Basel Backpack - Hostel

Property class: 2
Basel hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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When visiting Basel, Basel Backpack - Hostel 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. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop is 9 minutes away.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Washer/dryer
  • Elevator

Room options

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View all photos for 8 - Bed Dormitory, Female

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small table, and a chair.

8 - Bed Dormitory, Female

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A room with a wooden bed, a large window with blue curtains, a radiator, and a wall-mounted picture.

Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden desk, a globe, a bed with a floral duvet, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 8-Bed-Dormitory, Mixed

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small table, and a chair.

8-Bed-Dormitory, Mixed

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
192 Dornacherstrasse, Basel, BS, 4053

What's nearby

  • Basel University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Basel Zoo - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Marktplatz - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Basler Muenster - 7 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport) - 24 min drive
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 25 min drive
  • Basel Station - 11 min walk
  • Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Basel SBB Station - 13 min walk
  • Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Peng Dumplings - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thai Square - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Manufacture - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nam Soup Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Plato Kitchen Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Basel Backpack - Hostel

  • When visiting Basel, Basel Backpack - Hostel 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. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop is 9 minutes away.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 16 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Express check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • This property will place a credit card authorization for the price of the first night without city tax for any bookings.

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 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Offsite parking nearby (CHF 12 per day)
    • Street parking available

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Washer and dryer

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

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

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 10 for adults and CHF 5 for children
  • Towels are available for an extra charge of CHF 2 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CHF 30.0 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

Pets

  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 10 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs CHF 12 per day

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay

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.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Basel Backpack - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Basel Backpack - Hostel 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 Basel Backpack - Hostel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of CHF 10 per pet, per day. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Basel Backpack - Hostel?

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

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Basel Backpack - Hostel?

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 Basel Backpack - Hostel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Basel Backpack - Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Basel Backpack - Hostel like?

Basel Backpack - Hostel is a short 9-minute walk from Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop and 7 minutes' walk from Basel University.

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