Basel Backpack Hostel, Basel ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Dornacherstrasse 192, Basel, Switzerland, 4053

Basel Backpack offers budget-friendly accommodations in a renovated historic factory located in the Gundeldinger Feld neighborhood. The hotel's urban loft style accentuates its modern amenities, catering to travelers seeking both comfort and community. Guests are provided with the BaselCard, granting them free public transportation across the city. This hostel is strategically positioned just a 10-minute walk from Basel's main train station, making it accessible for both leisure and business travelers.

Location

Situated in Basel's vibrant Gundeldinger Feld, the hotel is surrounded by numerous cultural attractions, including museums and art galleries. The nearest tram stop is only 0.1 miles away, providing easy access to the city's public transportation network. Key points of interest such as the Toy Worlds Museum Basel and the Fine Arts Museum are within 1 miles. In addition, both Basel-Mulhouse Airport and Badischer Bahnhof are reachable within a short distance.

Rooms

The hotel features a variety of accommodations, including dormitory beds and private rooms with shared bathroom facilities. Some guest rooms come equipped with a seating area, sound system, and free WiFi, ensuring comfort after a long day in the city. Newly renovated in 2015, several of the rooms are wheelchair-accessible and designed in a simple yet cozy urban loft style. Guests can expect notable amenities such as a washer/dryer in designated accommodations and complimentary newspapers.

Eat & Drink

Basel Backpack includes a communal kitchen that allows guests to prepare their own meals during their stay. For those preferring to dine on-site, the hostel features a restaurant serving snacks and refreshments throughout the day. A bar/lounge area provides a space for guests to unwind and enjoy drinks, from breakfast to late-night cocktails. Additional vending machines are available for quick snacks and beverages.

Leisure & Business

Guests at Basel Backpack can enjoy access to amenities like laundry facilities and a barbecue area, making it ideal for both leisure and work-related stays. The property is smoke-free and includes relaxing communal spaces. The nearby Gundeldinger Feld offers restaurants, bars, and various cultural venues, allowing for ample leisure activities and networking opportunities. Meeting the needs of modern travelers, free WiFi is available throughout the property.

“The hotel is conveniently located just a short 10-minute walk from the Basel SBB train station, making it easy to explore the city and beyond.”view full review

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“A welcoming hostel in a great location with friendly staff.” view full review

Top location:Highly rated by recent guests(8.5)

Check-in/Check-out

from 16:00-21:00

from 08:00-11:00

Amenities

Paid Public parking is possible at a location nearby.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hostel for free.

Other information

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs CHF 8 per person per day.

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets are allowed on request.

English, German, Spanish, Italian

Number of rooms:55

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Dormitory Room Female only

Max:

1 person

30 m²

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Private Bathroom Double Room

Max:

2 persons

18 m²

City view

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Dormitory Room Mixed

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1 person

30 m²

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Basel 1.1 mi

Airports

Kloten (ZRH) 54.4 mi

Belp (BRN) 67.3 mi

Train

Basel SBB2300 ft

Badischer Bahnhof 1.9 mi

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Surprising Kitchen!

“I was pleasantly surprised by the fully-equipped kitchen that allowed me to prepare my meals and store my food comfortably during my stay.” view full review

Comfy Beds!

“The beds were incredibly comfortable, and I loved having the option to choose my own bed without any restrictions.” view full review

Clean Facilities

“The shared bathrooms were impressively clean and well-maintained, providing a pleasant experience for all guests.” view full review

Stylish Common Space

“The common area was beautifully decorated, filled with plants and cozy seating that made it a perfect spot to relax or work.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Baggage storage
Locker room
Elevator
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Hiking
Cycling
Tennis court
Bowling

Guest Parking

Shared kitchen

Services

Pet amenities available
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Children's buffet
Board games
Children's play area
Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Self-catering

Shared kitchen

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Dornacherstrasse 192, Basel, Switzerland, 4053

Map view

Dornacherstrasse 192, Basel, Switzerland, 4053

City landmarks

Zoo

Basel Zoological Garden

1.2 mi

Museums

Basel Historical Museum

1.1 mi

Museums

Fine Arts Museum Basel

1.1 mi

Stadiums

Stadion St Jakobpark

1.3 mi

Church

Basler Munster

1.2 mi

Bus Station

Gate of Spalen

1.2 mi

St. Alban-Graben 5

Basel Museum of Ancient Art and Ludwig Collection

1.1 mi

Museums

Swiss Architecture Museum

1.1 mi

Museums

Jean Tinguely Museum

1.5 mi

Centralbahnplatz

Strassburger Monument

2700 ft

Square

Muensterplatz

1.2 mi

Museums

Basel Paper Mill Museum

1.2 mi

Museums

Toy Worlds Museum Basel

1.1 mi

Ruchfeldstrasse 19 Munchenstein

Fondation Laurenz Schaulager

1.2 mi

Bridges

Middle Bridge

1.3 mi

Steinenberg 7

Kunsthalle Basel

4400 ft

Museums

Caricature & Cartoon Museum Basel

4800 ft

Fountains

Tinguely Brunnen

1.1 mi

Museums

Museum Klingental

1.4 mi

Botanical Garden

University of Basel Botanical Garden

1.3 mi

Aeschenplatz

Hammering Man

3800 ft

Museums

Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel

1.5 mi

St. Alban-Vorstadt 101

Gate of Saint Alban

1.0 mi

Events

Congress Center Basel

1.5 mi

Steinentorweg 20

Markthalle

4400 ft

Museums

Natural History Museum of Basel

1.3 mi

Church

Offene Kirche Elisabethen

5300 ft

Public Building

Rathaus

1.4 mi

Im Margarethenpark 10

Patinoire Margarethen 28 Octobre- 4 Mars

2300 ft

Nearby

Thiersteinerallee 51

Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit

1500 ft

Restaurants

Ploy Siam

900 ft

Gueterstrasse 187

Butterfly Gundeli

1300 ft

Gueterstrasse 170

Restaurant SolothurnerHof

1500 ft

Solothurnerstrasse 37

Bohemia Cafe Bar Paninoteca

1300 ft

Dornacherstrasse 255

La Republique du Croissant

1700 ft

Gueterstrasse 149

Haltestelle

2300 ft

5 Gempenstrasse

La Columbiana Kaffeeroesterei

2500 ft

Gueterstrasse 112

Mister Wong Centralbahnplatz

3500 ft

Centralbahnplatz 1 beim SBB Bahnhof

Subway Bahnhof SBB

3700 ft

Centralbahnplatz 6

China King

3800 ft

Centralbahnstrasse 5

Migros Restaurant MParc Dreispitz

3400 ft

Muenchensteinerstrasse 200

ThePoint

4200 ft

Munchensteinerstr. 200 M-Parc Einkaufscenter im Dreispitz

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

78%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

8.0

Location

8.5

Service

9.0

Dining

6.5

Carl

United States of America, January 2024

8.0/10

The hotel offers clean and new rooms, although they could have been a little cleaner. The service provided by the staff is exceptionally helpful and accommodating, with a special touch for guests who are not used to staying in hostels. The location is excellent, near transportation stops and within walking distance to the city center. The dining experience could be improved with more savory options despite the inclusion of various breakfast choices. Overall, a good value for money stay with friendly and interesting staff.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are clean and new, with comfortable beds and cozy cushions, but could have been a little cleaner.

Service

9.0

The staff is super helpful, friendly, and goes the extra mile to assist guests with various needs like making telephone calls and providing relevant reading materials. Overall, very nice and interesting people.

Location

8.0

The hotel is well-situated, being a short walk from the train station with easy access to public transportation. However, there can be a lot of kids around during the day.

Dining

7.0

The dining options are decent, with a good selection of breakfast items like coffee, tea, cereals, bread, fruits, juice, butter, and jam. However, there could be more savory choices and the pricing is a bit on the higher side.

Facilities

The hotel provides laundry service, a welcome drink, pet amenities, and tours/ticket assistance, catering to various guest needs during their stay.

Daniel

United States of America, October 2023

7.8/10

The hotel is nestled in a lovely courtyard, offering a peaceful setting without street noise. The rooms are delightful and exceptionally comfortable. However, some disturbance from loud guests next to the dining area was a downside, affecting the overall peace until late at night.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were lovely and really comfortable.

Service

9.0

The staff was very helpful and attentive, providing excellent service.

Location

9.0

The hostel is located in a vibrant ex-manufactory area filled with artsy vibes, not far from the train station, and surrounded by plenty of pubs. Its proximity to the main SBB train station and airport transport make it very convenient for travelers.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were average, with limited choices and early closure times. However, the value for money was decent.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities offered meet basic needs, such as laundry services and pet amenities. Additionally, tours and ticket assistance are available for those looking to explore the area.