Hostels in Basel

By choosing a hostel, you can cut your spending on accommodations and use more of your trip funds for exploring during your holiday. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its museums, and the river views create an appealing natural setting.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few forms, but they all have three main qualities in common, including low prices, a social setting and shared rooms (though many have private options too).

According to reviews from our customers, these Basel hostels are some of the most popular ones: Silo Design & Boutique Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Basel Bad Station and Basel (ZBA-Basel Bad Train Station). Property features include free WiFi, laundry facilities and a lift. You’ll find towels, showers and linens in all rooms. Merian Basel - Self Check-in - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Marktplatz Tram Stop. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and a lift. You’ll find towels, hairdryers and desks in all rooms. Youth Hostel Basel - Guests can enjoy a restaurant, a bar and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers and desks. Hyve Hotel Basel - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find towels and linens in all rooms. Basel Backpack - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms come with showers, hairdryers and desks.

If you’re in the market for an affordable place to stay in Basel, one of Expedia’s 6 hostels might be a great option for you.

Good weather’s always better when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 3°C. Average annual precipitation for Basel is 986 mm.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might like to explore the area around Basel. Get out into nature with places such as Rhine, Sankt Johanns-Park and Rosentalanlage. Cultural attractions include Basel Art Museum, Jean Tinguely Museum and Pharmacy Museum Basel. Visit landmarks such as White and Blue House, Ermitage and Dorneck Castle.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Basel in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Basel (BSL-EuroAirport), 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from the city centre. Another option is Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport), located 3.9 mi (6.3 km) away. Once you’re on the ground, you may want to use public transport during your trip. You can access metro transport at Marktplatz Tram Stop, University Tram Stop and Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop. To explore more of the surrounding area, take a train from Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station), Basel SBB Station or Basel Station.