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Basel Backpack - Hostel

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At Basel Backpack - Hostel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Gundeldingen, a neighborhood in Basel, is home to Basel Backpack - Hostel. Petite Camargue Alsacienne Nature Reserve and Rheinfelden Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Southern Black Forest Nature Park and Aargau Jura Park. Basel Zoo and Basel Historical Museum of Music are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Basel travel guide
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Map
192 Dornacherstrasse, Basel, BS, 4053

What's nearby

  • A group of penguins in a snowy landscape.
    Basel Zoo
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A building with classical architecture, featuring arched windows and columns.
    Basel Art Museum
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.
    Basler Muenster
    7 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Basel University
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • BIS Tower
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Kaffeemacher
    10 min walk
  • Peng Dumplings
    4 min walk
  • Thai Square
    7 min walk
  • L'esquina
    2 min walk
  • Plato Kitchen Bar
    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 a front-desk safe
    • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and barbecue grills
  • 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

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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 12 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CHF 10 for adults and CHF 5 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
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.

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 10 for adults and CHF 5 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 12 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 10 per pet, per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 30.0 per night
  • Towels fee: CHF 2 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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 and BIS Tower. Offene Kirche Elisabethen and Basel Zoo are also within 1 mi (2 km). Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop is 9 minutes by foot and Basel Station is 11 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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