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Basel Youth HostelvsHotel Krafft Basel
Both properties are rated very highly by writers. Overall, Hotel Krafft Basel is preferred by most professionals compared to Basel Youth Hostel. Hotel Krafft Basel scores 82 with praise from 4 reviews including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
Basel Youth Hostel
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Sankt Alban-Kirchrain 10, Basel 4052, Switzerland
From $46/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Meeting Rooms
- Conferences
Lonely Planet "Rooms have up to four beds and there’s generally plenty of space. Hang out in the interior courtyard in summer...selected this as one of our recommended hostels in Basel." Full review
Lonely Planet "Designed by Basel-based architects Buchner & Bründler, this swank modern hostel in a very pleasant neighbourhood is flanked by tree-shaded squares and a rushing creek." Full review
Hotel Krafft Basel
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Fodor's
The Wall Street Journal
New York Times
Independent Lonely Planet
Rheingasse 12, Basel 4058, Switzerland
From $244/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine "If you are looking for a high-quality hotel in Basel, the Krafft is a wonderful choice — but it seems less like a luxury hotel and more like the apartment of your dreams." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This historic hotel on the Rhine creaks with storybook charm." Full review
Fodor's "On the waterfront, Krafft has a can't-get-any-better location that makes it perfect for people-watching." Full review
The Wall Street Journal "Basel, wedged between France and Germany an hour north of Bern, also features an old town with a Gothic cathedral overlooking a river, but our focus here is more contemporary. Take the #8..."
Switzerland by Train: The Ultimate 3-Day Itinerary
April 21, 2022
New York Times "Krafft Basel is a trendy hotel with lots of character, river-view rooms, and a great location in Kleinbasel, close to the Middle Bridge"
36 Hours in Basel
February 20, 2020
Independent "You’ll still see traces of period features, like the spiral staircase that sweeps up to the fourth floor or the colourful tiles, but the rooms are smart, modern and well equipped. "
Basel city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Switzerland’s underrated third city
December 23, 2022
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Book a river-view room with a balcony if you can.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Sculptural modern chandeliers dangle in the creaky-floored dining room overlooking the Rhine, and minimalist tea bars... adorn each landing of the spiral stairs." Full review
