Basel Backpack
Dornacherstrasse 192, 4053 Basel, Switzerland
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. The Basel Backpack offers pleasant accommodation in an urban loft style in the Gundeldinger Feld neighbourhood. Shared showers and toilets are situated next to the private quarters. The wheelchair-accessible Basel Backpack furthermore features a kiosk and a washing machine with a dryer. The Bar-Café PriMateria serves snacks and refreshments from buffet breakfast to a late cocktail. There is additionally a kitchen, where you can cook yourself, and vending machines for drinks and snacks. The next tram stop is just 100 metres away from the Basel Backpack.
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2544 Reviews
Price summary
94 £ / night** Approximate prices for a 1-night stay
Guest reviews for Basel Backpack
"I chose this place for the convenient access to the train station (I had an early flight from Basel). I was pleasantly surprised by how cute the place was. The room is very cosy, bed is comfortable, windows can be kipped open…just super comfortable. Check-in was via a key automat after hours, which was convenient. Also the area around hostel is quite nice. I arrived very late at night and left very early so it might be different during the day, but it seemed like a cool hang out spot. I chose the private room with shared facilities. With this option, other guests play a key role in how pleasant/unpleasant it can be and because I arrived so late/left early, I had clean facilities to myself. I would definitely stay again."
"No complaints, just a heads up for other potential guests: -lots of stairs to get to room. -Bed is low to ground, so might be tricky for people with poor mobility."
"Location is the best. It's near Basel SBB, and just 1-2 minutes by walking to nearby tram/bus station"
"Nothing"
"I stayed at this hostel over ten years ago and the second time also did not disappoint! The hostel is very clean, bed was comfy with a curtain provided for privacy. Nice surprise to have a resident super friendly cat in my room."
"One of the female shower drain was not working well and so ended up showering in a pond of water. Unsure if it’s usual. Otherwise no complaints."
"Close to train station, app 15' walk. Some bars around. Very nice staff, helpful and friendly"
"Aucun."
"Clean, close to public transport and SBB station. Friendly, helpful staff"
"All excellent"
"Friendly staff and free transportation throughout the stay there. There is a kitchen to cook."
"The toilet and shower are quite far from the room. Far from train station."
"They were really nice, and our room got upgraded 🌟"
"Aucun."
"I stayed here for four nights during my visit to Basel. The room was clean, comfortable, and well maintained, and the staff were very friendly. I arrived late, landing after 10 p.m. at EuroAirport, but late check-in was well organised. The instructions left by the reception team were clear and easy to follow, which made the arrival process stress-free. The hotel has an excellent location, with convenient access to the city centre and Basel SBB main train station (~12 min walk), making it easy to visit Zurich (~50 min from SBB). Overall, it offers great value for money, and I would happily stay here again."
"The pillows were a bit flat for my preference, so I had to fold them. It might be helpful to provide a mix of soft and firm pillows in each room to give guests more choice."
"As always, the private rooms at this hostel are lovely, spacious, and stylish. The mattress is good, and the rooms with the private bathroom are very quiet (private rooms with a shared batroom are in another part of the building and are less quiet as they are closer to the tram, though they are also fine)."
"All good."
"Staff was very nice , Good location just 7-8 mins by walks to Basel SBB. The room was clean. I arrived late so they left the key in Late check in box :)"
"Aucun."
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Guest reviews
"Really lovely place in the old town. Location was perfect, near the train station and the thermal baths. Very friendly and helpful staff. The fridge was a great advantage."
Corinne Hotel zur Post
"I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The staff was very friendly and always ready to help with any request. The atmosphere was welcoming and everything made my stay comfortable. I would definitely come back again."
"The hotel is very centrally located. It's very clean and the room was surprisingly spacious, especially for the price. The staff were also helpful."
Doreen Hotel Gregory
"The staff were amazing! So friendly, and helpful. There was milk provided for the guests which was a bonus as I always bring tea bags with me, so saved me a walk to the shop. The location was brilliant and the hostel was very clean"
Juan-fernando Oldtown Hostel Otter
"Close to airport. Good facilities. Clean. Comfortable. We had 2 good nights sleep there."
Michelle ibis Zürich Messe Airport
"Very clean. Nice little kitchen, nice bathroom, good water pressure. Very convenient with the bus. Small convenient stores and super market close by."
"Location superb for city center, trams stop at both ends of the street. Short walk into the train station. Lovely view from the front. Easy to get in and out of the apartment. Check-in was easy. Good value for city center."
"Super clean, organised, having all facilities and amenities. A complete place to stay."
"Perfect location. Clean , everything basic stuff stored in the kitchen what ever need for cooking I really like this"
