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Basel Backpack - Hostel

2.0 star property
Basel hostel in Gundeldingen with a restaurant and a bar

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, rollaway beds
Exterior
Restaurant
Interior
Balcony
Nestled in Gundeldingen, Basel Backpack - Hostel offers a haven for travelers. Enjoy the nearby Basel Zoo or unwind in the garden and arcade/game room. Connect to free WiFi, explore books from the library, and take advantage of laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P5,512
P6,261 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, rollaway beds

Deluxe Double Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, rollaway beds

Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Washer/dryer
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 14.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, rollaway beds

8-Bed-Dormitory, Mixed

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Washer/dryer
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, rollaway beds

8 - Bed Dormitory, Female

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Washer/dryer
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
192 Dornacherstrasse, Basel, BS, 4053

What's nearby

  • Basel Zoo - 3 min drive
  • Basler Muenster - 3 min drive
  • St. Jakobshalle - 3 min drive
  • Congress Center Basel - 5 min drive
  • Marktplatz - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Basel Station - 11 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'esquina - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Manufacture - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Spark Wine & Coffee Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant zur Wanderruh - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Gundeli Casino - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Basel Backpack - Hostel

Hostel located in Gundeldingen
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room at Basel Backpack - Hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and express check-in
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as free WiFi and free newspapers.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CHF 8 for adults and CHF 4 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property will place a credit card authorization for the price of the first night without city tax for any bookings.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CHF 8 for adults and CHF 4 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 10 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 10 per pet, per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Basel Backpack Hostel
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Basel Backpack Basel
Backpack Hostel
Backpack
Basel Backpack
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Basel Backpack - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Basel Backpack - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Basel

Frequently asked questions

Is Basel Backpack - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of CHF 10 per pet, per day.

How much does it cost to stay at Basel Backpack - Hostel?

As of Feb 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Basel Backpack - Hostel on Feb 17, 2025 start from P 5,511.73, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Basel Backpack - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Basel Backpack - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Basel Backpack - Hostel located?

Located in Gundeldingen, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Basel University, BIS Tower, and Via Gottardo. Zoological Garden and Offene Kirche Elisabethen are also within 1 mi (2 km). Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop is 9 minutes by foot and Basel Station is 11 minutes.

Basel Backpack - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 59 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kubrat

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Room was okay but the the whole building and the floors were very smelly!!!! Bathroom on the floors were okay but downstairs by the lobby was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shruti

I paid for a queen single bed room but was given a family room with 4 bunk beds. I was struggling with power outlets to charge my phones because of not enough of them around my bed. Was way different than what was shown during booking. Had to checkout and walk to Basel SBB station early morning hours like around 5:30 to 6 but did not feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended for young or old.
Cool "hipster" location, all good, like one should expect from a hostel. Transit pass a valuable plus. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

JYOTHISH

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jordan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved it. Great property managers that were very helpful and reasonable in making our stay better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a really nice place to stay, close to the central station and supermarkets.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Grzegorz

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Prices do not match on hotels.com and hotel
At check-in the cc for booking was not charged, so I had to pay a higher price than on the booking confirmation: CHF 33 instead of CHF 29. Should be some additional guest tax?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bereket

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mostly loved how helpful, friendly and down-to-earth the staff was. Warm showers, a clean and comfortable place to lay my head. What more could I ask for?
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Markus

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An experience
It was great but it was difficult to find the place at the beginning
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Jackie, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the train state, bus station. Friendly stuffs, close to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Zbigniew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very friendly place and it was perfect for what I needed. The staff is very helpful and I couldn’t ask more for a night in Basel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful & friendly staff. In a good area close to public transport & city but nice quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and service. Comfortable and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hyejin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurizio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Buona 😋😋
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023