The 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

The 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

Everything was excellent. If I come back to Basel for sure I'll book here again. Thx for everything Mo...

Stayed in June 2022

Cool 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

During 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

The staff and the cleaning were great.

Stayed in May 2022

Baby 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

zero

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

Very 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

nothing

everything

Stayed in May 2022

Nothing

Cleaned hostel, & wide room with comfortable & wide bed

Stayed in May 2022

Down your rates

Come and see b n b hotel in basel

Stayed in May 2022

nothing 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

All good.

Great location. Good beds.

Stayed in April 2022

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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

only complaint is that the plugs had a weird layout but that doesn’t matter

the staff were really nice

Stayed in February 2023

near the zoo, near the train station and just in front of a tram stop, very convenient.

Stayed in August 2022

No 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

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