Basel Youth Hostel vs B&B HOTEL Basel
Both are in Basel, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelSt. Alban
Basel Youth Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Hotel★★★St. Alban
B&B HOTEL Basel
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 6.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
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 Basel Youth Hostel better than B&B HOTEL Basel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.3)+0.5
- 21.2 km closer to the beach (280 m vs 1.5 km)−1.2 km
- 310 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+10
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 66 vs 40)+26
- 519 more sights within 1 km+19
Why is B&B HOTEL Basel better than Basel Youth Hostel?
- 1More guest reviews (227 vs 36), so the rating is more reliable×6.3
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Basel Youth Hostel vs B&B HOTEL Basel: which hotel is better? | Basel Youth Hostel | B&B HOTEL Basel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.5 | 8.3 |
| Location | 8.4 +2.3 | 6.1 |
| Beach access | 9.4 +4.3 | 5.1 |
| Public transport | 9.4 | 10.0 +0.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.3 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.5 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 36 | 227 +191 |
| Rank in Basel | top 53% +28% | top 81% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.4 +2.3 | 6.1 |
| Distance to St. Alban centre | 590 m | 640 m |
| To the beach | 280 m −1.2 km | 1.5 km |
| To public transport | 260 m | 120 m −140 m |
| To the airport | 8.0 km −1.1 km | 9.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 17 +10 | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 22 +19 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 66 | 99 |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.2 km apart
Basel Youth Hostel or B&B HOTEL Basel: common questions
Which is better, Basel Youth Hostel or B&B HOTEL Basel?
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, Basel Youth Hostel or B&B HOTEL Basel?
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 Basel Youth Hostel and B&B HOTEL Basel?
The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.
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