Basel Youth Hostel
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 328 feet from Basel Paper Mill, a paper, printing and writing museum. Basel St. Albantal ferry dock and Hardstrasse tram stop are also 328 feet away. The Basel SBB Train Station is a 15-minute walk away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- 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
Rogelio
United Arab Emirates“Had a safe and comfortable stay at this hostel! Highly recommended!”- Julija
France“The breakfast was great, the location awesome ! Central still quiet! Very clean rooms and friendly staff.” - Andria
Indonesia“I like the architecture of the building , the vibes good for our teenage, self prepare for drink and the linen, and self cleaning also, the bathroom is clean an located near our room” - Kaye United Arab Emirates“Staff are friendly and the hostel is clean and family friendly. Breakfast was great. Location is very good near to all the christmas markets that we want to visit.”
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Germany“Location is great. Staff is friendly. Lobby and breakfast area are nice, you can get drinks for a reasonable price. single-/Double room is sufficiently sized, bathroom as well. Bed was good.”- Muhammad
Canada“Faculty was clean and staff was really cooperative.” 
Leticia
United States“The building is new and clean. The staff was friendly and the breakfast was amazing.”- Kelly
Australia“Beautiful location, with creek next to it and short stroll to river, city, and trains. The facilities were super clean and showers worked well.” - Kilinc Germany“The stuff were kind and helpful. The location was good. Organization of the facility was above average.”
- Patrick
United Kingdom“Basel Youth Hostel (Jugendherberge Basel) is a modern conversion of what was originally a factory building dating from 1850s. It's close to the Rhein, and about 15 min on foot from the Kunstmuseum tram stop (and the Altstadt), or 20 min on foot...”
Area info
Restaurants
- Färberkeller
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs 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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
