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Reviews of Hostel by Hyve Basel

Gempenstrasse 64, 4053 Basel, Switzerland

#26 of 68 hotels in Basel

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Review score

Based on 820 hostel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    9.0
    Great hostel near the train station with a cute little bar/mini-shop and lots of communal spaces
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were only three showers per floor which I find may be a little too little - don’t leave your shower for the morning when everyone else is having one. My room had six beds but four numbered (1-4) closets and a fifth, unnumbered closet. Don’t know what I would have done with my stuff if I were bed 5 or 6.

    Nice bed, towels provided, individual touch-activated light by bed with three light settings with two USB charging ports and a little shelf. Additionally, two wall sockets to plug in more devices. The room set-up with the sink and closet area behind a nook and with individual lights meant you could easily pack or access your things with minimal disturbance to others (e.g. if you arrive late or leave early). There is a single desk and chair in the room. The showers were clean, water pressure good and you could use a good hairdryer free of charge. The communal spaces were welcoming and the pizza at the bar was tasty. The kitchen was equipped with stuff to make your food (stoves, fridges-freezers, dishwasher, electric kettle, toaster). Other customers generally kept the place tidy though some people did forget their mother did not travel with them (please don’t be this person). The staff was friendly and welcoming although I checked in through the check-in kiosks at the front so had little contact with them. After checking out, I could leave my luggage at the locked and CCTV-d luggage room which was an added bonus. Great location - had to walk to the place by heart after my data stopped working and it was really, really easy to find as you just walk in a straight line from the train station for like 5 min. Overall, I would say top 3 hostels I’ve stayed at

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    8.0
    Very convenient, and capsules more pleasant than expected
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule in Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night

    My room was clean, but the common showers in the old building of the hotel were not as confidence-inspiring as the ones in the newer building. The rooms in the old building are also tighter that in the new building, so there is less space to move around.

    I was lucky enough to be put in a room where the other capsule was unoccupied, so I had a little bit more space to move around. The capsules are actually much more comfortable that I expected, the mattress was great, I loved the quiet in the capsule, I slept great.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    8.0
    Clean and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I just needed a cheap bed for the night before a train the next morning and Hyve was perfect as it’s so close to Basel SBB. The dorm bed was clean and comfortable. The shower had good pressure.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule in Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Niks

    De service 24/7 inchecken

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location for train station and cycle paths.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    8.0
    Nice location for a stopover in Basel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Overall just good. Stayed for only one night and it was a very brief visit but the room was comfortable, clean and just right. Close the the main train stations so covenient location if you're planning to travel.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well located. Silent at night. All good

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    9.0
    I loved staying in Huve Basel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule in Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit dirty but not much.

    Easy check in/ out. Excellent location near the central train station. The halls and common areas are nice, and there is a kitchen. I really liked my first experience with the capsule dorme. It was spacious enough, clean and noise isolated.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A couple of small niggles: the bed could have a power socket, and a curtain.

    Almost everything. Great shower, great staff, good location.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    10
    10/10 will come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn’t fault it

    Everything was awesome. Cleanest hostel I’ve stayed at. Easy self check in. Close to the station, supermarket. Free transport pass gets you to the airport free! Will definitely be back

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    9.0
    My 2nd time there and I will go again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The "continental" buffet breakfast was nice and fairly priced. If it had boiled eggs it would be better.

    It is a simple hotel (hostel like). Clean, tidy, friendly staff, nice atmosphere. Great bar / cafeteria with drinks and snacks, nice little garden, etc. WiFi was good too. Walking distance from Basel SBB train station, very convenient! Also, the tram 16 stop "Bahnhofeingang Gundeldingen" is 250 meters from the Hyve's entrance. This line gets you to the historical center (Barfusser square, to Markt square and to the river side.)

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    9.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The check-in hour, too early

    Location And the check-in proccess

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Kids play area with shared bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The garden was not so Nice

    Good location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was hot with no air con. Small lockers

    Easy check in, close to station. Comfy rooms

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    10
    good price-quality ratio
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    there was no such thing

    Very convenient location, near the railway station, Flix bus stop, quiet area, very clean, everything you need is available

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule in Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    10
    Best hostel I’ve stayed in
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule in Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent. Capsule was safe and secure. And very good

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The capsules were private and quite comfortable, and the breakfast options were good.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    8.0
    It is good and next time I will not look for another place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Toilets were not clean enough.

    Close to the train station. Located in a silent place. Easy to find.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    9.0
    Brilliant location, friendly staff and v clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Liked it all

    Great vibe and facilities

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    9.0
    Super nice hostel with great family room!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Kids play area with shared bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious family room, very relaxing vibe, plenty to do in the hostel, very well organised!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room is not soundproof, having problem with group of young people making noises

    Affordable and reasonable price

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    10
    Another great stay at Hyve! 6 th time back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely big rooms for eating, working, socializing etc.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    10
    The place to be!
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Though it didn't happen to me, the 6-bed dorm (Room 18) only had 4 lockers. I imagine it'd be inconvenient for the 2 who won't get one.

    Hyve is a pleasant, well-conceptualized hostel walking distance from the Basel main train station. The 6-bed female dorm room was spacious enough and had its own sink. The bed was comfortable, the bedsheets clean, and there was a USB charger with the reading light. The shared showers had a dry area for changing. The receiving area had numerous chairs, sofas, co-working areas, and a pocket garden for the warm days. The staff are bi- or multilingual and helpful. Breakfast is also available. Hyve's proximity to the station and the city center was the primary reason I chose it. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in August 2024

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