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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.

The place was chill, clean, and modern with a nice interior.

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8.5
Very good
1,482 reviews
Price from
£49
per night

Just 300 metres from the SBB Basel railway station (exit Gundeldingen), Hostel by Hyve Basel offers budget accommodation just a 15-minute walk from Basel's city centre.

The cafe offers a good breakfast, barista coffee, and simple meals. A communal kitchen can be used by all guests between 07:00 and 23:00. A selection of restaurants and bars can be found within walking distance of the hostel.

Great location, only a few blocks from train station. Lovely staff! Breakfast is great, varied, rich and healthy. The rooms are cozy and warm, comfortable beds and pillow. Bathroom is outside the room which I prefer, they are always clean. Luggage storage at no extra cost. Common areas are lovely! wifi excellent. Probably the best hostel I’ve stayed in throughout Europe.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,880 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

The Basel Backpack is housed in a renovated historic factory, only 10 minutes from Basel’s main train station. The Basel Mobility Ticket (free public transport) is included in the rates.

Wi-Fi is available free of charge.

This bnb is actually in a very relaxed part of Basel, and it's a very nice place to stay overnight. 😊 We loved the fact that the city of Basel granted this hotel to print out the Basel card in our name so we could make use of public transportation and have a reduction on museum visits. Our room was spacious and light with a hammock as a lovely extra. And two comforters on the double bed, just like home 👌 The staff were all very friendly and forthcoming. The breakfast was basic, but the bread was fresh and delightful. Also not expensive in comparison to the Swiss prices in general.

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8.2
Very good
2,384 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

Situated in Basel and with Messe Basel reachable within 1.2 km, Silo Design & Boutique Hostel Basel features express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a living room, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. Featuring a garden, the property is located within 2.4 km of Kunstmuseum Basel. The hostel has family rooms.

I had a great stay at Silo Design & Boutique Hostel Basel. The hostel is located in a former silo building that has been renovated and transformed into a modern and stylish accommodation - one of the most stylish and nicest accommodation that I have ever experienced! We shared the room (4bed dorms) with 2 other people, everything was super clean - even the shared bathroom. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was tasty. The hostel is close to the tram station and the city center (you can easily walk there), so it was easy to explore Basel and its attractions. I would highly recommend Silo Design & Boutique Hostel Basel to anyone looking for a unique and affordable stay in Basel.

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8.9
Fabulous
440 reviews
Price from
£46
per night

Basel-Stadt Gundeldingen Zimmer 404, WC in the hallway, outside the room is situated in Basel, 2.4 km from Jewish Museum of Basel and 2.8 km from Basel Cathedral. The property is around 2.8 km from Pfalz Basel, 1.7 km from Architectural Museum and 3.2 km from Blue and White House. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, all rooms include a desk. At Basel-Stadt Gundeldingen Zimmer 404, WC in the hallway, outside the room the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.

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10
Exceptional
3 reviews
Price from
£76
per night

Basel-Stadt Gundeldingen Zimmer 402, WC in the hallway, outside the room is set in Basel, 2.4 km from Jewish Museum of Basel and 2.8 km from Basel Cathedral. The property is around 2.8 km from Pfalz Basel, 1.7 km from Architectural Museum and 3.2 km from Blue and White House. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, the rooms are fitted with a desk. At Basel-Stadt Gundeldingen Zimmer 402, WC in the hallway, outside the room every room has bed linen and towels.

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7.3
Good
4 reviews
Price from
£69
per night

Basel-Stadt Gundeldingen Zimmer 403, WC in the hallway, outside the room is located in Basel, 1.7 km from Architectural Museum and 3.2 km from Blue and White House. The property is around 2.4 km from Jewish Museum of Basel, 2.8 km from Basel Cathedral and 2.8 km from Pfalz Basel. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, every room is fitted with a desk. At Basel-Stadt Gundeldingen Zimmer 403, WC in the hallway, outside the room each room is equipped with bed linen and towels.

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7.5
Good
22 reviews
Price from
£69
per night

Set in Saint-Louis, 4.1 km from Blue and White House, Chambre climatisée et cosy Auberge du manala Hôtel 24 24 offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 5.2 km from Jewish Museum of Basel, 5.3 km from Messe Basel and 5.6 km from Zoological Garden. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4.1 km from Marktplatz Basel.

All guest rooms at the hostel come with a flat-screen TV and a kitchen. At Chambre climatisée et cosy Auberge du manala Hôtel 24 24 the rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a shared bathroom.

Fantastic room, clean and big!

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8.2
Very good
21 reviews
Price from
£62
per night

Located in Saint-Louis, 3.9 km from Blue and White House, Suite 2 lits Auberge du Manala Hôtel 24 24 proche Basel provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 5 km from Jewish Museum of Basel, 5.1 km from Messe Basel and 5.4 km from Zoological Garden. The property is allergy-free and is situated 4 km from Marktplatz Basel.

All guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a coffee machine. Guest rooms include a private bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen.

Everything was great, the apartment is spacious, 10 minutes easy walk to the train station, 10 minutes by city bus to Basel. Functional shared kitchen. Any agreement with the owner was possible.

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8.2
Very good
32 reviews
Price from
£69
per night

Situated in Saint-Louis, 3.9 km from Blue and White House, Chambre climatisée cosy Auberge du Manala Hôtel 24-24 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 5 km from Jewish Museum of Basel, 5.1 km from Messe Basel and 5.4 km from Zoological Garden. The property is non-smoking and is located 4 km from Marktplatz Basel.

At the hostel, the rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels.

The room was clean, the area was quiet and one could sleep comfortably. It was also easy to get to Basel the next day. I arrived the Location very late, but it was pretty easy to get in and find my room

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7.4
Good
11 reviews
Price from
£62
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,777 reviews
    Good amount of space in our room, perfect for our 1 year old. Safe cot provided. Great location for exploring the old town. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and the travel card was a fantastic touch.
    Brooke
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £295.01
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 440 reviews
    Such an exceptional dormitory I've ever stayed.. Loved the mood and interior, amazing homemade bread and granola..! No other hostel competes with here of the same price.
    Mehyeong
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £207.97
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,880 reviews
    One of the best hostels i ever stayed . Best in Switzerland Staff are very nice , special thanks to lovely ESRA (anladınız TR) They send you email of free tram ticket but you dont need it . Because i walked everywhere Location = get out of train station from media matket side. Go 300 meters directly on a lovely street . Everything you going to visit are on other side of station Sink in every room I advice you to stay here,
    Maşuk Cahit
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £295.01
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 440 reviews
    It’s an architectural masterpiece. A really interesting space. Also functional as a co-working/office space too that doesn’t get in the way of your stay. Staff were lovely as well. Overall quality was amazing, the best hostel we’ve stayed in. It’s more akin to a hotel that has hostel rooms, but still has a chic hostel vibe to it.
    David
    Young couple
  • 6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 943 reviews
    Cheap, great location
    Simone
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £242.20
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,482 reviews
    Great breakfast for a youth hostel, clean and comfortable rooms and a warm and friendly atmosphere. A real mix of ages - nice to see older people and families. Plenty of showers, so no need to wait.
    Hayley
    Solo traveller
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,394 reviews
    Great location, safe bike storage and air conditioned room
    Hilary
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £242.20
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,482 reviews
    The hostel is located in a nice area near old city - quiet with stream running by, trees, lovely church and small clusters of houses. Breakfast was good with enough to pick from. The shared dormitory room is spacious.
    Meg Marumoto
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £207.97
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,880 reviews
    This an amazing place! I haven’t stayed in hostels for a long time, but as I am on the road for a month it seemed a good idea. So positively surprised. Everything is so clean and feels solid. The beds, sheets, towels, are very proper, clean are of good quality, as are the bathrooms. Great light common spaces. The building is quite calm and sound proof. Calm ‘mature’ guests. Slept like a baby here. Location is convenient next to the station, enough resto’s, coffee and supermarket around the corner. Breakfast is good, staff responsive.
    Johanna
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £242.20
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,482 reviews
    Amazing for a youth hostel! Staff were friendly and helpful, beds were very comfortable, bathrooms were immaculately clean. Building is beautiful inside and out and it's a great location too (very close to the amazing Basel Paper Museum!).
    Elouise
    Solo traveller

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