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. Wi-Fi is available free of charge. The Basel Backpack offers pleasant accommodations in an urban loft style in the Gundeldinger Feld neighborhood. Shared bathrooms with showers are located next to the rooms. The wheelchair-accessible Basel Backpack also features a kiosk and a washing machine with a dryer. The Bar-Café PriMateria serves snacks and refreshments from breakfast to a late cocktail. There is also a kitchen, where you can cook yourself, and vending machines for drinks and snacks. The next tram stop is just 110 yards away from the Basel Backpack.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
8.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Oleksandr
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I recently stayed at Basel Backpack Hostel, and overall, it was a great experience. The hostel is well-located, with easy access to public transport and the city center. The staff was friendly and helpful, making check-in and check-out...
  • Sen
    Germany Germany
    Our room was spacious and in excellent condition. Light blocking curtains made it easy to sleep. Bathroom was very large and clean, showers were hot and comfortable. Queen sized bed was comfortably firm. Located in an incredible solar-punk...
  • Ema
    Croatia Croatia
    everything is clean, easily accessible, the staff is really chill and friendly, the people in the kitchen are nice and interesting to talk to, bathrooms are good, BONUS - I didnt know that unlimited public transport tickets were included in the...
  • Thi
    Italy Italy
    Everything is clean (kitchen with full utilities, large bathrooms, big beds) Convenient to use public transportation Really nice staff Breakfast with many options (8CHF)
  • Philip
    Sweden Sweden
    Very friendly and helpful staff. They explained the city and provided us with free public transportation for the duration of the stay. Clean hostel as well with nice bathrooms.
  • Abrhaley
    Italy Italy
    The hostel is really great. It is in a nice neighborhood. It is well connected by trams and buses to the rest of the city. The rooms and the bathrooms are very clean. The staff are wonderful. The bed is king size and the key for the locker is...
  • Nicholas
    Australia Australia
    Overall a great hostel. Stayed in 8 bed dorm which has plenty of space. Lockers are provided. Generous amount of spaces on ground floor for relaxation. Espresso coffee is available at the bar for extra charge - well worth the price. The staff are...
  • Mikail
    Turkey Turkey
    The staff was very kind and the hotel was very nice and clean
  • Petr
    Poland Poland
    Good location, spacious rooms with huge beds, very helpful staff at check in desk.
  • Joe
    United States United States
    Great location, great beds, a lot of natural light in the rooms and facilities

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Bio Bistro

    No additional info available

Amenities of Basel Backpack
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Game room
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets

Front Desk Services

  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
Basel Backpack takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 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.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
CHF 10 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 20 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds 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 7 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

Guests receive a BaselCard upon check in. This Guest Card includes complementary use of Public Transport within Basel City and surroundings (Zone 10, 11, 13, 14 & 15, including Euroairport), free WiFi, as well as discounts on admission to cultural and leisure activities. 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.

FAQs about Basel Backpack