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Basel Backpack - Hostel

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, rollaway beds
Exterior
Restaurant
Restaurant
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
192 Dornacherstrasse, Basel, BS, 4053
  • Basel University
    7 min walk
  • Basel Zoo
    3 min drive
  • Basel Art Museum
    4 min drive
  • Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport)
    24 min drive

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, rollaway beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 15.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, rollaway beds

8-Bed-Dormitory, Mixed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, rollaway beds

8 - Bed Dormitory, Female

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Basel

With a stay at Basel Backpack - Hostel in Basel (Gundeldingen), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Heiliggeistkirche and 7 minutes by foot from Basel University. .This hostel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Wolf-Gottesacker and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Via Gottardo.
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What's nearby

  • Basel Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Basler Muenster - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • St. Jakobshalle - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Marktplatz - 6 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Basel Station - 11 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'esquina - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Manufacture - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Spark Wine & Coffee Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant zur Wanderruh - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Gundeli Casino - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Basel Backpack - Hostel

Basel hostel in Gundeldingen with a restaurant and a bar
Basel Backpack - Hostel offers 16 accommodations with washers/dryers and complimentary newspapers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. This Basel hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.
At Basel Backpack - Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Basel Backpack - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Off-site parking available (CHF 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: CHF 8 for adults and CHF 4 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike rentals

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Washer/dryer

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Washer and dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property will place a credit card authorization for the price of the first night without city tax for any bookings.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 30.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CHF 8 for adults and CHF 4 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 10 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 10 per pet, per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

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Basel Backpack - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 59 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Room was okay but the the whole building and the floors were very smelly!!!! Bathroom on the floors were okay but downstairs by the lobby was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shruti

I paid for a queen single bed room but was given a family room with 4 bunk beds. I was struggling with power outlets to charge my phones because of not enough of them around my bed. Was way different than what was shown during booking. Had to checkout and walk to Basel SBB station early morning hours like around 5:30 to 6 but did not feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended for young or old.
Cool "hipster" location, all good, like one should expect from a hostel. Transit pass a valuable plus. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

JYOTHISH

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jordan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved it. Great property managers that were very helpful and reasonable in making our stay better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a really nice place to stay, close to the central station and supermarkets.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Grzegorz

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Prices do not match on hotels.com and hotel
At check-in the cc for booking was not charged, so I had to pay a higher price than on the booking confirmation: CHF 33 instead of CHF 29. Should be some additional guest tax?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bereket

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mostly loved how helpful, friendly and down-to-earth the staff was. Warm showers, a clean and comfortable place to lay my head. What more could I ask for?
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Markus

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An experience
It was great but it was difficult to find the place at the beginning
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Jackie, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the train state, bus station. Friendly stuffs, close to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Zbigniew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very friendly place and it was perfect for what I needed. The staff is very helpful and I couldn’t ask more for a night in Basel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful & friendly staff. In a good area close to public transport & city but nice quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and service. Comfortable and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maurizio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Buona 😋😋
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Pol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Pol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023