Youth Hostel Basel

Basel hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

Desk, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

In the heart of Basel City Centre, Youth Hostel Basel offers a welcoming atmosphere with a rooftop terrace, an arcade for entertainment, and a library to unwind. Enjoy local flavors at the on-site restaurant and bar or get help planning your trip with tour/ticket assistance. Previous guests appreciated the helpful staff.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Pet friendly
Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

Housekeeping once per stay
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Arcade/game room
Library
Snack bar/deli
Self-serve laundry
Meeting room
Picnic area
Free newspapers in the lobby
Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

Free cribs/infant beds
Terrace
Laundry facilities
Elevator
Limited housekeeping
Arcade/game room

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Tomorrow

Oct 27 - Oct 28

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Private bathroom

Pet friendly

Desk

12 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Private bathroom

Pet friendly

Desk

12 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Pet friendly

Desk

20 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Private bathroom

Pet friendly

Desk

15 sq m
Sleeps 4
4 Twin Beds

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Pet friendly

In-room safe

Desk

15 sq m
Sleeps 4
4 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple)

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Pet friendly

In-room safe

Desk

25 sq m
Sleeps 6
6 Twin Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

In-room safe

Desk

15 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

In-room safe

Desk

25 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Maja Sacher-Platz 10, Basel, 4052

What's nearby

Basel Art Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Basler Muenster - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Marktplatz - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Congress Center Basel - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
St. Jakobshalle - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 16 min drive
Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport) - 16 min drive
Basel SBB Station - 17 min walk
Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) - 17 min walk
Basel Station - 18 min walk
Marktplatz Tram Stop - 17 min walk
University Tram Stop - 19 min walk
Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop - 21 min walk

Restaurants

‪Boo - ‬10 min walk
‪Brü specialty coffee - ‬19 min walk
‪Cartell - ‬11 min walk
‪B1 Rooftop Bistro - ‬8 min walk
‪Restaurant Aeschenplatz - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Youth Hostel Basel

When visiting Basel, Youth Hostel Basel is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a terrace.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 66 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
- Minimum check-in age: 16
- Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
- For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 16

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs only)*

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

- Street parking available

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free self-serve breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:30 AM
Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge (reservations required)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli

Working away

Meeting room

Services

24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage

Facilities

Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Arcade/game room

Accessibility

Elevator
Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Home comfort

Heating

Sleep well

Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Shower only
Towels

Stay connected

Desk

More

Housekeeping (once per stay)

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

Hosted evening meal costs CHF 19.50

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for CHF 50.0 per night

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day

Parking

Parking is available nearby and costs CHF 20

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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.

Also known as

Youth Basel

Jugendherberge Sjh Basel Hotel

Youth Hostel Basel Basel

Youth Hostel Basel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Youth Hostel Basel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Basel

Frequently asked questions

Does Youth Hostel Basel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Youth Hostel Basel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Youth Hostel Basel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day.

Is parking offered on site at Youth Hostel Basel?

No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Youth Hostel Basel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Youth Hostel Basel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Basel (7-min drive) and Casino Barriere De Blotzheim (13-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Youth Hostel Basel and nearby?

Youth Hostel Basel has an arcade and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Youth Hostel Basel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Youth Hostel Basel like?

Youth Hostel Basel is a short 8-minute walk from Basel Art Museum and 11 minutes' walk from Basler Muenster.

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Youth Hostel Basel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

The breakfast was very good and included in the price. (3 reviews)

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Popular mentions

Breakfast

Room

Service staff

Building

10/10 Exceptional

May 14, 2025

Such an amazing property that had so much to offer. It was in a great area, had amazing staff and the free breakfast buffet was sublime.

Jacob, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 27, 2024

Good value for money, very nice building

Marina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 16, 2024

Really Nice!

Teresa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 9, 2024

Great place to stay

Great hostel pretty close to the city center. Very clean and comfortable. Spacy rooms. Amazing service with possibility to get food in the evening. Very good breakfast that is included in the price. Free public transport ticket. My best recommendations!

Alexey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 3, 2023

Highly recommend. Great location, very clean

Location was great. Right near the river. 20min walk to train station. Staff was really nice. Hostel was very clean. The rooms were big enough and very clean as well. Breakfast was very good. Only annoying thing is that you have to pay for a towel. But overall one of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed in.

Melissa, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 17, 2024

It was okay, some issue with internet, paid far too much for this type hotel room.

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 16, 2025

Leuke hostel.

Gunstig gelegen hostel op wandelafstand van het station (ongeveer 20 min)

Steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 4, 2025

Schöne Jugendherbege

Sehr schön gelegen. Sauberes Bad & Betten. Sehr gutes Frühstück. Ich komme wieder. =)

Erika, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 2, 2025

Claudine, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 23, 2025

Eurovision Song Contest

Jag åkte till Basel för att uppleva ESC. Detta vandrarhem har ett jättebra läge i en mysig del av staden. Personalen jättetrevlig och hjälpsam. Bra frukost. Bra möjlighet till trygg förvaring av väskor innan incheckning och efter utcheckning. Stora, låsbara skåp i rummen där både en stor resväska samt Kånken-ryggsäck får plats. Framförallt kände jag mig väldigt trygg på detta vandrarhem. Det är det absolut viktigaste för mig när jag bor på vandrarhem. Enda negativa var sängarna. Jag kunde inte sova i övre sängen med undre sängen gick utan problem så om jag vet att jag kan få den undre sängen skulle jag absolut bo här igen.

Sofie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 18, 2025

Lotta, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 26, 2025

Auskunft, Frühstück, ruhige Nacht

ruth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 21, 2025

Jesutomi Linus, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 4, 2025

Johan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 4, 2025

Philippe, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 4, 2025

Tolle Jugendherberge!

Ich war gemeinsam mit einer Freundin in der Jugendherberge und es hat uns sehr gut gefallen! Das gesamte Team ist außerordentlich freundlich, hilfsbereit und kompetent, die Zimmer sind schön und sauber, das Essen ist sehr lecker und die Lage ist ebenfalls sehr schön. Alles ist sehr gut organisiert. Wir kommen gerne wieder!👍

Beate, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 16, 2024

architecture Location Noise in corridors -

helmut und evi, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Oct 31, 2024

Mohamad Aref, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 3, 2024

mycket fint läge nära Rhen. Enkelt och avskalat (modernt)boende. Stort rum m dusch. Vänlig och kunnig personal. Många större grupper och ofta hög ljudvolym.

Ann-charlotte, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 13, 2024

Reo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 24, 2024

Belle découverte à Bâle

Chambre double très propre et confortable, mais plus petite que l'impression donnée par les photos. J'ai adoré le style industriel du bâtiment, mais il faut admettre que c'est assez écho avec tout ce béton. Heureusement pour nous, c'était très calme lors de notre séjour. Petit déjeuner inclus fort bienvenu. J'y retournerai lors de mes prochains séjours à Bâle.

Andreanne, 1-night trip