Basel Backpack (Hostel), Basel (Switzerland)

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Dornacherstrasse 192, 4053 Basel, Switzerland

8.3 /10

Very good

Rating based on 2 701 reviews

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Guests rate Basel Backpack 8.3/10 (2,701 reviews). The centre is 1.86 km away. Facilities include family rooms, a terrace and free Wi-Fi.

Basel Backpack is a hostel in Basel’s Gundeldinger Feld neighbourhood.

Room features

Some rooms have a private bathroom, a seating area and free Wi-Fi. Shared bathrooms and shared showers are set next to the rooms. The mixed dormitory has 8 beds. Lower beds are wheelchair-accessible.

On-site amenities

Free Wi-Fi is available. The Basel Mobility Ticket is included in the rate. A shared kitchen is on site. There is also a kiosk and vending machines. Laundry service includes a washing machine and dryer. Bar-Café PriMateria serves snacks and drinks from breakfast to late cocktail.

Location and transport

The hostel is 10 minutes from Basel main rail hub. The next tram stop is 100 metres away. Basel, Solothurnerstrasse and Basel, Winkelriedplatz bus stops are 400 metres away. EuroAirport Basel is 8 km away.

What's nearby

Basel Zoo - 1.6 km
Architectural Museum - 1.8 km
Kunstmuseum Basel - 1.8 km

Basel: best hostels: Silo Design & Boutique Hostel Basel ~US$171, Hostel by Hyve Basel ~US$384, Basel Youth Hostel ~US$190
Basel: best family-friendly hotels: Very nice flat 80 meter from SBB, NEW Central 2-bedroom apartment with BaselCard, Moderne Apartments nahe Zentrum & Messe Basel ~US$257
Basel: hotels with the best value for money: BC Apart 1 - Charming Apartment in City Center - Close to Rhine and Old Town, Feldberg Atelier - Courtyard Maisonette ~US$349, True Basel - Stilvoll I Zentral I Rheinblick ~£220
Basel: best hotels with pet-friendly: Senevita Gellertblick, BASELiving 3,5 Room Apartment - Bahnhof Basel SBB - Self Check-in, BaselStadt ~US$136
Basel: best hotels with dining establishment: HYPERION Hotel Basel ~US$216, Hotel im Schlosspark ~US$237, Studios with Kitchenette
Similar hostels in other destinations: Posada de la Luna

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Average price per night: ~US$107

Select your room

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

The main draw here: seating area and baby cot.

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Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

Strong points: baby cot and desk. And room for 1 guest and 30 m2 of space.

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Bed in Female Dormitory Room

The practical side, fast: room for 1 guest and 30 m2 of space.

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

Front and center: city view and balcony. You also get room for 4 guests and 18 m2 of space.

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Basel Backpack - amenities

Basel Backpack offers amenities that can make your stay more comfortable.

Complimentary WiFi
Accommodations for families
Smoke-free property
Pet-friendly
Dining establishment
Lounge
Patio
Green space

House Rules

Check-in

From 16:00 Until 21:00 hours

Check-out

From 08:00 Until 11:00 hours

Pets

Pets are not permitted.

Contact methods

☎ telephone

@ E-mail

Guest reviews of Basel Backpack

The average score from 2,701 Booking.com reviews is 8.3/10. See how other guests describe their stay at Basel Backpack. Ratings and comments come from real bookings.

Kamonrat 01 - 2026

8/10

★★★★☆

Great spot for budget travelers wanting comfort and convenience. Private rooms are nice and clean, bathrooms are shared but only with people on the same floor, so no waiting for showers or anything. Plus, it includes a Basel transport card!

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