Youth Hostel Basel

In the heart of Basel City Centre on St. Alban‑Kirchrain, a short stroll from the Museum for Contemporary Art and the Basel Paper Mill. The Rhine and Basler Münster are only minutes away, putting culture, cafés and riverside walks at your doorstep.

A modern youth hostel by architects Buchner & Brundler, mixing fresh design with Basel character. There are 66 rooms — dormitory-style and private rooms — with showers on each floor and private rooms featuring their own bathroom with shower. The property is wheelchair-accessible, offers complimentary cribs on request, and the staff speaks multiple languages.

Common spots include a terrace, arcade/game room, library, picnic area and ping‑pong tables for low-key fun. Help yourself in the shared kitchen, use the on-site laundry, or park in the hostel’s parking zone. Complimentary wireless internet is available in public areas; an internet corner is also on site for a fee. Wake up and walk to the Rhine in minutes.

There’s a conference room plus luggage storage and 24-hour reception to keep schedules running smooth. Tour and ticket assistance is available and complimentary newspapers are provided in the lobby.

An on-site restaurant and a snack bar/deli serve simple meals and drinks, and a lively bar/lounge is open for evenings. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.