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Basel Youth Hostel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.1

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About this property

Set very close to banks of the River Rhine, this designer hostel is next to the old city gate of St. Alban. It combines historic architecture with contemporary interiors and offers free WiFi and free Mobility Ticket for the use of public transport in Basel. St. Alban Youth Hostel was designed by the innovative architects Buchner & Bründler. Its reception, lounge and dining area are all one big open space with a modern design and furnishing. Youth Hostel St. Alban features both bedrooms with private bathrooms and shared dormitory rooms. All have a minimalist design but are still extremely comfortable. Expect lots of wood furniture and large windows. Set in the heart of Basel, the hostel is just 328 feet from Basel Paper Mill, a paper, printing and writing museum. Basel St. Albantal ferry dock and Hardstrasse tram stop are also 328 feet away. The Basel SBB Train Station is a 15-minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
4 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
2 bunk beds
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Sustainability

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
HI-Q&S Certified
HI-Q&S Certified
Ibex Fairstay
Ibex Fairstay

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Aleksandr
Greece Greece
“Hello! I guess this option is the best for a budget traveller in Basel. Here you can get a wonderful bed, breakfast and what’s I liked the most - Basel Card, it gave me some discounts in Basel and FREE public transportation (including airport...”
Matthew
United States United States
“Beautiful property. Scenic location, with an easy walk to the river or to the tram. Dinner was excellent and prepared by a chef in the kitchen.”
Sean
United States United States
“Great location close to the Rhine and downtown Basel. They give you a card to use for free transportation and discounted access to the museums.”
Sean
United States United States
“The location was excellent, near the Rhine River and also close to downtown Basel. I stayed for a few days and it was a great location to be based out of. They even have bike parking in the basement.”
Sol
Argentina Argentina
“Beautiful building located very close to the river. Very nice and comfortable common areas.”
Rogelio
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Had a safe and comfortable stay at this hostel! Highly recommended!”
Julija
France France
“The breakfast was great, the location awesome ! Central still quiet! Very clean rooms and friendly staff.”
Andria
Indonesia Indonesia
“I like the architecture of the building , the vibes good for our teenage, self prepare for drink and the linen, and self cleaning also, the bathroom is clean an located near our room”
Kaye
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Staff are friendly and the hostel is clean and family friendly. Breakfast was great. Location is very good near to all the christmas markets that we want to visit.”
P
Germany Germany
“Location is great. Staff is friendly. Lobby and breakfast area are nice, you can get drinks for a reasonable price. single-/Double room is sufficiently sized, bathroom as well. Bed was good.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Färberkeller
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

House rules

Basel Youth Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the public transfer (2nd class) from EuroAirport or Basel main train stations to the hotel on the day of your arrival is free of charge with your booking confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

For bookings of more than 10 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.