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
Laundry services
Fireplace
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Safe
Toilet with grab rails
Accessible by lift
Key access
Key card access
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
Map of Basel
Available Rooms
Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Mar 2026
I chose this place for the convenient access to the train station (I had an early flight from Basel). I was pleasantly surprised by how cute the place was. The room is very cosy, bed is comfortable, windows can be kipped open…just super comfortable.
Check-in was via a key automat after hours, which was convenient.
Also the area around hostel is quite nice. I arrived very late at night and left very early so it might be different during the day, but it seemed like a cool hang out spot.
I chose the private room with shared facilities. With this option, other guests play a key role in how pleasant/unpleasant it can be and because I arrived so late/left early, I had clean facilities to myself.
I would definitely stay again.
No complaints, just a heads up for other potential guests:
-lots of stairs to get to room.
-Bed is low to ground, so might be tricky for people with poor mobility.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Feb 2026
Clean, close to public transport and SBB station. Friendly, helpful staff
All excellent
9.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jan 2026
Location and nice vibe
6.0 / 10.0Average·Dec 2025
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.
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"I chose this place for the convenient access to the train station (I had an early flight from Basel). I was pleasantly surprised by how cute the place was. The room is very cosy, bed is comfortable, w..."
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