Basel Youth Hostel
Maja Sacher-Platz 10, Vorstädte, 4052 Basel, Switzerland – Excellent location - show map
Contemporary design, clean facilities, great breakfast
United Kingdom
Set very close to banks of the River Rhine, this designer hostel is next to the old city gate of St. Alban. It combines historic architecture with contemporary interiors and offers free WiFi and free Mobility Ticket for the use of public transport in Basel. St. Alban Youth Hostel was designed by the innovative architects Buchner & Bründler. Its reception, lounge and dining area are all one big open space with a modern design and furnishing. 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. Set in the heart of Basel, the hostel is just 100 metres from Basel Paper Mill, a paper, printing and writing museum. Basel St. Albantal ferry dock and Hardstrasse tram stop are also 100 metres away. The Basel SBB Train Station is a 15-minute walk away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
Sustainability certification
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- Anastasia
United Kingdom“Contemporary design, clean facilities, great breakfast” 
Gezgin_sema
Turkey“Breakfast was delightful. The hostel staff was kind and helpful. Toilets and showers were clean.”
Anton
Germany“Everything from check-in over dinner and breakfast to check out went extremely smoothly. This is a well organised place, which I'd always recommend.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Färberkeller
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Facilities of Basel Youth HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Shower
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Socket near the bed
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Table tennis
- Games room
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Street parking
- Public transport tickets
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cash
Basel Youth Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that the public transfer (2nd class) from EuroAirport or Basel main train stations to the hotel on the day of your arrival is free of charge with your booking confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
For bookings of more than 10 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Basel Youth Hostel
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Guests staying at Basel Youth Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Buffet
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Check-in at Basel Youth Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Basel Youth Hostel has 1 restaurant:
- Färberkeller
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Basel Youth Hostel is 0.7 miles from the centre of Basel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Basel Youth Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Games room
- Table tennis
- Themed dinner nights
- Tour or class about local culture
- Live sport events (broadcast)
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The prices at Basel Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
