Youth Hostel Basel

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

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets
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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Maja Sacher-Platz 10, Basel, 4052
  • Basler Muenster
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Marktplatz
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Congress Center Basel
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Basel

Located in Basel City Centre, Youth Hostel Basel is next to Museum for Contemporary Art and Basel Paper Mill. This 66-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an arcade/game room, and a library.

What's nearby

  • Basel Art Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Basler Muenster - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Marktplatz - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Congress Center Basel - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • St. Jakobshalle - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Youth Hostel Basel

Hostel in Basel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Youth Hostel Basel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and an arcade/game room. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include a library, free newspapers, and a terrace.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 crib
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

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

  • This property welcomes pets for CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-11:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Youth Hostel Basel?

Youth Hostel Basel offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do close to Youth Hostel Basel?

This hostel is situated in Basel City Centre, just steps from Rhine and Museum for Contemporary Art, and within a short walk of Basel Art Museum. You'll also find Basler Muenster and Munsterplatz less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Youth Hostel Basel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does Youth Hostel Basel have a casino on the premises?

No, Youth Hostel Basel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Youth Hostel Basel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What do couples enjoy most about Youth Hostel Basel?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and free breakfast at this hostel.

Does Youth Hostel Basel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Youth Hostel Basel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Youth Hostel Basel serves free self-serve breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Youth Hostel Basel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Youth Hostel Basel for a fee of CHF 15 per pet, per day.

Does Youth Hostel Basel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

What is the closest airport to Youth Hostel Basel?

The closest major airport to Youth Hostel Basel is EuroAirport Airport (BSL), which is 7.3 mi away (16 minutes by car). Another top airport is Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport), which is located 7.3 mi away (16-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Youth Hostel Basel?

No, at Youth Hostel Basel, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.

Youth Hostel Basel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 112 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesutomi Linus

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

helmut und evi

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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