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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
20 square metres
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)
15 square metres
1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
15 square metres
4 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom
12 square metres
1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple)
25 square metres
6 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom
12 square metres
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom
15 square metres
4 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)
25 square metres
1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near Basel Zoo

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Youth Hostel Basel in Basel (Basel City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Basel Zoo and Museum for Contemporary Art. This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Basel Paper Mill and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Rhine.

Make yourself at home in one of the 66 guestrooms. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks, housekeeping is provided once per stay, and cribs/infant beds (complimentary) can be requested.

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and tour/ticket assistance.

You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Youth Hostel Basel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Total number of rooms - 66
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Street parking
  • Hosted evening meal
  • Hosted evening meal (reserve)

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish

Room Amenities

Youth Hostel Basel offers 66 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

  • Desk
  • Shower only
  • Housekeeping - once per stay
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Grab bar – Near toilet

Where to Eat

A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).

Youth Hostel Basel has a restaurant on site.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 16

Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only

You need to know

The total price of stay includes a Youth Hostel Membership per day.

Children younger than age 7 may not stay in dormitories. Children age 2 and younger are included in private rooms when using existing bedding.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Contactless check-in is not available

Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Clean & Safe (Switzerland)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

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

  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 20
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.0 per night
  • Hosted evening meal: CHF 19.50

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

Hotel Names

  • Youth Basel
  • Jugendherberge Sjh Basel Hotel
  • Youth Hostel Basel Basel
  • Youth Hostel Basel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • Youth Hostel Basel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Basel

National Rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 1 star Superior.

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