At Basel Backpack - Hostel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Heiliggeistkirche and Basel University. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room washers/dryers. .The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Gundeldingen hostel include BIS Tower and Via Gottardo.
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Basel Backpack - Hostel.
This Basel hostel is smoke free.
16 guestrooms or units
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-in
Storage area for luggage
Front desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Games room or arcade
Library
Terrace
Garden
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
Lift
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
Basel Backpack - Hostel offers 16 accommodations with washers/dryers and free newspapers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. This Basel hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CHF 10 for adults and CHF 5 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycle rentals
Library
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
In-room washing machine/dryer
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
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 accessibility
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
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Desk
Free daily newspapers
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Washer/dryer
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property will place a credit card authorization for the price of the first night without city tax for any bookings.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets: CHF 10 per pet, per day
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 pets
Food and water bowls are available
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 30.0 per night.
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.
Towels fee: CHF 2 per person, per stay
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.
Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately CHF 10 for adults and from CHF 5 for children
Nearby parking fee: CHF 12 per day
Pet fee: CHF 10 per pet, per day
Rollaway bed fee: CHF 30.0 per night
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
We should mention
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.