Basel Backpack

Basel Backpack is a unique hostel located in a renovated historic factory in Basel, Switzerland. With 55 rooms, it offers urban loft-style accommodation just a 10-minute walk from Basel’s main train station. The property stands out by including the Basel Mobility Ticket with rates, providing free access to public transport for guests.

Situated in the Gundeldinger Feld neighbourhood, this hostel is only 100 metres from the nearest tram stop. Guests can easily reach various points of interest while enjoying convenient city views and outdoor spaces such as a garden and terrace. Hiking opportunities are also available nearby.

Rooms at Basel Backpack are simple yet cosy, featuring hardwood flooring and wheelchair accessibility throughout all units. Amenities include wardrobes or closets, heating, bed linen and towels provided, seating areas with sofas or sofa beds, work desks, baby cots/cribs upon request, safety deposit boxes and radios. Bathrooms range between shared facilities next to rooms-with showers and hairdryers-and some rooms offer private bathrooms as well.

The hostel provides several guest conveniences like free WiFi available everywhere on-site along with bedside sockets and travel adapters for connectivity needs. Facilities include a restaurant serving meals alongside Bar-Café PriMateria offering snacks through late-night cocktails, vending machines, a shared kitchen where guests can prepare their own food, laundry services including washing machine with dryer, lockers, luggage storage, tour desk assistance plus express check-in/check-out options. Lift access ensures upper floors remain accessible.