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title: "B&B HOTEL Basel vs Basel Youth Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Basel Youth Hostel. It leads in 3 of 4 categories. B&B HOTEL Basel or Basel Youth Hostel in Basel? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# B&B HOTEL Basel vs Basel Youth Hostel

Both are in Basel, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · St. Alban
## [B&B HOTEL Basel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/b-b-hotel-basel-basel/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1172837/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · St. Alban
## [Basel Youth Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/basel-youth-hostel-basel/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.4

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1187956/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Basel Youth Hostel

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose Basel Youth Hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to be closer to the beach
-   to walk to the sights
-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Why is B&B HOTEL Basel better than Basel Youth Hostel?

1.  More guest reviews (227 vs 36), so the rating is more reliable (×6.3)

### Why is Basel Youth Hostel better than B&B HOTEL Basel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.3) (+0.5)
2.  1.2 km closer to the beach (280 m vs 1.5 km) (−1.2 km)
3.  10 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+10)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 66 vs 40) (+26)
5.  19 more sights within 1 km (+19)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | B&B HOTEL Basel | Basel Youth Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.8  (+0.5) |
| Location | 6.1 | 8.4  (+2.3) |
| Beach access | 5.1 | 9.4  (+4.3) |
| Public transport | 10.0  (+0.6) | 9.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.7  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.8  (+0.5) |
| Number of reviews | 227  (+191) | 36 |
| Rank in Basel | top 81% | top 53%  (+28%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.1 | 8.4  (+2.3) |
| Distance to St. Alban centre | 640 m | 590 m |
| To the beach | 1.5 km | 280 m  (−1.2 km) |
| To public transport | 120 m  (−140 m) | 260 m |
| To the airport | 9.1 km | 8.0 km  (−1.1 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7 | 17  (+10) |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 22  (+19) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 99 | 66 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2010 |
| Listed amenities | – | 9 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/basel-youth-hostel-basel-vs-b-b-hotel-basel-basel/)

## Location

1.2 km apart

## B&B HOTEL Basel or Basel Youth Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, B&B HOTEL Basel or Basel Youth Hostel?

Basel Youth Hostel leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. B&B HOTEL Basel is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, B&B HOTEL Basel or Basel Youth Hostel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Basel Youth Hostel is 280 m from the nearest beach; B&B HOTEL Basel is 1.5 km.

### How far apart are B&B HOTEL Basel and Basel Youth Hostel?

The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/b-b-hotel-basel-basel-vs-basel-youth-hostel-basel/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/