About this property
The Basel Backpack is housed in a renovated historic factory, only 10 minutes from Basel’s main train station. The Basel Mobility Ticket (free public transport) is included in the rates. Wi-Fi is available free of charge. The Basel Backpack offers pleasant accommodation in an urban loft style in the Gundeldinger Feld neighbourhood. Shared showers and toilets are located next to the rooms. The wheelchair-accessible Basel Backpack also features a kiosk and a washing machine with a dryer. The Bar-Café PriMateria serves snacks and refreshments from breakfast to a late cocktail. There is also a kitchen, where you can cook yourself, and vending machines for drinks and snacks. The next tram stop is just 100 metres away from the Basel Backpack.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Terrace
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Eve
New Zealand“Showers were amazing, hot and powerful, I’d come back just for those, bed was comfy and locker is large enough to fit whole suitcase in. Staff were lovely. Laundry facilities available” 
Jb
United Kingdom“Spacious, comfortable, quiet and the check in staff were friendly and helpful.”- Lorna United Kingdom“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”
- Olivia
Italy“Beautiful building and interesting location. The room had all the essentials and was comfortable.” - Donna United Kingdom“Great hostel, 10 min walk from Basel train station. Excellent kitchen facilities and good sized dorm room. Very convenient and would definitely stay again.”
- Jennifer New Zealand“Lovely people on the front desk, excellent location for both train station & stadium, great system with key cards for entrance & lockers, and a good kitchen.”
- Thomas United Kingdom“Sebastian the hero. Sebastian the legend who works there. So on the first night, some guy in the room with the loudest snore. So i asked to move rooms for the second night. Which Sebastian organised. On checkout I needed to leave my bags somewhere...”
- Taylor New Zealand“Good location, great people, good and convenient storage options”
- Megan United Kingdom“Staff were helpful, had a nice chill out room and breakfast was reasonable for the price. Bathroom and shower were super clean and they stored our luggage whilst we looked around town for free 😃”
- Sally New Zealand“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...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Bio Bistro
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Guests receive a BaselCard upon check in. This Guest Card includes complementary use of Public Transport within Basel City and surroundings (Zone 10, 11, 13, 14 & 15, including Euroairport), free WiFi, as well as discounts on admission to cultural and leisure activities. 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.
