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About this property
Set very close to banks of the River Rhine, this designer hostel is next to the old city gate of St. Alban. It combines historic architecture with contemporary interiors and offers free WiFi and free Mobility Ticket for the use of public transport in Basel. St. Alban Youth Hostel was designed by the innovative architects Buchner & Bründler. Its reception, lounge and dining area are all one big open space with a modern design and furnishing. Youth Hostel St. Alban features both bedrooms with private bathrooms and shared dormitory rooms. All have a minimalist design but are still extremely comfortable. Expect lots of wood furniture and large windows. Set in the heart of Basel, the hostel is just 100 metres from Basel Paper Mill, a paper, printing and writing museum. Basel St. Albantal ferry dock and Hardstrasse tram stop are also 100 metres away. The Basel SBB Train Station is a 15-minute walk away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Bar
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Sustainability
HI-Q&S Certified
Ibex Fairstay
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Oualid
Qatar“The cleanings and the size of the room. Breakfast was excellent as well” - Johanna
Finland“Location is really nice, near river Rhine. Quiet and peaceful area. Breakfast was good, and it carried me far into afternoon. I stayed in women dormitory with six beds. Everything went smoothly, and the quiet hours (23-07) were well respected in...” - Emmylou
France“Location is really nice, public transportation isn’t far ,you can pretty much walk anywhere!” - Suzanne
United Kingdom“I travelled alone and due to cancelled and delayed flights I was late for checking in. Staff friendly, welcoming and accommodating despite being late. Felt safe walking alone near by, even at night time. Great location for the Euros final at St...” - Amit United Kingdom“Nice spacious room. Great access to bathrooms and toilets, very clean and very nice area.”
Chung United Kingdom“It's a great hostel well located a short walk from town and a stone's throw from the Rhine. My dorm window overlooked the babbling brook that runs beside the building so you get the lovely sounds of a running stream to send you to sleep. The...”
Paul United Kingdom“Really organised hostel. Friendly staff. Good location.”- Chloe United Kingdom“Staff really helpful and friendly and always staffed! Sell water and food all night which is helpful and good. Lobby area nice. Rooms well spaced and in great location with a big window. Lockers with key but worked well and good separation...”
- Dumitrip United Kingdom“Great hostel in a very good location in Basel. Simple, but nice industrial-style decor, and clean facilities.”
- Chibuye
Netherlands“the facilities and cleanliness in this hostel was amazing”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Färberkeller
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Facilities of Basel Youth Hostel
Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Table tennis
- Games room
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs CHF 20 per day.
- Street parking
Transport
- Public transport tickets
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
General
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that the public transfer (2nd class) from EuroAirport or Basel main train stations to the hotel on the day of your arrival is free of charge with your booking confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
For bookings of more than 10 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
