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Basel Backpack - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Basel with a restaurant and a bar

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, rollaway beds
Balcony
Interior
Restaurant
Restaurant

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, rollaway beds

Deluxe Double Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 8 Ping (26 square meters)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Washer/dryer
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 4.52 Ping (15 square meters)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, rollaway beds

8-Bed-Dormitory, Mixed

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Washer/dryer
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 Ping (30 square meters)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, rollaway beds

8 - Bed Dormitory, Female

8.0 out of 10
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Washer/dryer
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 Ping (30 square meters)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
192 Dornacherstrasse, Basel, BS, 4053

What's nearby

  • Basel Zoo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • St. Jakobshalle - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Marktplatz - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Basler Muenster - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Basel Station - 11 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'esquina - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Manufacture - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Spark Wine & Coffee Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant zur Wanderruh - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Gundeli Casino - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Basel Backpack - Hostel

Hostel located in Gundeldingen
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room at Basel Backpack - Hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and express check-in
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, barbecue grills, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as free WiFi and free newspapers.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CHF 8 for adults and CHF 4 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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
This property will place a credit card authorization for the price of the first night without city tax for any bookings.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

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 4.20 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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CHF 8 for adults and CHF 4 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 10 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 10 per pet, per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 30.0 per night

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards
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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Basel Backpack - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of CHF 10 per pet, per day.

What time is check-in at Basel Backpack - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Basel Backpack - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Basel Backpack - Hostel located?

Located in Gundeldingen, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Basel University, BIS Tower, and Via Gottardo. Zoological Garden and Offene Kirche Elisabethen are also within 1 mi (2 km). Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop is 9 minutes by foot and Basel Station is 11 minutes.

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Basel Backpack - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 63 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a really nice place to stay, close to the central station and supermarkets.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved it. Great property managers that were very helpful and reasonable in making our stay better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended for young or old.

Cool "hipster" location, all good, like one should expect from a hostel. Transit pass a valuable plus. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Room was okay but the the whole building and the floors were very smelly!!!! Bathroom on the floors were okay but downstairs by the lobby was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shruti

I paid for a queen single bed room but was given a family room with 4 bunk beds. I was struggling with power outlets to charge my phones because of not enough of them around my bed. Was way different than what was shown during booking. Had to checkout and walk to Basel SBB station early morning hours like around 5:30 to 6 but did not feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyejin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Kubrat

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurizio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buona 😋😋

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Pol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Pol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

JYOTHISH

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jordan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft war sehr angenehm. Die Musik von der Disco um die Ecke bis nach 5 Uhr morgens war zu viel. um nicht zu sagen eine Zumutung.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mauro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Acogedora tranquila y conveniente
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jadwiga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Günstig gelegen, sehr netter Personal, familiäre Atmosphäre :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Sinan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Şehir merkezine yakın konumda ücretsiz şehir içi kartı veriyorlar tramvay ve otobüslerden ücretsiz yararlanabiliyorsunuz.temizlik idare eder,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Grzegorz

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Marc-Nicolas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ausstattung vom Hotel

WC und Duschen außerhalb vom Zimmer. Auf dem Weg nach oben mit den Treppen zu den Zimmern sieht man alte Badewanne aufgehängt an der Wand. WC Innenraum nicht so schön.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021