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 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.
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Most popular amenities
- 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
Kaye
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“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.”
Muhammad
Canada“Faculty was clean and staff was really cooperative.”
Leticia
United States“The building is new and clean. The staff was friendly and the breakfast was amazing.”- Kelly
Australia“Beautiful location, with creek next to it and short stroll to river, city, and trains. The facilities were super clean and showers worked well.” - Kilinc Germany“The stuff were kind and helpful. The location was good. Organization of the facility was above average.”
Patrick
United Kingdom“Basel Youth Hostel (Jugendherberge Basel) is a modern conversion of what was originally a factory building dating from 1850s. It's close to the Rhein, and about 15 min on foot from the Kunstmuseum tram stop (and the Altstadt), or 20 min on foot...”- Nalçaiyi
Turkey“The staff was so caring and they were helpfull about everything. The breakfast was too amazing with the open buffet concept and beds were too comfy. Also they are willing to help even before the staying process from the chat on booking. Definitely...” - Michael Canada“Super stylish place and an excellent breakfast with a gorgeous outdoor dining area”
Diego
Switzerland“The sorroundings are charming and very nice Super close to the museums”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Färberkeller
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Amenities of Basel Youth HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.4
Most popular amenities
- 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
- Linens
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Ping-pong
- Game room
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs CHF 20 per day.
- Street parking
Transportation
- Public transit tickets
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & 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
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Elevator
- 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 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
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-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.
