Basel Youth Hostel

Basel Youth Hostel

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Basel Youth Hostel
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Overview

Basel Youth Hostel: A Comfortable Stay Next to Historic St Alban

Basel Youth Hostel, a 2-star accommodation, is an ideal blend of comfort and convenience for travelers seeking an affordable stay in a key location in Basel, Switzerland. Positioned adjacent to the old city gate of St Alban, this designer hostel enriches guests' experiences by combining essential modern amenities such as free WiFi and a complimentary Mobility Ticket for public transportation in Basel. Its proximity to natural beauty spots and cultural attractions makes it a favorable choice for both leisure and adventurous pursuits.

Contemporary Rooms with Minimalist Design

Basel Youth Hostel offers 66 well-appointed accommodations, ranging from bedrooms with private bathrooms to shared dormitory rooms, all featuring a minimalist design. Each room boasts large windows, lots of wood furniture, and certain units include a cozy seating area for relaxation. A special highlight for guests is the 20 m² twin room outfitted with bunk beds, providing a unique and comfortable single-use option. Housekeeping is provided once per stay, ensuring cleanliness and comfort throughout your visit.

Dining Options at the Hostel at Basel Youth Hostel

This Basel hostel doesn't fall short when it comes to dining. Guests can enjoy a meal at the onsite restaurant, which provides a pleasing environment to dine within the hostel. Furthermore, for a casual bite or a favorite drink, the bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available. This smoke-free hostel aims to cater to various tastes and preferences, enhancing your stay with convenience and flavor.

Assured Services and Facilities

The service and facilities at Youth Hostel Basel are designed to enhance your stay. From reception to a restaurant and bar, including an elevator, terrace, snack bar, conference room, and kiosk, every aspect is addressed. An internet corner and Wi-Fi Internet access in communal areas ensure you stay connected. Added conveniences include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities, providing you ease during your stay.

Entertainment and Leisure Activities

Entertainment is abundant at Youth Hostel Basel. Guests are encouraged to engage in various leisure activities, including playing table tennis. The hostel's communal areas are furnished and designed as one big open space, offering a modern and inviting ambience. This makes it easy for guests to relax and interact, ensuring a vibrant and sociable atmosphere.

Location & Effortless Transportation

Located in Vorstadte, a lively district close to Basel University and numerous museums, Youth Hostel Basel stands out for its accessible location. The hostel sits just 100 meters from the Basel Paper Mill, a paper, printing, and writing museum, ensuring cultural attractions are within easy reach. Its offer of a free shuttle service and tickets for public parking in the neighborhood, coupled with the free Mobility Ticket for the use of public transport, makes exploring Basel convenient and hassle-free. Basel Youth Hostel offers a harmonious blend of practical amenities, comfortable accommodations, and a prime location suited for travelers looking to experience Basel's cultural richness and natural beauty. Its safety features, including a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit, ensure a secure and worry-free stay. Whether you're here to explore the Southern Black Forest Nature Park, Aargau Jura Park, or Sole Uno, this hostel stands as a welcoming base for all your adventures.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:30
from 07:00-10:00
Amenities
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at CHF 20 per day.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hostel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel Basel Youth Hostel serves a full breakfast for free. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian
Building
Number of rooms:122
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Rooms and availability

Quadruple Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons
  • Shower
  • Heating
Shared Bathroom Sextuple Room
  • Max:
    6 persons
  • Shower
  • Heating
6 Bed Dormitory Room Dormitory Room
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Bed in shared room
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

CHF 20 per day

Kitchen facilities
Air conditioning
Laundry
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

TV

Leisure/ TV room

Elevator

Sports & Fitness

  • Table tennis

Services

  • Free shuttle service
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games
  • Children's play area
  • Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
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Essential information about Basel Youth Hostel

💵 Lowest room price 78 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 54.5 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Kloten, ZRH

Location

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Maja Sacher-Platz 10, Basel, Switzerland, 4052
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Maja Sacher-Platz 10, Basel, Switzerland, 4052
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Museums
Basel Paper Mill Museum
100 yd
St. Alban-Vorstadt 101
Gate of Saint Alban
100 yd
Museums
Caricature & Cartoon Museum Basel
100 yd
Museums
Museum for Contemporary Art
100 yd
Aeschenplatz
Hammering Man
100 yd
Restaurant
Nourish Bistro
100 yd
Restaurant
Ubeck
200 yd
Restaurant
Literaturhaus Cafe Kafka am Strand
100 yd
Restaurant
V'oodles Vietnamese Street Food
100 yd
Restaurant
Coop City Restaurant Pfauen
200 yd
Restaurant
Union Diner
200 yd
Restaurant
Mister Wong Steinen
200 yd
Restaurant
Mister Wong Gerbergasse
200 yd
Restaurant
Burger King
200 yd

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