Basel BS 254m

mit freundlicher Genehmigung durch Basel Tourismus
Nestled in the Three Countries of Germany, France and Switzerland, Basel is a city full of surprises. The city canton with roughly 190,000 inhabitants and a 2000-year history is located on the bend of the Rhine on the borders with France and Germany. The city offers a unique range of culture and art, and possesses one of Europe's most attractive and best-preserved Old Towns.

www.baseltourism.ch


Hostels


YMCA Hostel Basel

The Basel YMCA Hostel offers 24 rooms with 1, 2, 3, 5 or 8 beds. All rooms are equipped with a washbasin, and WC and showers are available on each floor. Furthermore, one double room with shower and WC is available for the handicapped. Fee-based laundry room with washing machine and tumbler. Breakfast in the hostel, restaurants in the area, group and conference rooms available within close proximity of the hostel.



How to get to Basel

By train: Direct connections from all over Switzerland, France & Germany. Online timetable www.rail.ch

By air: EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse is in easy reach of the centre - 15 min. by bus no. 50. Find cheap flights with EasyJet, SkyEurope or SWISS.

For travelling in Switzerland we recommend rail passes by Swiss Travel System.



What to do in Basel

-Official tours of the old town
-Basel Zoo
-Botanical Garden
-Museums
-Sacral buildings
-Theatres

Free public transport allover Basel for guests staying in a Swiss Backpackers hostel!