Name: Basel Backpack
Address: Dornacherstrasse 192, 4053 Basel, Switzerland, Dornacherstrasse 192, Canton of Basel-Stadt, 4053, Switzerland
Rating: 8.3

Basel Backpack

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Property highlights

Breakfast

Good breakfast

Views

Balcony, City view, Terrace

Family friendly

Family rooms, Games room, Indoor play area, Board games/puzzles

Free WiFi

Internet services

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Upper floors accessible by elevator

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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Availability

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom We have 2 left Free WiFi Hardwood or parquet floors Towels Linen Socket near the bed Desk Seating Area Shared bathroom Heating Fan Wardrobe or closet Upper floors accessible by elevator Clothes rack Entire unit wheelchair accessible	Max persons: 2	US$105 per night Price US$315 Excluded: CHF 4.2 City tax per person per night, 3.8 % VAT	Good breakfast US$12 Partially refundable Pay online	Select rooms
	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$87 per night Price US$261 Excluded: CHF 4.2 City tax per person per night, 3.8 % VAT	Good breakfast US$12 Partially refundable Pay online	Select rooms
Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 323 feet² Free WiFi	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$41 per night Price US$124 Excluded: CHF 4.2 City tax per person per night, 3.8 % VAT	Good breakfast US$12 Partially refundable Pay online	Select rooms
Bed in Female Dormitory Room 323 feet² Free WiFi	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$41 per night Price US$124 Excluded: CHF 4.2 City tax per person per night, 3.8 % VAT	Good breakfast US$12 Partially refundable Pay online • We have 3 left	Select rooms

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Iva

Bulgaria

“Very nice staff. Free luggage storage and free card for the city public transport ( which is expensive there so big plus) . Good location close to the train station (recommend you if you have more time to check out Liechtenstein ) . The rooms are...”

Petra

South Africa

“Lovely sunny room, elevator to 2nd floor Big bath towels Very clean bathrooms Strong wifi Staff exceptionally helpful.”

Ahmed

France

“It's first time in basel and Switzerland. Basel backpacke it was my one of very good experience, lots of things was positive, the specially staff, very good explanation by staff, hotel is very nicely organised, very very clean, big thanks old...”

Hilary

Australia

“really nice hostel, cool vibe, spacious rooms, lockers with a key in the room and large double bed sized bunk beds as well as single size bunk beds depending on what beds are available”

Mnh

Germany

“The staff is wonderful, beds supercomfy, the neighbourhood is brilliant - cafes etc right next door in a super relaxed atmosphere.”

United Kingdom

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

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...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Bio Bistro

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House rules

Basel Backpack takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0 - 2 years

Cot upon request

CHF 10 per child, per night

3 - 12 years

Extra bed upon request

CHF 20 per child, per night

13+ years

Extra bed upon request

CHF 30 per person, per night

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.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

OtherCash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.