Basel Youth Hostel

Basel · Switzerland

Basel Youth Hostel

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Low confidence 40 reviews
5th best in Basel
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Facilities

👕 Laundry 📋 Meeting Room 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍳 Free Breakfast 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe ♿ Wheelchair Friendly
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Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Airport Transfer Free Internet Access Bicycle Parking Adaptors Luggage Storage Fax Service 24 Hour Reception Currency Exchange Shuttle Bus Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Foosball Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Elevator Linen Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Towels Not Included Towels For Hire Hair Dryers For Hire Security Lockers Key Card Access Common Room Games Room Hot Showers

Prices

Dorms $84 / night
Privates $128 / night

HW prices from today

Worst reviews

Canada FEMALE 18-24 Oct 9, 2023 2.0/10

Not worth my money..not paying for a towel nor to make my own bed

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Switzerland FEMALE Sep 9, 2022 2.0/10

Lange Zeit beim einchecken und dann noch unglaublich unfreundliches Personal. Ein Zimmer zur Einzelbenutzung =2 Kaihüttenbetten 80cm breit zum selber anziehen, ohne Duschtuch und Zimmer ohne WC und Dusche. Kosten pro Nacht 130.- Franken.

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Netherlands FEMALE Sep 21, 2025 4.0/10

We were surprised when our reservation in a mixed dormitory was changed upon arrival and we had to seperate. We had to pay an additional fee to get such a mixed room anyway.

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Australia COUPLE 25-30 Aug 16, 2023 4.0/10

In desperate need of A/C!!!! Was very expensive compared to similar places in other countries, but so was everything else in Switzerland.I really didn't like the towel-like bottom sheet.

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Germany FEMALE Oct 31, 2025 6.0/10

Schönes historisches Gebäude direkt am Bach und nah am Rhein. Gute Verkehrsanbindung, sehr nettes Personal an der Rezeption.

Translated to English

Beautiful historic building directly on the Bach and near the Rhine, good transport links, very nice staff at the reception.

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Canada MALE 25-30 May 13, 2025 6.0/10

Clean hostel located a bit out of the way of public transit. There is no social aspect to speak of so don’t expect it. Rooms are clean and quiet so if that’s all you needs it’s great. Showers are on a button with a 15s timer that you have to keep pushing to get water which is very annoying. Overall fine for a night or two but I wouldn’t stay longer. Food is reasonably priced for Switzerland.

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USA MALE Sep 27, 2024 6.0/10

I had trouble with payments paid on lone web quoted in $ but wad charged in swiss. Basel youth hostel is extra ordinary.

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Switzerland FEMALE Oct 26, 2023 6.0/10

Un accueil désagréable à l’arrivée Lits moins pratiques et confortables que dans une cabane de montagne Par contre bon buffet de petits déjeuner où le personnel était agréable

Translated to English

An unpleasant welcome on arrival Beds less practical and comfortable than in a mountain cabin In contrast to a good breakfast buffet where the staff was pleasant

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Jun 27, 2023 6.0/10

sockets near bed and clean bathroom.

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Spain MALE Aug 21, 2022 6.0/10

I think towels should be provided, otherwise people who stay 1 night can't dry it so store it wet inside the backpack. The hostel is not well indicated by signal post in the city for people who haven't access to internet.

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Recent reviews

Germany FEMALE Oct 31, 2025 Atm 100%

Schönes historisches Gebäude direkt am Bach und nah am Rhein. Gute Verkehrsanbindung, sehr nettes Personal an der Rezeption.

Translated to English

Beautiful historic building directly on the Bach and near the Rhine, good transport links, very nice staff at the reception.

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Germany FEMALE Sep 24, 2025 Atm 80%

Immer wieder schön 🤩

Translated to English

Always good again

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Netherlands FEMALE Sep 21, 2025 Atm 60%

We were surprised when our reservation in a mixed dormitory was changed upon arrival and we had to seperate. We had to pay an additional fee to get such a mixed room anyway.

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Italy MALE 31-40 Sep 8, 2025 Atm 80%

Ostello come un Hotel, per Basilea super consigliato

Translated to English

Ostello is like a hotel, per Basel super consigliato

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Switzerland MALE May 20, 2025 Atm 100%

Parfait ! J'ai été entièrement satisfait de mon séjour à Bâle.

Translated to English

I was completely satisfied with my stay in Basel.

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Canada MALE 25-30 May 13, 2025 Atm 60%

Clean hostel located a bit out of the way of public transit. There is no social aspect to speak of so don’t expect it. Rooms are clean and quiet so if that’s all you needs it’s great. Showers are on a button with a 15s timer that you have to keep pushing to get water which is very annoying. Overall fine for a night or two but I wouldn’t stay longer. Food is reasonably priced for Switzerland.

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Austria FEMALE Nov 22, 2024 Atm 100%

es war super. vielleicht etwas überheizt, aber ansonsten fantastisch ! vielen dank dafür, dass es diese wirklich sehr tolle hostel gibt !

Translated to English

It was great. maybe a little overheated, but otherwise fantastic ! thank you so much for having this really really cool hostel !

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England MALE 25-30 Nov 1, 2024 Atm 80%

Building is amazing, well situated for the city. Staff were helpful. Bed was comfortable. Bring a 2Fr coin for the room lockers.

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USA MALE Sep 27, 2024 Atm 80%

I had trouble with payments paid on lone web quoted in $ but wad charged in swiss. Basel youth hostel is extra ordinary.

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Netherlands FEMALE Jul 14, 2024 Atm 100%

Een hele mooie plek met lekkere bedden. We misten wel een scherm om EKvoetbal op te kijken

Translated to English

A very nice place with nice beds, but we missed a screen to watch EKvoetbal

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Turkey FEMALE May 11, 2024 Atm 100%

The hostel was very clean and tidy. The employees were kind and helpful. Breakfast was amazing. The best breakfast I've ever eaten in hostels. I was very satisfied.Thanks for everything

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Switzerland MALE 31-40 Apr 16, 2024 Atm 100%

Très bon accueil, l'emplacement est top et les couchages agréables !

Translated to English

Very good welcome, the location is top notch and the couch-ups are pleasant !

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England FEMALE 25-30 Mar 22, 2024 Atm 80%

Lovely hostel- very nice design and very clean.

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Switzerland FEMALE Oct 26, 2023 Atm 20%

Un accueil désagréable à l’arrivée Lits moins pratiques et confortables que dans une cabane de montagne Par contre bon buffet de petits déjeuner où le personnel était agréable

Translated to English

An unpleasant welcome on arrival Beds less practical and comfortable than in a mountain cabin In contrast to a good breakfast buffet where the staff was pleasant

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Oct 9, 2023 Atm 80%

Not worth my money..not paying for a towel nor to make my own bed

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Germany FEMALE Sep 29, 2023 Atm 100%

… und man kann auch noch seinen Hund mitbringen ( im eigenen Zimmer natürlich) Top!

Translated to English

... and you can also bring your dog with you (in your own room of course) Top!

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USA MALE Sep 27, 2023 Atm 100%

Everyone from cleanong crew to front desk was just great in everyway

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Canada MALE 18-24 Sep 4, 2023 Atm 100%

grouchy receptionists! but apart from that it’s a pretty nice place to stay right in the middle of town, with a solid breakfast too.

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Australia COUPLE 25-30 Aug 16, 2023 Atm 60%

In desperate need of A/C!!!! Was very expensive compared to similar places in other countries, but so was everything else in Switzerland.I really didn't like the towel-like bottom sheet.

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Switzerland MALE Aug 8, 2023 Atm 100%

Einmal mehr ein toller Aufenthalt mit unseren Enkelinnen in Basel. Viel erlebt und gesehen. Die Juni ist dann abends immer ein guter Rückzugsort.

Translated to English

Once again a great stay with our granddaughters in Basel. a lot of experiences and seen. then the June evenings are always a good retreat.