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Basel - Basel Backpack

About the place

Hostel
Great 8.2 star expand_more
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Lift
Free WiFi
Non-smoking throughout
Key card access
Live music/performance
Live sport events (broadcast)

Social and fun

Tour desk Board games/puzzles Games room Terrace Shared lounge/TV area Sun terrace Hiking Tennis court Bowling Live music/performance

Info & Price

Surroundings

The Basel Backpack is housed in a renovated historic factory, only 10 minutes from Basel’s main train station. The Basel Mobility Ticket (free public transport) is included in the rates. Wi-Fi is available free of charge.

Directions

Address: Dornacherstrasse 192, 4053, Basel, Switzerland

Good to know

Safety deposit box Lockers Luggage storage Free WiFi Internet services Laundry WiFi Heating Lift Non-smoking throughout

Food

Picnic area Shared kitchen Restaurant BBQ facilities Packed lunches Special diet menus (on request) Vending machine (snacks)

Security and safety

Safety deposit box Key access Key card access Smoke alarms

Shared room details

Non-smoking rooms

Private room details

Non-smoking rooms

Check-in details

16:00 - 21:00

Check-out details

08:00 - 11:00
Languages spoken
Express check-in/check-out Lockers Luggage storage On-site coffee house
Express check-in/check-out Lockers Luggage storage On-site coffee house
Property policy
Groups

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed. Children up to and including 2 years old stay for CHF 10 per person per night when using an available cot. Children up to and including 2 years old stay for CHF 10 per person per night when using an existing bed. Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for CHF 20 per person per night when using an existing bed. Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for CHF 20 per person per night when using an available extra bed. People 13 years old and over stay for CHF 30 per person per night when using an available extra bed. Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management. Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Important information

In times of uncertainty and your peace of mind, we recommend you select a flexible rate with free cancellation. If your plans change, you can always cancel free of charge until the cancellation expires.

Guests receive a BaselCard upon check in. This Guest Card includes complementary use of Public Transport within Basel City and surroundings (Zone 10, 11, 13, 14 & 15, including Euroairport), free WiFi, as well as discounts on admission to cultural and leisure activities. Please note that the public transfer (2nd class) from EuroAirport or Basel main train stations to the hotel on the day of your arrival is free of charge with your booking confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identif

Latest reviews

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Value 8.3
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Cleanliness 8.3
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Location 8.5
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Staff 9.1
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Comfort 7.9
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Overall 8.4

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Cheryl
A nice crashpad to discover...

Located in a quiet area, right next to an amazing cocktail bar. Seemed to be a repurposed schoolhouse. Facilities were accordingly very old but seemed clean. A well stocked large kitchen. Tea and herb...

Valerii
Good

Yumi
Okay

Staff is very friendly and email communication was quite fast.

Jasmine
I loved my time! Would...

Loved the decor, made friends with people in my room, large room with free safe, lots of resources (pamphlets) for what to do in Basel, overall great experience!

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