Overview
Basel Youth hostel is situated in the very heart of Basel and offers public parking nearby.
Location
This designer hostel is located in the old part of Basel, around a 5-minute drive from Muensterplatz. In addition, Basel Paper Mill Museum can be found a short way from the hostel.
Transport
The Basel hostel is approximately a 10-minute stroll from Grellingerstrasse bus station and 2.7 km from Badischer Bahnhof train station.
Nearby Attractions
Altstadt-Spaziergange durch Basel is only 1.4 km from the accommodation.
Rooms
Some of the private bathrooms at Basel Youth hostel offer a shower and a toilet, as well as comforts such as towels.
Dining
At the Basel accommodation, you will find an à la carte restaurant. Guests can enjoy a lounge bar. A restaurant Restaurant St. Alban-Eck is just 350 metres away.
Rooms & Availability
Single Bed in Quadruple Room
Single Room with Shower
Twin Room with Bunk Beds and Shared Bathroom
Double Room with Shower
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
Quadruple Room with Shower
Facilities
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Facilities
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Children's Facilities
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's play area
- Game room
Activities
- Table tennis
Meeting Facilities
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Room Amenities
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Accessibility
- Toilet for disabled
Tourist attractions in Basel
Tourist attractions in Basel
Local sights
- 870 m 2854 ft Basler Munster
- 620 m 2034 ft Fine Arts Museum Basel
- 2.2 km 1.4 mi Stadion St Jakobpark
- 1.2 km 0.7 mi Jean Tinguely Museum
- 1.4 km 0.9 mi Middle Bridge
- 880 m 2887 ft Swiss Architecture Museum
- 1.5 km 0.9 mi Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel
- 1.4 km 0.9 mi Congress Center Basel
Getting around
- 760 m 2493 ft Rosengartenweg
- 790 m 2592 ft Aeschenplatz
- 800 m 2625 ft Gellertstrasse
- 1 km 0.6 mi Wettsteinplatz
Dining options
- 1.2 km 0.7 mi Burger King
- 1 km 0.6 mi Coop City Restaurant Pfauen
- 1 km 0.6 mi Ubeck
- 1.1 km 0.7 mi Yam Yam Asian Eatery
- 1.1 km 0.7 mi Union Diner
- 890 m 2920 ft V'oodles Vietnamese Street Food
- 890 m 2920 ft Literaturhaus Cafe Kafka am Strand
- 740 m 2428 ft Nourish Bistro
- 1.1 km 0.7 mi Mister Wong Steinen
Frequently Asked Questions
"Does the property offer luggage storage?"
Yes, lockers are available in the basement and require a CHF5 coin deposit.
"What public transport options are included with the booking?"
A free BaselCard is provided, valid for public transport within Basel, including travel from EuroAirport or Basel stations to the hostel.
"Are there separate dormitories for female and male guests?"
Yes, the property offers separate dormitories for female and male guests when possible; requests should be made at booking.
"Is there a private bathroom in the rooms I booked?"
Rooms with wash basins have bathrooms located outside on the same floor, while rooms with private showers and toilets have facilities inside.
"What is the approximate distance from the property to Basel SBB station?"
The property is approximately 1.2 km from Basel SBB station and can be reached via public transportation.
"Are there bike parking facilities available?"
Yes, bike storage is provided in the basement, but bikes are not permitted inside the rooms.
"What are the breakfast options available at the property?"
Breakfast includes items such as fruits, vegetables, margarine, soy milk, jams, oats, bread, and tea, served from 06:00 to 09:30.
"Is there an on-site restaurant or dining service?"
The property has a restaurant called Färberkeller, which serves dinner and accepts reservations; a bar/lounge and snack bar are also available.
"What languages are spoken by the staff?"
Staff communicate in German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian.
"Are there any recreational activities or facilities available?"
Facilities include a games room, live sport event broadcasts, table tennis, themed dinner nights, guided local culture tours, and an indoor play area for children.