Dornacherstrasse 192, 4053 Basel, Switzerland
#40 of 66 hotels in Basel
Guests' ChoiceBased on 903 hostel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 June 2022
Chia-yu
GermanyThe noise of the club or party outside the hostel almost throughout the night can be a bit annoying.
The location and environment are fairly good. The staffs are very friendly. I like the plants in the area, the double bed experience in the hostel and Basel card.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 26 June 2022
Tom
AustraliaThe hostel is located on an ally of the industrisl units. The building was rather old and ruined and nothing typical of Switzerland(looked like the hostels in third world countries). Rooms had strange arrangemenrs for the power outlets, where one would have to lay under the bed and try to place the power plug on the tight space between the bed frame and the wall. Lockers were in poor condition and not so secure. Toilets doors locks were not working. Kitchen was old and not tidy/clean. Basel as a city as an dump full of middle easterners.
Staff were kind and provided free of cost tickets for local and to airport transport, as well as free fruit for the breakfast.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 20 June 2022
Helena
AustriaThe hostel is located in a beautiful converted warehouse complex, surrounded by an organic restaurant, an athmospheric bar, theatre etc. Lots of plants everywhere, too! Also, this hostel has some very large beds.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 20 June 2022
Olga
ColombiaEverything was excellent. If I come back to Basel for sure I'll book here again. Thx for everything Mo...
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 12 June 2022
B
NetherlandsCool atmosphere in a previous industrial complex now with many individual initiatives. Amongst them there are nice cafes and restarants with outdoor areas.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 10 June 2022
Ksenia
SwitzerlandDuring my stay it was extremely loud during the nights(up to 3 am) - some kids-teenagers stayed on the floor, they were lauthing, shouting, running like no one else was around, reception was closed so there is no one to tell about it
Bed is very comfortable, rooms are big, enough bathrooms on the floor
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 5 June 2022
Edgar
PanamaThe staff and the cleaning were great.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 3 June 2022
Rob
NetherlandsBaby bed was absent, despite it being confirmed. We got an extra matrass but baby rolled out 3 times kind of ruining our sleep
Nice personel, good beers and OK location.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 17 May 2022
Alygal
Ukrainezero
it was really great experience for my visit to basel , very comfy place, great staff friendly and very helpful , excellent location
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 17 May 2022
Mateusz
PolandVery good utilities, kitchen has everything you could imagine for cooking. The vibe of the room and the furniture are awesome. It’s close to Basel SBB. A lot of shops nearby (Migros, Aldi, Lidl) makes it a perfect place to stay for a city break. The receptionist is a very kind person. 11/10 would come again!
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 15 May 2022
Mariam
Egyptnothing
everything
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 14 May 2022
Nesma
EgyptNothing
Cleaned hostel, & wide room with comfortable & wide bed
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 6 May 2022
Mohamed
Sri LankaDown your rates
Come and see b n b hotel in basel
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 5 May 2022
Marina
Francenothing to say except fro improvement to install some curtains around each bed for dormitories everything all right. very nice people. I felt in security
perfect place for back packers. very useful. only 15 minuts walking from train station. bus and tram stop next to hotel. bus ticket offered @ reception of hotel
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 27 April 2022
Jen
GermanyAll good.
Great location. Good beds.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 1 June 2023
Anonymous
GermanyRead another block!
I stayed in Basel for four nights, two at Hyve and two at Basel Backback. So, I can compare two hostels (in both cases I stayed in a shared mixed room) Hyve's pros: it is a nicer place to stay (the design, everything is clean). As I stayed at the hostel not just for a night, it was important for me to drink coffee there and relax after exhausting trip. I could do that in Hyve. It has a pleasant zone to have meal, work at the laptop, and read. Separate WC for women and men. USB charger near every bad. Booked bed for you. Towels are included in the price. Hairdryer even with a cone for curly hair. Basel ticket is sent you in advance by email, so you can reach the hostel for free. Hyve's cons: more expensive but the tax is already included. Common bathroom. Rather small rooms. Backpack's pros: it is cheaper. Larger rooms. Separated bathrooms. Hairdryer. Backpack's cons: you choose any bad in the room. Old building and design where you don't want to stay. Common toilets. Tax is not included in the final price (like tourist tax, 4 CHF per night). Not sockets near beds. No towels. Basel ticket is given at the reception only (only paper version).
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 24 February 2023
Anonymous
United Kingdomonly complaint is that the plugs had a weird layout but that doesn’t matter
the staff were really nice
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2022
Anonymous
United Kingdomnear the zoo, near the train station and just in front of a tram stop, very convenient.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Anonymous
GermanyNo hot showers! Unacceptable. No soap in the showers, even the basic check stuff would be fine but nothing. Hand soap also out in many bathrooms! No towels nor info on how / if to rent one. Lots of basic details missing from this place. Never would’ve stayed here if I knew I wouldn’t get a warm shower it was too cool to even go under the water. I tried both bathrooms.
Fairly clean
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 April 2025
Idercia
FranceThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 6 April 2025
Deda
AlbaniaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 3 March 2025
Lyudmyla
NetherlandsThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 1 March 2025
Milorad
North MacedoniaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 28 February 2025
Rohit
PolandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 26 February 2025
Mallick
GermanyThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2025
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