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Youth Hostel Mariastein

2.0 star property
Travelers gather on the sunny terrace for morning coffee or plan outdoor adventures from this youth hostel, where new friendships form around evening barbecues

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Youth Hostel Mariastein offers practical comforts like a free breakfast buffet and laundry facilities. Kids enjoy the playground, adults appreciate WiFi in public areas. The property has meeting rooms and barbecue grills for socializing after exploring the garden surroundings.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 16 bed dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 16 bed dorm) | Bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 16 bed dorm)

Highlights

Heating
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Metzerlen is home to Youth Hostel Mariastein. Binningen Castle and Kirche Allerheiligen are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Marktplatz and Rosentalanlage. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at St. Jakobshalle or St. Jakob Gartenbad. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Metzerlen travel guide
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Map
Burg Rotberg, Metzerlen, 4115

What's nearby

  • Basel Zoo which includes cuddly or friendly animals, marine life and zoo animals
    Basel Zoo
    20 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Rathaus, Basel Town Hall - Switzerland
    Marktplatz
    23 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Kloster Mariastein
    4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • St. Jakobshalle
    22 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Congress Center Basel
    25 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Laufen Station
    11 min drive
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH)
    96 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Couronne d'or
    7 min drive
  • Restaurant Landhuus
    8 min drive
  • Restaurant Pizzeria Bahnhof
    4 min drive
  • restaurant zur säge
    5 min drive
  • Auberge Sainte-Brice
    13 min drive

About this property

Youth Hostel Mariastein

Property highlights
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Youth Hostel Mariastein. In addition to a playground and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Smoke-free property, a water dispenser and tour/ticket information
  • Barbecues, free newspapers and secured bike storage
  • Meeting rooms
More amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Heating and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CHF 19.50; reservation required

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 5 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Heating
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (5 PM - 9 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 1.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Hosted evening meal: CHF 19.50

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The total price at booking includes a Youth Hostel Membership per day.
This property can only be accessed by walking up stairs.
Children younger than age 7 may not stay in dormitories. Children age 2 and younger are included in private room rates when using existing bedding.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Youth Mariastein Metzerlen
Youth Hostel Mariastein Metzerlen
Youth Mariastein
Youth Hostel Mariastein Metzerlen
Youth Hostel Mariastein Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Youth Hostel Mariastein pet-friendly?

Yes, Youth Hostel Mariastein allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of CHF 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Youth Hostel Mariastein?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Youth Hostel Mariastein?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Youth Hostel Mariastein?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Youth Hostel Mariastein located?

Situated in Metzerlen, this hostel is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Kloster Mariastein and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Museum Pro Birsigthalbahn. Binningen Castle and St. Theresia are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Youth Hostel Mariastein Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super geniale Unterkunft, kommunikation mit Andrea war schnell und reibungslos. Wir würden wieder gehen! Auf alle Fälle empfehlenswert.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025