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Youth Hostel Basel

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Front of property
Desk, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Free daily self-service breakfast

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

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)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

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

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Desk, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

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

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Desk, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Desk, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Living area

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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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)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Living area

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

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Youth Hostel Basel

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free self-service breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a meeting room, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Youth Hostel Basel offers 66 accommodations. Bathrooms include a shower. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
During your stay at Youth Hostel Basel, you're just a quick walk from Museum for Contemporary Art. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available.
  • Free self-service breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a meeting room and laundry facilities
  • Steps from Museum for Contemporary Art and Basel Paper Mill
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
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.

Guests are served a free self-service breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Youth Hostel Basel has a restaurant on site.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily. Reservations are required.

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
The total price of stay includes a Youth Hostel Membership per day.
Children younger than age 7 may not stay in dormitories. Children age 2 and younger are included in private rooms when using existing bedding.

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

Youth Hostel Basel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 121 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Jesutomi Linus

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

10/10 Excellent

helmut und evi

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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