Basel Backpack

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Bed, Photo of the whole room, Decorative detail, Seating area

8.4Excellent

(2,679 Ratings)

"Clean, close to public transport and SBB station. Friendly, helpful staff"

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8.4 / 10.0

Excellent(2,679 Ratings)

Hostel in Basel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

About this hostel

The Basel Backpack is housed in a renovated historic factory, only 10 minutes from Basel’s main train station. The Basel Mobility Ticket (free public transportation) is included in the rates.

Amenities at Basel Backpack

Free WiFi/internet

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Wheelchair accessible

Bar

Kitchen

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Shared living spaces

Garden

Laundry services

Fireplace

Family friendly

Smoking allowed

Safe

Toilet with grab rails

Accessible by lift

Key access

Key card access

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Map of Basel

Nearby attractions

Musée National de l'Automobile - Collection Schlumpf

19.5 mi

Zoo Basel

0.8 mi

Mundenhof - Freiburger Tiergehege

33.4 mi

Steinwasen Park

29.1 mi

Available Rooms

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Top rated by guests

8.4Excellent

(2,679 Ratings)

"Clean, close to public transport and SBB station. Friendly, helpful staff"

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.4 / 10.0

Excellent(2,679 Ratings)

Hostel in Basel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Map of Basel

Nearby attractions

Musée National de l'Automobile - Collection Schlumpf

19.5 mi

Zoo Basel

0.8 mi

Mundenhof - Freiburger Tiergehege

33.4 mi

Steinwasen Park

29.1 mi

Available Rooms

About this hostel

The Basel Backpack is housed in a renovated historic factory, only 10 minutes from Basel’s main train station. The Basel Mobility Ticket (free public transportation) is included in the rates.

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Wheelchair accessible

Bar

Kitchen

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Shared living spaces

Garden

Laundry services

Fireplace

Family friendly

Smoking allowed

Safe

Toilet with grab rails

Accessible by lift

Key access

Key card access

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Ratings and reviews

8.4 / 10.0

Excellent(2,679 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Warm, inviting and friendly

Clean, close to public transport and SBB station. Friendly, helpful staff

All excellent

9.0 / 10.0

Great place to stay

Location and nice vibe

8.0 / 10.0

Good exprience.

Friendly staff and free transportation throughout the stay there. There is a kitchen to cook.

The toilet and shower are quite far from the room. Far from train station.

6.0 / 10.0

Unique

The hostel is just 10 minutes from the SBB Station. The staff is very quick to help. When the desk is active, they answer right away.

I booked a double room, but instead, I was given a room with four beds (one of which was a double). At first, I thought there had been a mistake with the booking; I was actually worried that someone else might come into the room during the night. The room felt a bit stark and unwelcoming. I tried to contact the reception, to clarify, but after 9:00 PM nobody answers, so if you have a problem, you’re on your own. The hostel provides exactly one towel. Apparently, at Basel Backpack, you are expected to dry your entire body with just one single towel. During the night, I was sweating because the room was incredibly hot, and the heavy duvet made it impossible to regulate the body temperature. The bathroom was beyond horrific and dirty. Last but not least, the property does not provide water for its guests. There was only one filled pitcher—one single jug for the entire hostel—and since it was night, there are no shop on the surrounding area to buy water. For the price they charge, the very least they could do is provide water.

10.0 / 10.0

Budget accomodation in Basel.

The people at the reception are very nice and helpful. The bathroom was clean even if it is shared. The beds were comfy and clean.

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic find and can’t wait to visit again!

Very convenient location near trams and buses; quiet neighborhood, cool complex. Appreciated the inexpensive breakfast, staff help, and washer. We booked a two-person private room with its own bathroom and it was perfect. Staff helped us dry clothes when the guest dryer broke.

No screens on the windows (I know this is normal in Europe but I got bitten by mosquitos in our room)!

10.0 / 10.0

Good value for Switzerland, convenient to train station and airport bus

I stayed in the 8-bed women's dorm for one week. Economical price for Switzerland. Good location, 20 min walk from the train station and Bus 50 stop to/from the airport. Excellent online communication with the hostel, and excellent reception staff - friendly, efficient, informative. A card for free city transportation (incl. to the airport) and 50% discount for museums is issued with check-in. Comfortable, clean beds and bathrooms/showers. Spacious lockers in dorm rooms. Nice lockable showers with plenty of space.

The WC bathroom has 4 stalls which are used by men and women, often at the same time - I personally was quite uncomfortable with that setup. Showers for women and men are separate, but there are 3 shower cabins for women (and presumably the equal number for men), which I think cover the entire fairly large hostel. The showers, however, seem to be infrequently used - it appears that most hostel guests (like me) know to expect a limited number of showers in European hostels, and devise some method of daily personal hygiene other than showering.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect hostel vibe, amazing staff, well-located - overall it was an amazing stay!

Everything about this experience was lovely. Every interaction that I had with staff was amazing, and they were super helpful. The facilities were well-decorated, clean, and fun, and exactly the vibe I think of when I think of European hostel. The beds were comfy, and this is the first hostel that I have stayed at that I haven't been woken up several times during the night by inconsiderate people. The location is perfect - a 15 minute walk from the train station (in which you walk by a Coop if you need groceries). I paid for the breakfast, and there was cereal, yogurt, fruit, coffee, juice, bread, milk, etc - exactly what I needed to start the day off right.

4.0 / 10.0

Good location but bring high performance noise silencing ear plugs!

Good location. Close to train station and shops. Check-in was easy and staff helpful

Sleeping quarters adjacent to communal kitchen and eating areas. Lots of loud conversations and kitchen food prep/cleaning activities after quiet hours by other guests who seemed unaware or insensitive of the proximity/rules.

7.0 / 10.0

Comfortable, economical

9.0 / 10.0

Love this place!

Spacious , private, helpful staff

Nothing

1.0 / 10.0

This place is over price based on what is offered and what we received.

The receptionist accepted the fault of keys (that did not open the room door several times)and admitted it happened before. But they did not fix it before us.

I reserved twin bed room, but I received 3 bunk beds room and french bed. The instruction to the room was poor and the key did not work after midnight when we want to re-enter room after facilities visit.

8.0 / 10.0

Great place with awesome showers

Showers were amazing, hot and powerful, I’d come back just for those, bed was comfy and locker is large enough to fit whole suitcase in. Staff were lovely. Laundry facilities available

Room got a bit stuffy and hot even with window open. I was on bottom bunk, glad in wasn’t up top - they are high! Wee bit hard too find location

10.0 / 10.0

Great stay

Nice and clean, great location

Nothing

8.0 / 10.0

cosy and relaxed!

the location, the vibe, the décor, breakfast, the kind staff, the outdoor space, the books and games for the kids.

It costs almost double the price you pay at the International Youth Hostel in Basel for no added services. the family rooms face west and a busy street (tram and cars); when it’s hot as it was when we visited, keeping the window open it’s the only way to survive. that means it’s very noisy until about 1 am.

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely hostel, helpful staff

The staff were brilliant and helped us make the most of a whirlwind visit to Basel. We liked the refurbished industrial buildings, the cool vibe, the plants and the local bar

There was sweetcorn in the sink. The rooms are quite hot and the road is quite noisy. Despite this i slept well, the bed was comfortable.

10.0 / 10.0

very good

all good

9.0 / 10.0

Great stay thank you!!

Good location, great people, good and convenient storage options

Could have been cleaner

10.0 / 10.0

Short but sweet stay

Staff were helpful, had a nice chill out room and breakfast was reasonable for the price. Bathroom and shower were super clean and they stored our luggage whilst we looked around town for free 😃

9.0 / 10.0

Good base for exploring Basel

Nice hostel in Basel, adequate rooms, and clean bathrooms. Good location, walking distance to everything.

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent value for money!

Great location for 1 night. Room was clean and spacious and there were many bathrooms to choose from.

Beds could have better mattresses.

10.0 / 10.0

still perfect after many years

Low key but super comfortable and quiet place. Trendy industrial feel and easy access

8.0 / 10.0

Great location and clean. It was a great stay and it served our purpose well.

I loved the ambience and the place was clean and tidy. The rooms were adequately-sized with bunkbeds and clean sheets. They can also provide towels for rent. The location is right next to tram and bus stops which can easily take you to the city center.

The upper bunk beds don't have access to sockets so a bit difficult to charge your phone at night. I saw a fan but not sure how hot it will get in the summers. Please also note you need to bring all your own toiletries as there is not even shampoo or soap in the showers.

10.0 / 10.0

Recommend!

Clean, nicely decorated and affordable. Really recommend!

6.0 / 10.0

It was worth the stay

I liked that it was easy to connect to a bus and walkable to a grocery store and a few restuarants. The hostel has a common area for seating and some games, although I didn't play any. The staff was nice.

I arrived, but the staff were not present despite previously informing me via email that they would return. However, by the time I arrived, they had not returned. Additionally, I was not informed that a cat was in the room, sleeping with one of the guests, or that animals were allowed in the hostel. Since I am allergic, I had to relocate to another room.

9.0 / 10.0

Nice place

The personal was super kind and helpful

9.0 / 10.0

Perfect for my needs

Although the hostel is of industrial decor, which can feel cold, there is lovely extras that some other hostels do not offer eg free hot drinks/water, soap & paper towels supplied. It's kindness such as these which marks a hostel out from the rest in my opinion. The kitchen was an added bonus. As arriving after 9pm, I expected to use a pin code to get my key, but a staff member was working late so it was nice to deal with him. Basel public transport is excellent & drop off is very close-I found street view very helpful to know where to go in the dark. The Central train station is approx 15 mins walk away and that's close to the beautiful old city.

Only there one night but in that short time didn't find anything I didn't like.

8.0 / 10.0

Good location

Walking distance from railway station On the public transport line

9.0 / 10.0

Superb

Good sized room, balcony, friendly staff, nice vibe.

8.0 / 10.0

Very good

Big beds, nice staff, good location

9.0 / 10.0

Superb

Comfortable beds Great location Friendly staff

Worn out bed linens Small kitchen

9.0 / 10.0

highly recommended

simple, clean, convenient, affordable, nice personnel

lots of noise by other guests in the hallway very early morning

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

I recommend this accomodation, comfortable large beds, clean, good location, and the extra thing is the free transport in the city.

FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Basel Backpack. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Basel Backpack pet friendly?

Yes! This hostel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Basel Backpack?

We found 22 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, non-smoking, pets allowed, heating, and wheelchair accessible.

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Basel Backpack

Hostel in Basel

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities at Basel Backpack

Map of Basel

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Hostel in Basel

Reasons to book

Map of Basel

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

About this hostel

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Basel Backpack pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Basel Backpack?

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