area

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

Highlights

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

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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
  • Munsterplatz - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Basel University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Marktplatz - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Aeschenplatz - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brü specialty coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Kebap Point - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Boo - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cartell - ‬11 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.

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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
  • In-room 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)

More

  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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.

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.