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Basel Backpack - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Basel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, rollaway beds
Restaurant
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Restaurant
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, rollaway beds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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192 Dornacherstrasse, Basel, BS, 4053
  • Place, Basel University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Basel Zoo
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Basel Art Museum
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, rollaway beds

8 - Bed Dormitory, Female

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Washer/dryer
Hairdryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Washer/dryer
Hairdryer
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, rollaway beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, rollaway beds

8-Bed-Dormitory, Mixed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Washer/dryer
Hairdryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Basel

At Basel Backpack - Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Basel University and BIS Tower. 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 30-minute walk of this Gundeldingen hostel include Wolf-Gottesacker and Zoological Garden.
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What's nearby

  • Basel University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Basel Zoo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Marktplatz - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Basler Muenster - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Basel Station - 11 min walk
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Da Graziella - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nam Soup Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Panda Smash Burgers & Co - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Spark - Wine And Coffee Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Peng Dumplings - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Basel Backpack - Hostel

Hostel in Basel with restaurant and bar/lounge
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 12 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • 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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

More

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

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
  • Towels fee: CHF 2 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Basel Backpack - Hostel?

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

Are there any beaches close to Basel Backpack - Hostel?

The closest beach to Basel Backpack - Hostel is Plage de Huningue (5.4 km).

Does Basel Backpack - Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Basel Backpack - Hostel?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Basel Backpack - Hostel?

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

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Basel Backpack - Hostel?

Dogs are welcome at Basel Backpack - Hostel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

Basel Backpack - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 65 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kubrat

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Room was okay but the the whole building and the floors were very smelly!!!! Bathroom on the floors were okay but downstairs by the lobby was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shruti

I paid for a queen single bed room but was given a family room with 4 bunk beds. I was struggling with power outlets to charge my phones because of not enough of them around my bed. Was way different than what was shown during booking. Had to checkout and walk to Basel SBB station early morning hours like around 5:30 to 6 but did not feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended for young or old.

Cool "hipster" location, all good, like one should expect from a hostel. Transit pass a valuable plus. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

JYOTHISH

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jordan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved it. Great property managers that were very helpful and reasonable in making our stay better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a really nice place to stay, close to the central station and supermarkets.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Grzegorz

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Prices do not match on hotels.com and hotel

At check-in the cc for booking was not charged, so I had to pay a higher price than on the booking confirmation: CHF 33 instead of CHF 29. Should be some additional guest tax?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bereket

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mostly loved how helpful, friendly and down-to-earth the staff was. Warm showers, a clean and comfortable place to lay my head. What more could I ask for?
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Markus

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

An experience

It was great but it was difficult to find the place at the beginning
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Jackie, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the train state, bus station. Friendly stuffs, close to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Zbigniew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very friendly place and it was perfect for what I needed. The staff is very helpful and I couldn’t ask more for a night in Basel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful & friendly staff. In a good area close to public transport & city but nice quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and service. Comfortable and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019