Basel Youth Hostel
Basel Youth Hostel
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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 100 metres from Basel Paper Mill, a paper, printing and writing museum. Basel St. Albantal ferry dock and Hardstrasse tram stop are also 100 metres away. The Basel SBB Train Station is a 15-minute walk away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
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SustainabilityThis property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
HI-Q&S Certified
Ibex Fairstay
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Saša
Serbia“Clean and big space, big rooms, great showers, not to crowded in the mornings. Good food. Friendly staff. Big, specious kitchen and working/chill area. Good location, close to rive and city centre. Good internet.” - Pavinee
Ireland“The area is beautiful. Short walk to public transportation.” 
Kerol
Netherlands“⭐ 5/5 – An Amazing Stay at Basel Youth Hostel I didn’t expect to be this impressed by a hostel, but Basel Youth Hostel really delivered. From the moment I arrived, I noticed how clean, spacious, and well-maintained everything was—it instantly...”- Melita
Slovenia“Great location. Room, showers and bathroom were clean, friendly staff, good breakfast…” - Maria
United Kingdom“Great location. Fabulous building, clean bedrooms. Friendly employees.” 
Regina
Hungary“It is in a peaceful and calm area, but close to different stops of public transport, so you can get anywhere easily. The staff was very kind and helpful.”
Sian United Kingdom“The property itself was beautiful, a stone’s throw from the Rhine and next to a tributary. The architecture has been retained to give the building character.”- Nadine
Portugal“The building is beautiful, calm location, room was comfortable and had everything I needed.” 
Thuyduong88 Netherlands“Very friendly staff, great facilities and comfort. The location was beautiful, just superb!”- Kitkos
Greece“Everything was exceptional, from the sleeping quarters to the common area . It was a very good value for money”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Färberkeller
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Facilities of Basel Youth HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.4
Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Table tennis
- Games room
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs CHF 20 per day.
- Street parking
Transport
- Public transport tickets
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
House rulesBasel Youth Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
