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Basel BackPack
Dornacherstrasse 192 (Basel) 4053

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.

Score from 805 reviews
Exceptional

8.5/10

Rooms: 16

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Address: Dornacherstrasse 192, Basel 4053 map

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What people say

The bed was very comfortable. The staff gave me an alarm clock when my phone was not working and the price included a travel ticket for 1 day. The character of the place. The room itself. The location.Helpfulness of staff.Very nice staff, very clean, nice environment and close to city centre. . Easy to find, convenient for the SBB and part of an excellent interesting conversion of an old factory site.
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Basel BackPack Room information

Room Type	Max	from
One Bed in a Dormitory [Room Information]	1	from CHF 25.00	Search
Simple and cosy 8-bed dormitory in urban loft style. Newly renovated in 2008, lower beds wheelchair-accessible. Room Facilities: Washing Machine, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shared Toilet, Shared Bathroom, Refrigerator, Patio, Kitchenette, Kitchen, Heating, Hairdryer
Bed in Female Dormitory Room [Room Information]	1	from CHF 29.00	Search
This is a bed in a female dormitory room. Room Facilities: Washing Machine, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shared Toilet, Shared Bathroom, Seating Area, Refrigerator, Patio, Kitchenette, Kitchen, Heating, Hairdryer
Double Room [Room Information]	2	from CHF 65.00	Search
Simple and cosy room in urban loft style. Newly renovated in 2008, wheelchair-accessible. Room Facilities: Washing Machine, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shared Toilet, Shared Bathroom, Refrigerator, Patio, Microwave, Kitchenette, Kitchen, Heating, Hairdryer
Double Room with Bathroom [Room Information]	2	from CHF 89.00	Search
Newly built in 2013, this room comes with a private bathroom, a seating area, a sound system and free WiFi.

Amenities at Basel BackPack

Transportation

Street parking, Public transport tickets, Bicycle Rental

Services

Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access

Miscellaneous

Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, Family Rooms, Elevator, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking

General

WiFi everywhere, Pets Allowed, Parking , Free Parking

Front-desk/reception area services

Newspapers, Luggage Storage

Food & Drink

Vending Machine (snacks), Vending Machine (drinks), On-site coffee shop, Breakfast details, BBQ Facilities, Bar

Entertainment and children services

Children's Playground, Book/DVD/Music library for children, Board games/puzzles

Common areas

Terrace, Sun Terrace, Picnic area, Outdoor furniture, Library, Garden, Communal lounge/TV room, Communal kitchen

Cleaning services

Laundry, Ironing Service

Business facilities

Fax/Photocopying

Food & Drink

Our Bar-Café PriMateria serves snacks and refreshments from breakfast to a late cocktail to cool sounds. There is also a lounge and a terrace, as well as a kitchen, where you can cook yourself, and vending machines for drinks and snacks.

Hotel information details

The wheelchair-accessible house also features a kiosk and a washing machine with dryer.

The Gundeldinger Feld houses restaurants, bistros, bars, a playground, an indoor climbing hall, a pilates studio, a library, artists’ studios, a theatre, circus and dancing schools, as well as various service providers.

Important information to guests

Late arrival: If you plan to arrive later than 20:00, please contact the hostel in advance!

Information about the area

The university town on the Rhine is the cultural capital of Switzerland, with many sights, museums, art galleries and cultural events.

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Featuring free WiFi and a barbecue, Basel BackPack offers accommodation in Basel. The hostel has a children's playground, terrace and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Certain rooms have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. All rooms are equipped with a private or shared bathroom. You will find a shared kitchen at the property. Zoological Garden is 1.1 km from Basel BackPack, while Architectural Museum is 1.4 km away. The nearest airport is Belp Airport, 70 km from the property.

Travelling information

From the Basel SBB train station - Go to the main passenger bridge, exit next to Media Markt - On Güterstrasse turn left and walk for about 700 metres towards the church you see - or take tram line 16 from the station for 2 stops and get off at Tellplatz - On Tellplatz square turn right into Bruderholzstrasse and walk one block - On Dornacherstrasse it says “D192” and “Gundeldinger Feld” on the wall of the building on the left-hand side. - Inside this area, walk straight ahead for about 150 metres, directly to our reception.

Basel BackPack Policies

Check-in

16:00 - 21:00

Check-out

08:00 - 11:00

Accepted CreditCards at Hotel

The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Other Cards, UnionPay credit card, MasterCard, MasterCard

Cancellation Policy

If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy

All children are welcome.
All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults are charged CHF 30 per night per person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.