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Basel Backpack - Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers connect at this Basel hostel where barbecue grills bring people together and the arcade room offers friendly competition after city exploration.

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Basel Backpack - Hostel in Gundeldingen is a perfect base to experience the city. Visit nearby Basel Zoo, relax in the garden, or challenge friends in the arcade room. Enjoy free WiFi, a library for quiet moments, and practical laundry facilities for longer stays.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
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  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Gundeldingen, a neighbourhood in Basel, is home to Basel Backpack - Hostel. Via Gottardo and Petite Camargue Alsacienne Nature Reserve 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 the 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

  • Basel Zoo
    Basel Zoo
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Basel Art Museum
    Basel Art Museum
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Rathaus, Basel Town Hall - Switzerland
    Marktplatz
    4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Basler Muenster
    Basler Muenster
    4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Basel University
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Da Graziella
    6 min walk
  • Nam Soup Bar
    5 min walk
  • Peng Dumplings
    4 min walk
  • Panda Smash Burgers & Co
    8 min walk
  • Rice
    6 min walk

About this property

Basel Backpack - Hostel

Hostel located in Gundeldingen
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games 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 hire and express check-in
  • A vending machine, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
  • Luggage storage, barbecues and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as free WiFi and free newspapers.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • 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 transport

  • 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 washing machine/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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 are 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 on 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.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately CHF 10 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 cots/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-authorise 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km). Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop is 9 minutes by foot and Basel Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Basel Backpack - Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

S. Deniz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personel çok yardımcı oldu. Havaalanı öncesinde valizimi de emanet olarak bırakmama izin verdiler. Temizlik çok iyi, sessiz, çok güzel bir mini kampüs içinde. Merkeze ve ulaşım güzergahına yakın. Özellikle tercih edecekler için yakında Türk market ve restoranları da var.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mauro

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marco

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok, Küche und Dusche sind nicht einladend.

Die Küche war alles andere als Sauber, kann aber auch an den anderen Gästen liegen. In meinem Zimmer gab es keinen Schreibtisch, allerdings konnte mit das Hotelpersonal Ersatz bieten. Die Duschen wollte ich nicht benutzen, da diese nicht sehr einladend aussahen und mich persönlich angeekelt haben. Sonst war der Aufenthalt aber OK, man kriegt für was man bezahlt.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Prices do not match on hotels.com and hotel

At check-in the cc for booking was not charged, so I had to pay a higher price than on the booking confirmation: CHF 33 instead of CHF 29. Should be some additional guest tax?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Übernachten in stylisch-künstlerischer Umgebung

Schneller Check-In, freundlicher Empfang • sauberes Zimmer, gepflegte Gemeinschafts-WC/Duschen, WLAN • kein Parkplatz, kein Lift, kein TV im Doppelzimmer • Fazit: Wer nicht viele Ansprüche hat, übernachtet hier gut
Außenbereich
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kann ich empfehlen. Sehr freundliches Personal. Ruhefaktor auch gut.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles tip top, bis auf die WC Anlagen, wo an der Tür das Schloss fehlt.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mostly loved how helpful, friendly and down-to-earth the staff was. Warm showers, a clean and comfortable place to lay my head. What more could I ask for?
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Panagiotis

Liked: Cleanliness

My first and last experience in a hostel

Uncomfortable pillows ,noisy neighbors the stuff is very polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Markus

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

An experience

It was great but it was difficult to find the place at the beginning
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Claude

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

Comodità per chi prende il treno

Vicino alla stazione. Molto comodo per trascorrere qualche ora a Basilea, prima di prendere un treno presto la mattina
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no air conditioning in coridors, the room was inside street with a lot of noise!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Endroit atypique. Bien desservi au niveau du tram à côté. A 15min à pied environ de la gare. Petit bémol pour moi, le check-in trop tard, à partir de 16h. Nous aurions pu bénéficier de la Baselcard plus tôt et poser nos sacs. C'est dommage.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Angenehmer Aufenthalt

Bequemes Bett, aber ein Sichtschutz zwischen den Hochbetten und dimmbare Lampen wären super. Frühstück könnte noch etwas reichhaltiger sein. Das Hostel war sehr sauber und viele liebevolle Details. Super Lage. Der Empfang war auch sehr nett.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Pirmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal für Städtereisen in Basel. Tramstation direkt vor dem Hotel. Zweckmässige Einrichtung.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

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

Grossartig

Es ist einfach grossartig! Die Lage, die Service , Komfort, gute Küche! Guten Preis ( bei den hohen Schweizer Preisen..)Einfach hier ist do gesagt: um sich gut zu fühlen!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019