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title: "Basel Youth Hostel, Basel: reviews, location & comparison"
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Hostel · Swiss Youth Hostels
# Basel Youth Hostel

St. Alban, Basel, Switzerland

8.8 ·  Excellent 36 reviews ·  #19 #19 of 33 in Basel ·  8.4 Location score
## About Basel Youth Hostel

Basel Youth Hostel is a hostel in St. Alban, Basel, Switzerland. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 36 reviews. Facilities include bar, airport transfer, free wi-fi. It is 830 m from the centre of Basel. The nearest beach is 280 m away. The nearest airport, EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL), is 8.0 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 66

- **Floors:** 3

- **Opened:** 1852

- **Last renovated:** 2010

- **Chain:** Swiss Youth Hostels

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 1

Maja Sacher-Platz 10

## How Basel Youth Hostel scores

Better rated than 47% of hotels in Basel

-   Guest rating **8.8**
-   Location **8.4**
-   Beach access **9.4**
-   Public transport **9.4**

Basel average

## Amenities

BarAirport transferFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **66**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **17**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **22**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">280 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Basel, Hardstrasse</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">260 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Basel</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">830 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Kunstmuseum Basel Gegenwart30 m
-   Caricature & Cartoon Museum Basel410 m
-   Cartoonmuseum410 m
-   Warteck Museum Basel430 m
-   Freunde des Kunstmuseums Basel470 m
-   Schwabe Verlag590 m

## Basel Youth Hostel: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. To facilitate your arrival and departure, you can pre-book airport transfer services prior to checking in. The hostel offers taxi amenities to assist you in discovering your desired offerings in Basel. When arriving by car, take advantage of the hostel's convenient on-site parking facilities. The hostel offers reception amenities including concierge service and luggage storage to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require assistance, the ticket service and tours can also aid in booking tickets and securing reservations at the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hostel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundry service located on the premises. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hostel. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hostel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the hostel come fitted with linen service for a more pleasant stay. You'll be pleased to know that select guest bathrooms offer bathroom amenities such as toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay. Start your day stress-free at Basel Youth Hostel as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. How about kicking off each day of your getaway with a delicious cup of coffee? At the hostel, relish in the invigorating taste of a freshly brewed, excellent coffee. Various excellent meal offerings at hostel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment.

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## Questions about Basel Youth Hostel

### How do guests rate Basel Youth Hostel?

Basel Youth Hostel has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 36 reviews, which is better than 47% of rated hotels in Basel.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Basel Youth Hostel?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Basel Youth Hostel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Basel Youth Hostel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Basel Youth Hostel from the airport?

The nearest airport, EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL), is 8.0 km away in a straight line.

### Is Basel Youth Hostel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 280 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Basel Youth Hostel have?

Basel Youth Hostel has 66 rooms on 3 floors.

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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