Basel Hostels - Hostel List for Basel, Switzerland

Basel, the third biggest city of Switzerland, is known as a pharmaceutical multinational centre. However, it would be a bit narrow minded to leave it at that. Basel is an interesting arty city, split up by the river Rhine and its medieval past is endowed with some of the greatest minds of European history, including Erasmus, Ulrich Zwingli and later Friedrich Nietzsche and Hermann Hesse. Its long standing patronage of the arts has resulted in a ponoply of first rate museums and galleries, which are well worth visiting, as is its historic centre. The right bank (better known as Kleinbasel) is the more modern centre. On the left bank (Grossbasel), one can trace the history of Basel in the old town that is ruled by the M nster cathedral where the bones of the reformist Erasmus are buried. Basels sights can be easily explored on foot. The highest concentration of sights is around the old marketlocation and the cathedral. The hilly surroundings of the city offer some excellent views and walks. Dont miss your chance to stand on the three countries corner (Switzerland, France and Germany). A good day trip is a visit to Kaiseraugst, just some few kilometres from Basel. Here, you can visit the remnants of the oldest roman city on the Rhine.

Remarkable Features:

Jean Tinguely Museum, accessible by public transport, near the Roche offices. Great fun for all ages see and manipulate (sssssssssss) some of the artists kinetic sculptures.

Tinguely fountain in the city proper. Itll make one wonder why all fountains dont make such fun use of water pressure.

Fasnacht Festival, once a year a tradition of costumes, music and fun.

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Basels first backpacker with a cosy atmosphere, good service and advice. We are located on the Gundeldinger Feld Estate 10 min from the SBB main station...

Youth Hostel Basel City Double and single rooms in the best location The central location in the working class district of Gundeldingen provides an ideal starting point for trade fair visitors...

Relax and be inspired! Stay overnight for CHF 29.. Located next to the railwaystation and the center of Basel...