Gempenstrasse 64, 4053 Basel, Switzerland
#29 of 66 hotels in Basel
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1084 hostel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 September 2023
Lan
United StatesNothing
The hostel is located right behind the train station. From the train station it’s about 7-10 minutes walking to the hostel. It’s very clean and has a kitchen equipped with a microwave for us to cook our own food or get hot water for tea or coffee.🙂
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Emma
United Kingdomnot much i’ve just hit 50 (30 years of backpacking) this place attracts a younger crowd. you self check in so i didn’t meet any staff
the layout it had been considered as a hostel so had all the elements you’d want outdoor space, indoor space, kitchen, cafe, lots of social space and quiet nooks. rooms were cosy and hood blinds on windows. great price
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Ying
Chinatoo many emails received since I booked this property, I think one or two is more than enough
very nice staff, very central location, and very good breakfast
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Zara
SwitzerlandClean, easy checkin
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Marija
Bosnia and HerzegovinaLocation is very good, near the station. Room, toilet and bathroom were clean all the time.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Milly
SwitzerlandExcellent location, clean environment & customer-focused staff ! Excellent pizza served !
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Emily
Canadanothing bad to report :)
i had to check-in late because of travel issues (thx trenitalia lol) and was already anxious being in a new city late at night. the hostel was SO easy to get to from the station and it was a relief to see i could do self check-in :) everything was super clean and the hostel was really nice inside. bed was comfy with lots of storage space as well.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Rosa
Iranاتاق تمیز بود. به ایستگاه قطار خیلی نزدیک هست
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Vincent
IrelandFriendly helpful staff great location just minutes from the Central train station great facilities
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Haolan
Irelandmore food should be provided and available.
location is good. the internal enviroment is very good , eg coffee area , kitchen. it is very clean, staff are very nice. it is a wonderful place for the people to live in.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Hark
United KingdomAll ok 😊
The staff are really friendly and helpful 😃
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Elizaveta
SwitzerlandA little strange smell in the room
Convenient location and round-the-clock check-in
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Tina
United KingdomThe first room was definitely too small for 6 people/beds. Despite an open laundrette in the basement an occupant/s placed the laundry airer full of freshly washed clothes making the whole room stuffy and smelly - this was with no regard to the health of others and the staff should not allow this. Luckily, received another place when discussing the issue and the conditions there were much better.
the location, long opening hours, staff helpful to solve any problems
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Babar
United KingdomAll good
Clean
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Pip80
Italy-nothing
Great location, love the breakfast, it’s like a healthy caffe inside the place, you can do just alla cart or the “all you can eat”. The people at the hotel are very nice and helpful. Beds are comfortable, posituon very close to the station is strategic in Basel. I would return to stay in this cool hotel, if I am alone ir with friends.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Devid
AustraliaVery clean and comfortable. Nice lounge/cafè area too. Super close to the main train station too.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Aira
GermanyLocation
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Nele
GermanyBreakfast was not included which could've been stated a little more clearly when booking, but that's fine once you know. Breakfast is great for the price anyway.
Great location, super close to train station, nice personal, beautiful courtyard
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Susana
SwitzerlandAmazingly comfortable, facilities are top, staff are super friendly, highly recommended
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Katie
United KingdomBedroom was warm, but overall fine.
Excellent social space, kitchen as well. Space to relax, outdoor space. Staff were awesome.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Soheilsh
ItalyIt's a nice and modern hostel, clean and we'll organized. Everything from check in to check out is done automatically
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Laura
Germanystaff was super nice, very clean
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Reece
United KingdomThe toilets were not the nicest. There are no plugs in your bed area, only USB ports which are outdated for the newer iPhones so I was lucky I had my portable charger. Plug sockets in the rooms were also too small to fit a uk to eu adapter.
The lounge area and garden are nice to relax and have a beer in and meet other travellers. Beds were comfortable. Staff are the desk were always friendly and able to help. In a good location close to central station and some cafes, restaurants and shops. About a 15 minute walk to the centre of Basel which is fine for me
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Ekain
SpainThe price might feel a bit expensive, but it is about Switzerland were everything is super expensive, and one has also to consider that some facilities that in other hostels are extra charged (like then luggage store or for instance a bath towel) are included in the initial price.
It is one of the best hostels that I have ever been to. The location is super nice, in a beautiful neighbourhood super close from the railway station and in this way appropriate to reach the city center as well. The facilities of the hostel are super modern, and it provides for example an outstanding terrasse and large spaces to relax or even to work with the computer. This being so, I would say there is a super nice relaxing atmosphere in the hostel, which I personally highly appreciated. It is has nothing to do with a partying style youth hostel. The rooms were also really convenient. The staff was nice and helpful.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Iryna
BelarusNo.
Friendly staff: I checked in late and they sent me detailed information on how to register at the hostel on my own. Comfortable bed, clean room. The location is also very convenient, close to the SBB train station.
Stayed in August 2023
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