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Basel

St. Alban-Kirchrain 10
4052 Basel
Switzerland

Tel. +41-61-2720572
Fax. +41-61-2720833
basel@youthhostel.ch

Customer Rating

Total:
91%
91%
Friendliness of Staff:
93%
93%
Efficiency of Service:
90%
90%
Comfort:
86%
86%
Cleanliness:
92%
92%
Security:
92%
92%
Location:
92%
92%

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews Basel

  • 100%
    100%
    08 May 2012 Alan, England & Wales

    Really nice place in a quiet location

  • 90%
    90%
    29 Apr 2012 Gillian, England & Wales

    Comfortable hostel with excellent facilities and good breakfast bar. City has good tram service with free travel pass for hostel residents.

  • 90%
    90%
    20 Jan 2012 Nanien, Netherlands

    I thought it was a pity that the locker outside the room needs to be paid with a swiss franc, when it´s not necessary to have francs for the city. Further a towel rack for every person placed under or next to the wash basin next to the room could be easy to hang up a small towel or accesories. Thanx for the stay!

  • 70%
    70%
    27 Nov 2011 Wendy, Canada

    The Basel Youth Hostel gets points for the friendliness of the staff, and for the convenience of getting a public transport pass for the days of your stay. The hostel loses major points on comfort and atmosphere, however. The design is "modern industrial" and the dorms look like cold barren concrete and plywood prisons, with curtains that do not block the light. No colour, no welcoming feeling, which is a shame because other international hostels can do minimalist without looking so cold.

  • 87%
    87%
    29 Sep 2011 Adam, Canada

    Fairly expensive for a hostel, but I guess thats just Switzerland!

    29 Sep 2011 Ronald, England & Wales

    Unfortunately we did not stay at Basel. We had to cut short our holiday and return home due to medical reasons.

  • 87%
    87%
    12 Sep 2011 Chung, Brazil

    Thank you for your kindness

  • 100%
    100%
    31 Aug 2011 Linda, Netherlands

    Zeer modern hostel. Erg mooi, goede faciliteiten en goede bedden. Prachtige locatie en uitstekend bewegwijzerd vanaf het station. 20 minuten lopen is dan ook echt 20 minuten lopen... ;-)

  • 100%
    100%
    15 Aug 2011 Blake, USA

    helpful staff. They were able to assist with itenerary changes and local travel routes and methods.

  • 80%
    80%
    14 Aug 2011 Gillian, England & Wales

    lovely location. A bit bleak inside, and toilets hard to identify.

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Hostel Overview

The hostel is located in elegant St Alban. The building that houses the hostel is an original Basle family home by the St Alban Canal. In the past, this canal provided a connection between Basle's factories and the river Rhine. The medieval old town, the town centre and a wide variety of galleries and museums are all within easy reach of the hostel. Accommodation is in 1-8 - bedded rooms, and the hostel offers souvenirs, TV, internet access, washing facilities and meals.

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room:
Beds per room:: 2 Beds per room:: 4 Beds per room:: 6+ Total
beds
Number of rooms:
21 39 6 234

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):
Check-in: at any time, rooms are ready from 3 pm, Check-out: until 10 am. Reception with 24-h service, 24-hour access once you're checked in.
Opening times (over the year):
all year

Map & Directions

Street Map and Route Planning

HI Hostel
Basel St. Alban-Kirchrain 10
4052 Basel

Directions

Parking:Parking spaces in the surrounding area.
Location:15 minutes’ walk from the railway station via Aeschenplatz or on tram line No.2 from the railway station to the “Kunstmuseum” (Art Museum) stop. Then 5 minutes’ walk through the Alban suburb down Mühleberg towards the Rhine, past St. Alban Church to the youth hostel. Signposted at the railway station. A reservation confirmation entitles you to a free transfer by public transport from the EuroAirport and the Basel train stations to the youth hotel on your day of arrival.
Rail:15 minutes’ walk from the railway station to the hostel
Airport:7km EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse. From EuroAirport Basel take the Airport shuttle bus no. 50. It will take you to the Basel main station SBB in approximately 16 minutes. From there follow directions as described from the train station SBB.
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Attractions & Facilities

Attractions

Cultural centre nearbyMuseums/art galleries nearby
City centre locationHistorical sites nearby
River/harbour/lake nearbyMain attractions nearby
Swimming pool at or near hostelNightlife nearby
Restaurants nearbyShopping centre/market nearby
Leisure facilities nearbyMeet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Basel

Facilities

Discounts and concessions availableFamily rooms available
Suitable for wheelchair usersBreakfast in price
Hostel open 24hLift
TV roomGroups welcome
Common room(s)Sheets in price
Travel/Tour bureauInternet access
Credit card acceptedCafé/Bar
Meals availableCurrency exchange at or near hostel
Individual traveller welcomeLuggage Store
Lockers availableNon smoking room/area
Garden
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