Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Upper floors accessible by elevator
Shuttle service
Shuttle service
About this property
Set very close to banks of the River Rhine, this designer hostel is next to the old city gate of St. Alban. It combines historic architecture with contemporary interiors and offers free WiFi and free Mobility Ticket for the use of public transport in Basel.
St. Alban Youth Hostel was designed by the innovative architects Buchner & Bründler. Its reception, lounge and dining area are all one big open space with a modern design and furnishing.
Youth Hostel St. Alban features both bedrooms with private bathrooms and shared dormitory rooms. All have a minimalist design but are still extremely comfortable. Expect lots of wood furniture and large windows.
Set in the heart of Basel, the hostel is just 100 metres from Basel Paper Mill, a paper, printing and writing museum. Basel St. Albantal ferry dock and Hardstrasse tram stop are also 100 metres away. The Basel SBB Train Station is a 15-minute walk away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
HI-Q&S Certified
Ibex Fairstay
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Ruth
United Kingdom
“I booked a single room and ended up with a quad dorm to myself. The hostel has a lovely location, it's all very scenic. Strongly recommend the spa up the river too in walking distance.
It's useful it can provide an evening meal as on a sunday...”
Sylvia
United Kingdom
“Youth Hostel was very central to most attractions
The breakfast was excellent and we slept very well because it was quiet”
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Karin
United Kingdom
“I know the Jugi well and know what to expect. It’s always clean and everything is really well organised. I booked the single rooms for the first time and was happy except for the furniture and fittings - see below”
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Ken
United Kingdom
“The location was great for our stay being about a 10 minute walk to Basel Old town and only a few minutes to get a view of the river. The room was basic but very clean and very big for a double. Breakfast buffet was OK, enough choice and you could...”
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Oualid
Qatar
“The cleanings and the size of the room. Breakfast was excellent as well”
Johanna
Finland
“Location is really nice, near river Rhine. Quiet and peaceful area. Breakfast was good, and it carried me far into afternoon. I stayed in women dormitory with six beds. Everything went smoothly, and the quiet hours (23-07) were well respected in...”
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Emmylou
France
“Location is really nice, public transportation isn’t far ,you can pretty much walk anywhere!”
Suzanne
United Kingdom
“I travelled alone and due to cancelled and delayed flights I was late for checking in. Staff friendly, welcoming and accommodating despite being late. Felt safe walking alone near by, even at night time. Great location for the Euros final at St...”
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Amit
United Kingdom
“Nice spacious room. Great access to bathrooms and toilets, very clean and very nice area.”
Chung
United Kingdom
“It's a great hostel well located a short walk from town and a stone's throw from the Rhine. My dorm window overlooked the babbling brook that runs beside the building so you get the lovely sounds of a running stream to send you to sleep. The...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Färberkeller
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Modern
Dietary options
Vegetarian
House rules
Basel Youth Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that the public transfer (2nd class) from EuroAirport or Basel main train stations to the hotel on the day of your arrival is free of charge with your booking confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
For bookings of more than 10 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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