I quite liked this place. I got a private room and loved the cement walls and huge windows. The decor would definitely not be for everyone because it's industrial/minimalistic. The staff were helpful when I needed an adaptor. It's not cheap (for a single room) even for a hostel, but that's true of the area in general...

It is somewhat like in another century in this youthhostel, in a total positive way. I stayed in a single room, got towels and the beds were already made. I didn't mind the concrete room, in the opposite, it was a new and different experience and I enjoyed myself. The entrance area is really impressive and a great mixture between... More

I thought that by having a double room with en suite that it would not be dissimilar to a basic hotel. I was wrong. It may be my own fault but we hated the new Basel youth hostel. Inside maybe youngsters would like it but for us, there was no comfort to be had anywhere. Had it been a cheaper... More

Modern architecture has been integrated tastefully in the old previous building. The big lobby area is also appealing and you can sit there comfortably on huge leather seating. The double rooms are almost even a bit luxurious and are held in a purist modern Scandinavian style. On top of that: you just walk about 10 minutes to the city center... More

I spent two nights in a 4-bed dorm room in June this year and found the place to be clean and adequate. The staff were helpful, although far from the friendly faces I'm used to in Youth Hostels around the world. The rooms has secure lockers for your bags, and free Wifi is available in the lobby. They supply bedding,... More

Prices for rooms advertised (on their website) are per person so you will pay double what you thought (read the fine, fine, fine print). Found out too late and we were stuck with having to pay the same price as a double room in a comparable 3 star hotel. On top, you have to take the sheets to the basement..... More

Only spent one night and wasn't in the room much. No complaints. Staff was helpful about explaining the area and the bus routes.

If you are going to stay in a hostel stay here. It is uber trendy attracting boardroom clientele. The rooms were clean, the place was affordable and I imagine the private rooms are very nice. The part of Basel the hostel is located in, is very beautiful. After a night of horrible sleep due to one roommate snoring so loud... More

This hostel was really lovely and I'd definitely recommend it. Switzerland is an expensive country, but the Jugendherberge is really reasonably priced. It's in a beautiful setting, really quiet, and the industrial architecture/design of the building is pretty neat. A 10 minute walk to downtown, and 5 minute walk to the tram. You also get a free travel card for... More