Basel Youth Hostel, Basel
Overview
A mere 0.8 miles from Swiss Architecture Museum, the designer Basel Youth hostel offers an à la carte restaurant on site. Housed in a contemporary-style building, this hostel is a short way from the River Rhine.
Location
The Basel hostel is in the very heart of the city center, with access to Gate of Spalen, located approximately a 25-minute walk away. The accommodation is also in the vicinity of Basel Paper Mill Museum.
Families can have quality time by visiting the non-profit Zoo Basel, which is about 25 minutes' walk away.
Basel-Mulhouse airport is located a 15-minute ride away, while Badischer Bahnhof train stop is 1.6 miles from the hostel.
Rooms
Some rooms provide free wireless internet to enhance guests' leisure time. Featuring bath sheets and towels, the private bathrooms at the Basel property are also equipped with a shower.
Eat & Drink
Faerberkeller, the on-site restaurant, invites guests for dinner. You can enjoy evenings in the terrace bar. Guests can enjoy dinner at Restaurant St. Alban-Eck, which is in close proximity to this hostel, or at Gasthof zum Goldenen Sternen, about a 5-minute stroll away.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking lot
- Off-site parking lot
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Baggage storage
- Locker room
- Elevator
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Table tennis
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's play area
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Recommended for:
Play Table Tennis
Play table tennis at the hostel's game room with provided equipment. Involves rallies and serves.
Hike Nature Park
Hike trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park. Requires walking boots for paths.
Take Ferry Ride
Board ferry at Basel St. Albantal ferry dock for river crossing. Involves short boat trip.
Ride Tram
Ride tram using free Mobility Ticket to Hardstrasse stop. Involves boarding and traveling.
Eat at Restaurant
Eat meal at the hostel's restaurant. Involves selecting and ordering food items.
Use Shuttle Service
Take free shuttle service to nearby spots. Involves waiting and boarding vehicle.
Location
Significant Location
Maja Sacher-Platz is near Kunstmuseum, Basel Minster, and Messe Basel, serving as a cultural hub.
Historic Neighborhood
The Old Town district is known for its medieval architecture, featuring Spalentor, Rathaus, and narrow cobblestone streets.
Dining Options
Walliser Kanne, Restaurant zur Erle, and Brasserie Les Trois Rois offer Swiss cuisine and international dishes.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants