Nice hostels in Basel
Silo Design & Boutique Hostel Basel
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Heating
- Sun terrace
Offerring a location around 2 km from the Historic Middle Stone Bridge, the hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Gare du Nord Concert Hall, which is just 600 metres away. Also, Silo Design & Boutique Hostel Basel is within 25 minutes' walk of such natural sights as University of Basel Botanical Garden.
Basler Munster, a prominent religious site, is 2.4 km from this property.
Silo Design & Boutique Hostel Basel
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Heating
- Sun terrace
Silo Design & Boutique Hostel Basel
Offerring a location around 2 km from the Historic Middle Stone Bridge, the hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Gare du Nord Concert Hall, which is just 600 metres away. Also, Silo Design & Boutique Hostel Basel is within 25 minutes' walk of such natural sights as University of Basel Botanical Garden.
Basler Munster, a prominent religious site, is 2.4 km from this property.
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Eco-friendly stay
Hostel By Hyve Basel
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 30.98 per day
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
Schutzenmatt Park is about a 20-minute walk from the budget hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include Fine Arts Museum Basel, which is 0.9 km away.
The hostel is situated 3.8 km from the free zoo "Tierpark Lange Erlen" and within reach of Patinoire Margarethen 28 Octobre- 4 Mars Ice Skating Rink.
Hostel By Hyve Basel
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 30.98 per day
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
Hostel By Hyve Basel
Schutzenmatt Park is about a 20-minute walk from the budget hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include Fine Arts Museum Basel, which is 0.9 km away.
The hostel is situated 3.8 km from the free zoo "Tierpark Lange Erlen" and within reach of Patinoire Margarethen 28 Octobre- 4 Mars Ice Skating Rink.
Basel Backpack
- Shared kitchen
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Situated 2.2 km from Rathaus Town Hall, the Basel hostel is 2.1 km from such sports venues as the St. Jakobshalle. The grand neo-gothic Offene Kirche Elisabethen Church, a nearby place of worship, is a 20-minute walk from the hostel.
Guests will also find Querfeld-Halle, which is right around the corner from the property.
Basel Backpack
- Shared kitchen
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Basel Backpack
Situated 2.2 km from Rathaus Town Hall, the Basel hostel is 2.1 km from such sports venues as the St. Jakobshalle. The grand neo-gothic Offene Kirche Elisabethen Church, a nearby place of worship, is a 20-minute walk from the hostel.
Guests will also find Querfeld-Halle, which is right around the corner from the property.
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Top location
Basel Youth Hostel
- Restaurant
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Car park
US$ 24.78 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
The hostel is located in Vorstädte with works from Old Masters to modern art, within reach of BIZ tower Bank, catering to the needs of business guests. The non-profit Zoo Basel is located 2 km from the designer hostel.
Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to the free zoo "Tierpark Lange Erlen", which is 25 minutes' walk away.
Basel Youth Hostel
- Restaurant
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Car park
US$ 24.78 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Basel Youth Hostel
The hostel is located in Vorstädte with works from Old Masters to modern art, within reach of BIZ tower Bank, catering to the needs of business guests. The non-profit Zoo Basel is located 2 km from the designer hostel.
Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to the free zoo "Tierpark Lange Erlen", which is 25 minutes' walk away.
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Best-rated
Young Backpackers Homestay
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 18.59 per day
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Sun terrace
Nestled in the Kriens district of Lucerne, this Lucerne hostel is around 25 minutes' walk from Bourbaki Panorama Museum.
Young Backpackers Homestay
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 18.59 per day
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Sun terrace
Young Backpackers Homestay
Nestled in the Kriens district of Lucerne, this Lucerne hostel is around 25 minutes' walk from Bourbaki Panorama Museum.
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Beach access
Backpackers Luzern
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 18.59 per day
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Vending machines
Located nearly a 10-minute ride from such significant cultural landmarks as Lion Monument, the Lucerne hostel is also only 1.3 km from the covered wooden footbridge "Chapel Bridge". The hostel is approximately a 15-minute stroll from Richard Wagner Museum and approximately a 25-minute stroll from Museggmauer Historic City Wall.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Lucerne Golf Club, which is 2.7 km away.
Backpackers Luzern
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 18.59 per day
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Vending machines
Backpackers Luzern
Located nearly a 10-minute ride from such significant cultural landmarks as Lion Monument, the Lucerne hostel is also only 1.3 km from the covered wooden footbridge "Chapel Bridge". The hostel is approximately a 15-minute stroll from Richard Wagner Museum and approximately a 25-minute stroll from Museggmauer Historic City Wall.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Lucerne Golf Club, which is 2.7 km away.
Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
The hotel is about 800 metres from such educational sites as the University of Bern and just around the corner from the Swiss Reformed Cathedral of Bern. The Museum of Fine Arts Bern can be reached approximately 10 minutes' walk from the hostel.
Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke hostel boasts location just steps from the Zytglogge.
Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke
The hotel is about 800 metres from such educational sites as the University of Bern and just around the corner from the Swiss Reformed Cathedral of Bern. The Museum of Fine Arts Bern can be reached approximately 10 minutes' walk from the hostel.
Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke hostel boasts location just steps from the Zytglogge.
Hostel 77 Bern
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
Found 2.2 km from the Swiss Reformed Cathedral of Bern, the comfortable hostel is 2.4 km from worship locations like the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. There is the public square "Bundesplatz" 10 minutes' drive from the Bern property.
In proximity to 77 Bern hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the Bear Pit, which is 2.7 km away.
Hostel 77 Bern
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
Hostel 77 Bern
Found 2.2 km from the Swiss Reformed Cathedral of Bern, the comfortable hostel is 2.4 km from worship locations like the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. There is the public square "Bundesplatz" 10 minutes' drive from the Bern property.
In proximity to 77 Bern hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the Bear Pit, which is 2.7 km away.
Oldtown Hostel Otter
- Shared kitchen
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
This hostel is situated in Niederdorf, which is one-half of the city's 'Old Town, about a 5-minute walk from Lake Zurich. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including the 12th-century cathedral "Grossmunster", which is within reach of the Zurich hostel.
Lindenhof hill Park is a mere 550 metres away, and Volkshaus Zurich, available to diversify your stay, is 1.9 km away.
Oldtown Hostel Otter
- Shared kitchen
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
Oldtown Hostel Otter
This hostel is situated in Niederdorf, which is one-half of the city's 'Old Town, about a 5-minute walk from Lake Zurich. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including the 12th-century cathedral "Grossmunster", which is within reach of the Zurich hostel.
Lindenhof hill Park is a mere 550 metres away, and Volkshaus Zurich, available to diversify your stay, is 1.9 km away.
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Guest favorite
Zurich Youth Hostel
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
US$ 12.39 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
Nestled in Wollishofen, known for the waterside Landiwiese and Saffa-Insel parks, this Zurich hostel is 2.7 km from notable religious landmarks, including Wasserkirche Reformed Church. Rote Fabrik Factory is within 25 minutes' walk of the Zurich property.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit Manegg Castle, which stands 2.8 km from this hostel.
Each guest room at the hostel is equipped with bedside reading lights, with select rooms featuring a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Zurich Youth Hostel
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
US$ 12.39 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
Zurich Youth Hostel
Nestled in Wollishofen, known for the waterside Landiwiese and Saffa-Insel parks, this Zurich hostel is 2.7 km from notable religious landmarks, including Wasserkirche Reformed Church. Rote Fabrik Factory is within 25 minutes' walk of the Zurich property.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit Manegg Castle, which stands 2.8 km from this hostel.
Each guest room at the hostel is equipped with bedside reading lights, with select rooms featuring a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
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Eco-friendly stay
Mariastein-Rotberg Youth Hostel
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Luggage storage
- Table tennis
- Sun terrace
Found 19 minutes' stroll from the aisled basilica "Mariastein Abbey", this hostel is approximately 10 minutes by car from worship locations like St. Katharinenkirche Christian Church. Museum Laufental is 4.8 km from the Mariastein accommodation.
Mariastein-Rotberg Youth Hostel
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Luggage storage
- Table tennis
- Sun terrace
Mariastein-Rotberg Youth Hostel
Found 19 minutes' stroll from the aisled basilica "Mariastein Abbey", this hostel is approximately 10 minutes by car from worship locations like St. Katharinenkirche Christian Church. Museum Laufental is 4.8 km from the Mariastein accommodation.
Viktoria Budget Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Ironing facilities
- Heating
- Terrace
The comfortable hostel is located in Höngg with live music and comedy, around a 25-minute walk from the internationally renowned Migros Museum of Contemporary Art. The hostel is 4.6 km from the 12th-century cathedral "Grossmunster" and 3.8 km from Swiss National Historical Museum.
Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to Zoo Zurich, which is nearly 15 minutes away by car.
Viktoria Budget Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Ironing facilities
- Heating
- Terrace
Viktoria Budget Hostel
The comfortable hostel is located in Höngg with live music and comedy, around a 25-minute walk from the internationally renowned Migros Museum of Contemporary Art. The hostel is 4.6 km from the 12th-century cathedral "Grossmunster" and 3.8 km from Swiss National Historical Museum.
Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to Zoo Zurich, which is nearly 15 minutes away by car.
Friendly Hostel Zuerich
- Housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
- Terrace
Lindenhof hill Park is around 5 minutes' walk from the comfortable hostel, while the Paradeplatz is just 450 metres away. The Kulturama Museum of Mankind is not far from the hostel.
Friendly Hostel Zuerich is situated about 1 km from the Zurich Opera House and about a 10-minute walk from the famous Bahnhofstrasse Pedestrian Street.
Friendly Hostel Zuerich
- Housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
- Terrace
Friendly Hostel Zuerich
Lindenhof hill Park is around 5 minutes' walk from the comfortable hostel, while the Paradeplatz is just 450 metres away. The Kulturama Museum of Mankind is not far from the hostel.
Friendly Hostel Zuerich is situated about 1 km from the Zurich Opera House and about a 10-minute walk from the famous Bahnhofstrasse Pedestrian Street.
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Eco-friendly stay
Luzern Youth Hostel
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 12.39 per day
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
Guests may find Kornmarkt located 1.9 km from this hostel, while Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre is a 25-minute walk away.
Notable religious sites in the area include the Historic Franciscan Gothic Church, located 1.6 km from the modern hostel.
Luzern Youth Hostel
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 12.39 per day
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
Luzern Youth Hostel
Guests may find Kornmarkt located 1.9 km from this hostel, while Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre is a 25-minute walk away.
Notable religious sites in the area include the Historic Franciscan Gothic Church, located 1.6 km from the modern hostel.
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Popular choice
Green Marmot Capsule Hotel Zuerich
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Vending machines
- Terrace
This Zurich hotel is located 16 minutes' walk from Swiss National Historical Museum, while the nearby cultural attractions include Zurich Opera House, which is just 0.6 km from. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is within a few blocks of Belvoir Park.
Rote Fabrik Factory is within 10 minutes' drive of the property.
Green Marmot Capsule Hotel Zuerich
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Vending machines
- Terrace
Green Marmot Capsule Hotel Zuerich
This Zurich hotel is located 16 minutes' walk from Swiss National Historical Museum, while the nearby cultural attractions include Zurich Opera House, which is just 0.6 km from. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is within a few blocks of Belvoir Park.
Rote Fabrik Factory is within 10 minutes' drive of the property.
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Great deal
Bellpark Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 12.39 per day
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Garden area
Located 3.4 km from such significant cultural landmarks as Glacier Garden of Lucerne Local History Museum, this hostel is also 2.8 km from Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre. You can visit sacred sites such as St Gallus Catholic Church, found right around the corner from the Kriens hostel.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like the covered wooden footbridge "Chapel Bridge", which is around 10 minutes away by car.
Bellpark Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 12.39 per day
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Garden area
Bellpark Hostel
Located 3.4 km from such significant cultural landmarks as Glacier Garden of Lucerne Local History Museum, this hostel is also 2.8 km from Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre. You can visit sacred sites such as St Gallus Catholic Church, found right around the corner from the Kriens hostel.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like the covered wooden footbridge "Chapel Bridge", which is around 10 minutes away by car.
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Beach access
Swiss Hostel Lago Lodge
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
The hostel is 2.5 km from Biel/Bienne Beaumont and in the vicinity of such cultural venues as Kunsthaus Centre PasquART. Lake Bienne is around a 5-minute drive from the property, while the Neues New Museum Biel is an 18-minute stroll away.
Strandboden is just 650 metres away, and the performing arts theater "Carre Noir Theatre", available to diversify your stay, is just 1.9 km away.
Swiss Hostel Lago Lodge
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Swiss Hostel Lago Lodge
The hostel is 2.5 km from Biel/Bienne Beaumont and in the vicinity of such cultural venues as Kunsthaus Centre PasquART. Lake Bienne is around a 5-minute drive from the property, while the Neues New Museum Biel is an 18-minute stroll away.
Strandboden is just 650 metres away, and the performing arts theater "Carre Noir Theatre", available to diversify your stay, is just 1.9 km away.
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Eco-friendly stay
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Private beach
Beinwil Am See Youth Hostel
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 12.39 per day
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Table tennis
- Sun loungers
The hostel is within 15 minutes' drive of Schongiland Schongau Amusement Park and around a 10-minute drive from such cultural venues as Raccolta Militare Meisterschwanden Museum. The property is also in the immediate vicinity of Segelclub Hallwil.
Beinwil Am See Youth Hostel
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 12.39 per day
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Table tennis
- Sun loungers
Beinwil Am See Youth Hostel
The hostel is within 15 minutes' drive of Schongiland Schongau Amusement Park and around a 10-minute drive from such cultural venues as Raccolta Militare Meisterschwanden Museum. The property is also in the immediate vicinity of Segelclub Hallwil.
The5Continents III - Youth Hostel By Stay Swiss
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Soundproofed rooms
Found 4.5 km from JURASSICA Sentier didactique Open Air Museum, the Porrentruy hostel is not far from worship locations like Chapelle de Lorette. The accommodation is within 25 minutes' walk of O Vergers d'Ajoie Museum.
The5Continents III - Youth Hostel By Stay Swiss offers access to JURASSICA Jardin botanique Botanical Garden, which is only 450 metres away.
The5Continents III - Youth Hostel By Stay Swiss
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Soundproofed rooms
The5Continents III - Youth Hostel By Stay Swiss
Found 4.5 km from JURASSICA Sentier didactique Open Air Museum, the Porrentruy hostel is not far from worship locations like Chapelle de Lorette. The accommodation is within 25 minutes' walk of O Vergers d'Ajoie Museum.
The5Continents III - Youth Hostel By Stay Swiss offers access to JURASSICA Jardin botanique Botanical Garden, which is only 450 metres away.
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Eco-friendly stay
Schloss Burgdorf Youth Hostel
- Restaurant
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Offerring a location about 7 km from Gotthelf Zentrum Emmental Luetzelflueh, the hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Casino-Theater Burgdorf, which is 350 metres away. Burgdorf Unterstadt can be reached in proximity to this accommodation.
Kirche Kirchberg Reformed Church, a prominent religious site, is around 10 minutes by car from the Burgdorf hostel.
Each room is furnished with a writing table and features offers a sun terrace.
Schloss Burgdorf Youth Hostel
- Restaurant
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Schloss Burgdorf Youth Hostel
Offerring a location about 7 km from Gotthelf Zentrum Emmental Luetzelflueh, the hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Casino-Theater Burgdorf, which is 350 metres away. Burgdorf Unterstadt can be reached in proximity to this accommodation.
Kirche Kirchberg Reformed Church, a prominent religious site, is around 10 minutes by car from the Burgdorf hostel.
Each room is furnished with a writing table and features offers a sun terrace.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Basel, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Silo Design & Boutique Hostel Basel |
9.0 / 10 (2555 Reviews) |
From 65$ | |
| Hostel By Hyve Basel |
8.4 / 10 (3521 Reviews) |
From 59$ | |
| Basel Backpack |
8.3 / 10 (2332 Reviews) |
From 52$ | |
| Basel Youth Hostel |
8.5 / 10 (1762 Reviews) |
From 87$ | |
| Young Backpackers Homestay |
9.6 / 10 (503 Reviews) |
From 114$ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What hostels in Basel are best to stay near the city center?
Hostel By Hyve Basel and Silo Design & Boutique Hostel Basel are both centrally located. They offer quick access to the main attractions like the Basel Munster Cathedral and Kunstmuseum.
Walk to the Kunstmuseum for free admission on Tuesdays, a nice chance to enjoy art without costs.
Which Basel hostels provide affordable options for families?
Basel Youth Hostel and Bellpark Hostel are budget-friendly and offer family rooms. These hostels cater to parents traveling with children, ensuring comfort and convenience.
Choose family rooms on weekdays for lower rates, which are often available during school sessions.
What hostels in Basel are suitable for backpackers?
Oldtown Hostel Otter and Basel Backpack are popular with backpackers. They provide affordable beds and a community atmosphere for meeting other travelers.
Check out local events at Basel Backpack to connect with other travelers and join free city tours.
Are there any dog-friendly hostels in Basel?
Friendly Hostel Zuerich welcomes pets, making it a great choice for dog owners. Many parks and pet-friendly cafes are nearby.
Pack your dog's favorite toy to help them feel more at home in the new environment.
Which hostels in Basel have breakfast included?
Hostel By Hyve Basel and Basel Youth Hostel offer breakfast options included in the stay. Breakfasts typically feature breads, pastries, and fresh fruit.
Wake up early to enjoy breakfast before a busy day of sightseeing when they serve the freshest items.
Is there a good hostel near Basel's train station?
Silo Design & Boutique Hostel Basel is close to the train station, making it easy to travel to nearby cities. The location is ideal for quick trips to Zurich or Lucerne.
Use tram 10 from the airport directly to the train station for a hassle-free arrival in Basel.
What are some hostels in Basel with unique themes?
Basel Backpack and Silo Design & Boutique Hostel Basel feature modern and artistic designs. Their unique atmospheres cater to young travelers looking for creative inspiration.
Visit the rooftop terrace of Silo Design for a view of the Rhine and city skyline after sunset.
How can I get to Basel from the airport?
Basel-Mulhouse Airport is easily reachable by bus or tram, with direct connections to the city center. The bus runs every 30 minutes to the central station.
Purchase a Swiss Travel Pass to use public transport for free from the airport on your first day.
What are the must-try local foods while staying in Basel?
Try Raclette and Basler Läckerli, a local gingerbread cookie. Many eateries, like Markthalle, offer these traditional dishes.
Visit Markthalle during lunch hours for affordable local specialties and fresh street food.
What events happen in Basel throughout the year?
Basel hosts the Fasnacht festival every spring. It's a colorful carnival full of parades and traditional music, attracting many visitors.
Dress warmly and arrive early to secure a good spot to view the parades during Fasnacht.
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