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Reviews of Basel Backpack

Dornacherstrasse 192, 4053 Basel, Switzerland

#40 of 65 hotels in Basel

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Review Score

Based on 898 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: August 11, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Spacious, comfortable, quiet and the check in staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    8.0
    Lovely hostel, helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was sweetcorn in the sink. The rooms are quite hot and the road is quite noisy. Despite this i slept well, the bed was comfortable.

    The staff were brilliant and helped us make the most of a whirlwind visit to Basel. We liked the refurbished industrial buildings, the cool vibe, the plants and the local bar

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I pay extra money to the landlord 20chf extraa pay.

    good clean room

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2025

    9.0
    Great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful building and interesting location. The room had all the essentials and was comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Slight difficulty upon check-out. I was asked to pay the city tax a second time (I had paid upon arrival) by a second member of staff - the first member of staff had not made a note that I had already paid. Had an older age demographic and atmosphere than other hostels which wasn't to my taste. Cat on the premises which was fine by me but might bother others.

    Stayed in an 8 bed female dorm. Good bathroom and shower facilities. Good storage facility in rooms, including lock provided. Breakfast offered for an additional fee - however, I did not choose this, so I can not comment on quality. Kitchen area available to use.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2025

    9.0
    Great vibe, helpful staff and comfy bed!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The industrial vibe and big lockers in the room.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    9.0
    Great stay thank you!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could have been cleaner

    Good location, great people, good and convenient storage options

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2025

    7.0
    too expensive but good offering
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The price is really high for what is being offered (a shared room with shared bathrooms).

    There was a fully equipped kitchen as well as a big dining table. We were given a public transportation card for travel within the city, which was pretty well connected. We stayed in an 8 person room and the bunk beds were super tall, which was great for being able to sit on the lower bed. The stairs for getting up to the upper bunk were also comfortable, and there were a lot of sockets available.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2025

    9.0
    Great stay - love the free transport - an airy breezy room with double bunk beds
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I love how airy the place was, the location to the central train / bus station. The lift for heavy bags was great / I had a bottom double bunk bed. The showers had great pressure and the kitchen was fully equipped. The bus stop and tan stops were right outside. A large supermarket were close too.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2025

    9.0
    Good value and exceptional staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bed wasn't the most comfortable, but it was OK. Shared bathroom was basic but perfectly fine for us.

    Exceptional staff, going above and beyond and being super helpful and accommodating. The room was a great size, and had a fan for the warm evenings. Easy to walk to from the station and good transport links to the centre,.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2025

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room smelled a bit sweaty.

    The original decor was nice, including the plants. The room had large windows letting through a lot of light, and ventilation. Curtains could be pulled to keep the room dark. The showers were hot and with good pressure.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2025

    9.0
    Most enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The locality and the relaxing atmosphere

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2025

    8.0
    Great value for money with some minor flaws.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They don’t provide any towels that you can use in the shower, also my bed didn’t have an easily accessible charging port and I had to crawl under the bed to find one, that didn’t look quite safe - it was coming off of the wall and the cables were showing but thankfully it worked and didn’t cause any trouble.

    The beds were nice and felt quite private compared to other hostels. Staff was very friendly and they even provided me with a Basel city card that helped me use the public transport free of charge during the stay.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very hot, no proper ventilation in the rooms. Terribly hot....if you would put vents from the rooms to the hallway so when the window is open in the room, there will be a cross breeze..and would be much cooler Also, could use USB chargers in the room. It was a very nice hostel. But the lack of ventilation in the rooms made it very uncomfortable to be in.

    It was a very nice Hostel. The bunks were large. Good location.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2025

    9.0
    Good base for exploring Basel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nice hostel in Basel, adequate rooms, and clean bathrooms. Good location, walking distance to everything.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was incredibly hot but I think that’s just because of the heatwave.

    Funky room, late check in.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2025

    9.0
    Warm atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    The staff was very kind. I tried to buy a cake, but they gave it to me for free.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent value for money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beds could have better mattresses.

    Great location for 1 night. Room was clean and spacious and there were many bathrooms to choose from.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2025

    9.0
    Highly recommended place to stay in Basel
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms could have better ventilation and aircon.

    Lovely property in a nice part of town, not far off the station in the vicinity of cafes and restaurants. Backpackers staff very friendly and nice continental breakfast offered for 7CHF.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast was very basic.

    A fairly central location. Clean, quiet, and modern. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2025

    8.0
    Great location and clean. It was a great stay and it served our purpose well.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The upper bunk beds don't have access to sockets so a bit difficult to charge your phone at night. I saw a fan but not sure how hot it will get in the summers. Please also note you need to bring all your own toiletries as there is not even shampoo or soap in the showers.

    I loved the ambience and the place was clean and tidy. The rooms were adequately-sized with bunkbeds and clean sheets. They can also provide towels for rent. The location is right next to tram and bus stops which can easily take you to the city center.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was no lift up to the room. There were only table lamps in the main room so the room was gloomy. Noise from room above. The rain was also very heavy and made a lot of noise on the rain shelter.

    Big room with a hammock. Staff were friendly and helpful. Very close to tram stop into Basel. We had a private room with its own bathroom.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Someone nicked my travel adaptor

    It was nice and clean. Slightly outside of the town but they provide public transport ticket

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2025

    8.0
    Good value for Swiss prices
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was a bit hot. Blankets and pillows were small. Overall nothing wrong, I'm being very petty.

    The rooms are spacious for a hostel, and clean. I am referring to the double private rooms, not shared-beds dorms. The shower and bathroom, although outside the rooms, were also spacious, and private!! There were 8 rooms or so, and 3 showers (with private doors, unlike the dorms part where they only have 1 shower room with no privacy and 3 showers in it). Big plus for me. So if you plan to stay, I highly recommend to not take the dorm rooms, take the private rooms with ot without shared bathroom. I added a picture of the shared shower. Switzerland is expensive, and this hostel privided value for low price. Also outside the hostel is tram 15, bus 36, and it's close to main station SBB. Staff were friendly. Check in/out was easy.

    Stayed in May 2025

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