Reviews of Hostel by Hyve Basel
Gempenstrasse 64, 4053 Basel, Switzerland
#29 of 66 hotels in Basel
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1091 hostel reviews
8.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.8
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Comfort
8.7
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
9.1
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Value for money
8.5
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Free WiFi
9.1
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Reviewed: 27 June 2024
Marin
Croatia120 reviews29 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was fine.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 25 June 2024
Christian
United States11 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Kids play area with shared bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Noisy stairwell at night. Would preee table and chairs or mini fridge over a slide with children’s ball pit, it took up too much space.
Location great, very clean. Shared bath was also really clean and nice to use. Quiet neighborhood. Walking distance to all sights.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 25 June 2024
Heather
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0“A great central, value for money location in Basel. Would use again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Our stay coincided with that of a large school group. Nothing more the property could have done but it was quite noisy although they settled well overnight.
Centrally located. Good value for money. Clean and tidy.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Roxana
Germany3 reviews9.0“Lovely”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff were amazing and very helpful and public transport was a min away
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 16 June 2024
Hark
United Kingdom18 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
All ok
Friendly staff and close to the train station also the place is really clean
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Mosom
Singapore64 reviews6 helpful votes8.0“Best hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
We like the location proximity to the train station, within walking distance. Nice environment, friendly staff, clean and comfortable room. Best hostel we have ever stayed.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Catherine
United States2 reviews10“My kids thought it was the best hotel we’ve ever stayed at due to the ball pit in the room 😀”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Kids play area with shared bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly, clean, great for families.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Auzz
India10 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“My stay was short but great experience. If get a change this stay is my first preference.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
No thing so far.
Room was clean, Given bed sheets, shampoo and towels which was really handy.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Clare
United Kingdom47 reviews6 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing to dislike
Perfect in every way. Friendly welcoming staff. Clean comfortable rooms. Great facilities & vibe. One of the best hostels I've stayed at in Europe.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Balázs
Hungary17 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Details of check in would be better to tell earlier, not on spot. Only normal USB to charge in room, no connectors.
Clean rooms, clean bathrooms, kind people!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Clare
United Kingdom47 reviews6 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room code gets emailed / text to you so make sure your phone is charged!
Easy check in, clean room, great location
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Kompaneyets
United States3 reviews3 helpful votes10“Comfy option 5 minutes from the train station”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I booked Hyve last minute since I needed to stay in Basil due to train delays. What a lifesaver! It's a 5 minute walk from the train station and not expensive for Switzerland. I booked a bunk and then quickly reached out since I needed to check in before they left for the night. The hostel responded immediately and even held a lower bunk for me. I checked in on line, so was able to enter the hostel and room using a code. I arrived right before midnight and left at 5am, so can only rate the bed which was good. FYI that the phone charger is imbedded in the bunk light. Also, clean bathroom and everything looked very nice. I highly recommend Hyve!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Jung
Canada1 review10“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
None
Everything! It's very clean
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Franka
Austria10 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“God stay for a weekend”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Close to SBB and Bus & Tram Small outdoor garden nice to sit outside in spring and summer
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Stasyshena
Ukraine12 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
I liked everything. Very clean, moderately quiet (depends on the number of visitors), the staff is polite and always ready to help (additionally, you can be reminded for the Basel card). Everything is arranged for the maximum convenience of residents (games, laundry, baggage room, kitchen, workplaces). 5 minutes to the railway station.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Peponi
Greece4 reviews9.0“Clean, comfy and friendly”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Very low water pressure in my room sink
Clean room, clean shared bathroom and shower, close to the railway station, close to a park and bus station
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Anna
United Kingdom15 reviews10“Dependable at last late minute”- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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I had to rearrange the booking at late hour due to another booking reservation not coming through. At that time I was tired, and on top of it obviously stressed. The reception team was absolutely amazing and understanding, helped me with check in despite reception out of hours, very welcoming, clear communicaton on further step. Very pleasant and dependable place to stay.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Vince
Hungary1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very clean modern room and facilities
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Joelle
United States11 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The size of the cabinet inside the room is like a cubby for shoes. I just put all my valuables in a book bag and locked it up, and trusted at roommates won't take my suitcase lol.
Very clean and friendly staff. Free towel!!! Big room.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Ivana
Slovakia25 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Better than typical hostels, possible to get private room for the normal price. Check in and check out possible to do online or by yourself. Accessible toilets for handicapped people. Not far from main train station. Recommended
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Arunjay
United Kingdom8 reviews1 helpful vote10“Will stay here next time I’m in Basel”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lack of plug points in the room
Warm and welcome, way better than a hotel
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Maximiliano
United States11 reviews1 helpful vote10“Pleasant stay in great location of Basel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Lockers in room are somewhat loud, so be considerate when using while others are asleep. It was somewhat difficult to climb up to top bunk.
Really wonderful hostel located just minutes walk away from SBB train station. Lockers available for storing your luggage before or after check-in or check-out. Very easy to complete self check-in. Really clean rooms, toilets, and showers. Spacious lockers within room. Laundry room and game room located downstairs. Beds are comfy and have personal USB slots & light. Bar and lounge located on ground floor with nice laid back vibe. Overall a really great experience, great value for what you spend.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Moonsun
Italy28 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Great experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Recycle bins are not near the kicthen, but they are in a corner near the main entrance. If they were close to the kitchen, I'm sure guests would use them more. I would improve the clean-ups in the dining area. Some chips stays under a table for half a day.
The hostel and its facilities are very well described. Very very close to the Banhof. I stayed in an 6-bed dormitory,: beds are large and the mattress was comfortable. Lockers are big enough to leave all your stuff, luggage included. One real towel is provided for free. In the bathrooms you can also find real hairdriers (not a silly thing especially if you are long-haired woman). The kitchen is well equipped and clean.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Casey
United States2 reviews9.0“Super easy to reach, in a nice location, that was shockingly quiet from city buzz.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I wish I had seen that there were two types of single rooms, one of which does not have its own private bathroom/shower. I booked the one that didn't. It wasn't a deal breaker, it just wasn't super clear from booking.com. Also, there was a really intense clanging noise in the morning that I found was the cleaning crew in the next rooms. I tend to sleep on the later side, but it was very jarring. If you're an early riser, I can't imagine that being an issue. Things were very quiet otherwise.
Easy to get in, to check in, and show yourself around. Nice that there was a cozy open cafe on the main level, and the terrace looked nice. I'm bummed I didn't order a pizza on site!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Davide
Italy2 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No parking at all
Stayed in April 2024
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