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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 884 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

    8.6

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Showing 151 – 175

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good sized room, balcony, friendly staff, nice vibe.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    8.0
    The rooms were nice, clean and affordable. The people working here were helpful and polite
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise at night. Because hostel is near tram.

    The rooms were nice, clean and affordable.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    8.0
    Great stay for a family- basic facilities, cheap, clean and central.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was a bit hot in the rooms and too loud from the street to sleep with the windows opened.

    Good value for money. Clean. Nice location. Good places to eat around the corner. Great connection to the city with center with a tram.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    7.0
    Bed and bathroom are okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had to pay a tax more and it wasn’t included in the cost of the hostel

    Bed and bathroom was really okay. They gave me a ticket to see all the city for free with public transports

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    8.0
    Good for a pit stop by the station.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise from the tram outside early in the morning was a bit annoying - but it’s the price you pay for being in central Basel.

    Location near the station is great, plenty of food options both restaurants and shops nearby. Price was reasonable considering it’s Switzerland.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bathrooms are very average but the building was renovated from an old factory or something so maybe this is why. The two staff members I met were quite odd and didn't seem to have great social skills. Their English proficiency was fine. There aren't many affordable places to eat nearby. The bathrooms were very average, dark and dingy. They need better curtains and more/ bigger fans or air conditioning in the rooms as it got quite hot in the evenings.

    The bed was a double! And this was standard for most of the best in the share room of 6-8. This was a very nice surprise. They also give you a public transport card which is a huge bonus. Fairly affordable. Decent location and nice outside seating area.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The upper bed had no bed-shelf.

    Very nice atmosphere. Perfect for backpackers and full with young people. It was clean!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed size and sheets, bedside outlet

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    7.0
    It was okay. Good place considering the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It wasn’t very clean in my opinion

    Location was good staff was helpful

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    8.0
    Short, convenient, comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were only mixed dorms left when we booked (very last minute), i don’t know if there were ever all-female dorms.

    Cozy atmosphere, facilities convenient and close to each other, personal touch to signs and clear instructions:) Felt safe despite first time sleeping in dorms.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    9.0
    Nice stay on a bike trip along the Eurovelo6
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rather well located (not far from the station, nice district)

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    8.0
    Perfect fir a first stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was given a small duvet although I had a double bed. The humidity smell in the room when I checked in, after opening the window all afternoon it was fine.

    Good location, close to the tramway going downtown, Aldi and other supermarkets. Check-in was easy even if you arrive before the room is ready. Great price for Basel.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff was so friendly.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    8.0
    Great value for money stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    beds weren’t the comfiest and it was rather warm in the room as the weather was hot

    location was good and with the free basel card it was very easy to get around basel

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It wasn't as clean as I'd expect (found some hair on shelves near the bed). It gets really hot without AC, I was able to use the fan in the evening but there was only one outlet, so I could either use fan or charge my phone. 15 mins walking from the railway station, which is not too bad but there is no transport.

    Very nice bathroom with big plants, the room was fairly big.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    7.0
    Great stay for a great price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The other guests were loud and rude.

    The stay was close to the train station and supermarkets. I also slept in a 2 persons bed so i had enough space.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is near tram and flix bus station.Breakfast is excellent

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Nimeni and cosy place. A little bit further from the olivat city centrum.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2023

    9.0
    It was a good stay in this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No AC and its very hot on summer

    Near to sbb banhop

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    9.0
    Solo traveller staying a weekend in Switzerland.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Friendly staff and easy check in+ check out. Loved being able to try Unser Bier (from the local indi brewery next door) + the first one was on the house! Great location, would stay again.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    9.0
    Lovely place just needs a little maintenance :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s an old building so the shower I used didn’t have sufficient drainage and the whole floor filled up with water to the ankles :/

    Beautifully decorated, lovely staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    9.0
    Very good location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    1st floor & sinze no air conditioning (usually it is none in Basel..) room was quite warm...

    Room size & facilities. Walking distance from train station.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi strength could have been better. Would be great if they had 24/7 reception, or at least until 12am

    Staff there was absolutely amazing and go above and beyond! I arrived late to Basel but the receptionist contacted me and stayed back to ensure I was able to check in and settle me in before closing up. All the staff have been very friendly and tried their best to accomodate!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location isn't central, but right next to the tram stop so getting to the city center doesn't take too long.

    Nice rooms and the common space in the hostel + a terrace in front. Free filter coffee in the morning. Very helpful and friendly staff. Common bathrooms were always clean.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2023

    9.0
    Affordable, close to SBB, and facilities are good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice backpack to stay overnight in Basel. Facilities are perfect, close to basel SBB.

    Stayed in June 2023

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