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Youth Hostel Basel

2.0 star property

Photo gallery for Youth Hostel Basel

A wooden bridge over a water channel, a stone pathway, and a red brick building with multiple windows.
A wooden deck over a water channel with a building in the background.
A conference room with long tables and chairs, large windows, and a brick ceiling.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, and a wall with directional signs.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a central seating area, and a reception desk.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$233
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug

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
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a concrete wall.

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a concrete wall.

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed with a wooden frame and two pillows, a wooden door, and a brick wall with a light switch.

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

A compact room with a bunk bed, a small desk, and a window providing a view of greenery.

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

A room with bunk beds, a small wooden table, and two windows with curtains.

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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

A room with bunk beds, wooden walls, and built-in lighting.

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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

A room with bunk beds, a small wooden table, and two windows with curtains.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

A room with bunk beds, wooden walls, and built-in lighting.

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

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed with a wooden frame and two pillows, a wooden door, and a brick wall with a light switch.

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Basel

Youth Hostel Basel places you steps from Museum for Contemporary Art and within a short 5-minute stroll of Rhine. 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 Caricature and Cartoon Museum and Basel Art 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 - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Marktplatz - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffee-Mobil am Rhein - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bäckerei KULT - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kebap Point - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Boo - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brü specialty coffee - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Youth Hostel Basel

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. 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
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
  • 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.

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

As of 8 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Youth Hostel Basel on 13 Aug 2026 start from AU$233, 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).

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. 68 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 122 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, friendly staff, lovely breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing property that had so much to offer. It was in a great area, had amazing staff and the free breakfast buffet was sublime.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexey

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

Great place to stay

Great hostel pretty close to the city center. Very clean and comfortable. Spacy rooms. Amazing service with possibility to get food in the evening. Very good breakfast that is included in the price. Free public transport ticket. My best recommendations!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

helmut und evi

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Freundliches Personal. Im Preis inbegriffen sind ÖV und ermässigte Museumseintritte
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Wir buchten ein Doppelzimmer und bekamen ein doppeletagenbett. der ukrainische Mitarbeiter war sehr arrogant. das geschehe alle Freitage wieder. wir können unser geld zurück haben, falls es uns nicht passe.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sofie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Jag har bott på detta vandrarhem en gång tidigare och visste att jag inte kunde sova i den övre sängen. Jag bad att därför få reservera undersängen och blev jätteglad när receptionisten sa att en undersäng var reserverad till mig. Jättestort plus! Incheckningen är smidig, personalen mestadels trevlig och hjälpsam och helt okej kostnadsfri frukost. Förvaringsskåpen är stora nog åt både en Kånkenryggsäck och en medelstor resväska. Detta är toppen! Läget i Basel är även det bra. Jag var i Basel för julmarknaden denna gång och det är en 10 minuters promenad. Denna gång fick jag dessutom dela rum med en väldigt trevlig kvinna i min ålder. Även om jag inte kunnat välja rum för endast kvinnor har jag båda gångerna jag besökt detta vandrarhem hamnat i rum med endast kvinnor. Det uppskattar jag jättemycket.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Leuke hostel.

Gunstig gelegen hostel op wandelafstand van het station (ongeveer 20 min)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Struttura pulita e ben organizzata. C’è la possibilità di cenare ed anche ad un prezzo conveniente vista la media dei prezzi in città
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tutto ottimo. Siamo stati accolti con molta gentilezza. Il centro storico di Basilea è dietro l'angolo e la stazione Basel Sbb si raggiunge facilmente a piedi o in tram. Design molto particolare, a noi è piaciuto tanto. Colazione super.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Erika

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

Schöne Jugendherbege

Sehr schön gelegen. Sauberes Bad & Betten. Sehr gutes Frühstück. Ich komme wieder. =)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sofie

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

Eurovision Song Contest

Jag åkte till Basel för att uppleva ESC. Detta vandrarhem har ett jättebra läge i en mysig del av staden. Personalen jättetrevlig och hjälpsam. Bra frukost. Bra möjlighet till trygg förvaring av väskor innan incheckning och efter utcheckning. Stora, låsbara skåp i rummen där både en stor resväska samt Kånken-ryggsäck får plats. Framförallt kände jag mig väldigt trygg på detta vandrarhem. Det är det absolut viktigaste för mig när jag bor på vandrarhem. Enda negativa var sängarna. Jag kunde inte sova i övre sängen med undre sängen gick utan problem så om jag vet att jag kan få den undre sängen skulle jag absolut bo här igen.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Auskunft, Frühstück, ruhige Nacht
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beate

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

Tolle Jugendherberge!

Ich war gemeinsam mit einer Freundin in der Jugendherberge und es hat uns sehr gut gefallen! Das gesamte Team ist außerordentlich freundlich, hilfsbereit und kompetent, die Zimmer sind schön und sauber, das Essen ist sehr lecker und die Lage ist ebenfalls sehr schön. Alles ist sehr gut organisiert. Wir kommen gerne wieder!👍
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ann-charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
mycket fint läge nära Rhen. Enkelt och avskalat (modernt)boende. Stort rum m dusch. Vänlig och kunnig personal. Många större grupper och ofta hög ljudvolym.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andreanne

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

Belle découverte à Bâle

Chambre double très propre et confortable, mais plus petite que l'impression donnée par les photos. J'ai adoré le style industriel du bâtiment, mais il faut admettre que c'est assez écho avec tout ce béton. Heureusement pour nous, c'était très calme lors de notre séjour. Petit déjeuner inclus fort bienvenu. J'y retournerai lors de mes prochains séjours à Bâle.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Florent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous avons passé un magnifique séjour à Youth Hostel Basel. Nous avons été très bien accueillis, la chambre était très confortable et impeccable. Nous reviendrons et nous recommandons sans hésiter.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lauritz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gute Lage, ordentliche Zimmer/Betten, ruhig, gutes Frühstücksbuffet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Franziska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Für eine Notlösung/ Übernachtung sehr angenehm!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Lage, prima Zimmer und frisches Fruehstueck, sogar mit frischem Gemuese.
Verified review

8/10 Good

André

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022