Stunning setup with a minimalistic industrial look. My dorm was exactly like in the pictures and I was lucky enough to be the only guest during my stay. The staff is simply the most loving and friendly. Since I was there for work and had to leave the hostel before breakfast they made sure to prepare a breakfast box. The hostel is well connected to public transports (tickets covered from the hostel during your stay) and a twenty minutes walk away from the city centre. Not a party hostel, perfect for families, solo travelers and couples.

The hostel doesn’t feel like it. its very clean, quiet and cozy. I really loved the free healthy breakfast and the facilities. Would stay here again

No curtains on the bed, there is like a half wooden panel on each bed but a curtain can add more privacy. Other than that everything is excellent

The room was really spacious and so were the bathrooms. Super super clean, up to swiss standards. The towels are included, which is great for people that travel light. Bathroom also had some shareable toiletries just in case you forgot something. There are two common rooms to hang out with fridge and kettle for your use. Breakfast is great and fresh. They include a free pass for buses and trams which is really convenient. Plus the staff is really helpful (they were very patient with me on my checkout day).

Location is a bit far from businesses. They do not have staff 24 h, last shift ends at 7 PM and so the common room closes at that time, which is a bit early for a hotel during summertime.

Spacious, clean and modern facilities. Stuff was really friendly and helpful,Hilde went above and beyond.

Bottom bunks feel too close to the ground. Literally next to the floor. The partitions are very useful for privacy but I was under the impression they were rolling left and right and provide full privacy,like having your own pod. Probably a mistake on my part. Lighting was huge, only one big lamp in the room. Individual lights at each bed provided but don't really help. Somebody entering the room late, won't reach them easily Lastly, a disinfectant product for guests to use in the toilet whould be a good idea

The best hostel we’ve ever stayed at! Very kind personnel, clean, sustainable, comfortable and cozy! We even had a nice welcome pack in the room and the Basel card for free public transport during our stay + 50% off for museums and exhibitions! We also had all the facilities in the room or by request (e.g. umbrellas, iron, etc). The breakfast was a selection of delicious, sustainable vegetarian option. We had self check-in and check-out which worked great!

The only inconvenient was the location, in the sense that on booking it was written “in the city center”, but actually it is 20 min by bus from the city center. The area is a residential zone, so it is ok and safe, but we expected something else. However, the fact that we received the Basel card for free transportation made the experience better!

Lovely, interesting space. Quite close to public transport, which was free with the Basel card!

Check in felt a bit tricky. The pillows were too soft. Unfortunately I didn't enter from the attractive side of the building (which I really wanted to see) - Google Maps took me to the highway direction.

I had a truly wonderful experience staying at Silo Hostel in Basel. The atmosphere is warm, stylish, and refreshingly different from typical hostels. The building itself, a beautifully converted industrial silo, blends modern design with comfort in a way that feels both artistic and welcoming. The rooms were spotless, quiet, and thoughtfully designed, with comfortable beds and ample space. I especially appreciated the attention to detail and the eco-friendly approach throughout the hostel. The staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and always ready to answer questions or offer local tips. The common areas—especially the lounge and café—are perfect for relaxing or socializing with travelers from around the world. The breakfast was fresh and delicious, with plenty of options. The location is also excellent: peaceful yet well-connected by public transport, and just a short tram ride from the city center and major sights. Overall, Silo Hostel exceeded my expectations. It’s a place I would gladly return to and highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique and comfortable stay in Basel.

There was absolutely nothing I didn’t like. Everything was perfect from start to finish.

I really liked it, I was amazed and fascinated. When I told Hilde, the receptionist and restaurant host, that I was very impressed, she gave me detailed information about the history of this building and showed me photos. There was also a book in the living room, Hilde showed me the part about Silo Hostel, in the book. By the way, Hilde is an extremely kind, smiling and helpful hotel employee. She asked me in the morning if I was comfortable during the night. I said the goose feather pillow was too thin for my neck so she gave me a second pillow so I was extremely comfortable for the next 2 nights. I am a 59-year-old solo traveler, so my biggest concern was finding the transportation vehicle and the location of the hostel after getting off at the airport. I was also worried about whether I would be able to do the self-check-in. Everything was very easy. I took the number 50 bus from the airport. The hotel prepares your daily transportation card in advance anyway. In this case, you get on the bus without paying a fee. When you arrive at the hotel, it is also very easy to check in via Hostel's tablet. In conclusion, everything was perfect. Silo Design & Boutique Hostel Basel was the only hotel I was sad to leave. I loved it very much 🩷

I loved everything

Super clean property and nice high ceiling building.Good decorated breakfast area at the first floor.There is no 24 hrs reception but check in is super easy with tablet.They provide you a basel card for public transportation which is nice touch for me.To me just the breakfast was bit poor can be improved.For example i saw a carrots on the veggie side and havent seen anyone eating carrot in the morning can be replace with tomatos.Also there is no hot dishes at the breakfast even by additional cost.Beside that i loved it here.Easy to reach from airport and just 6-7 mins walk to musical theather tram station which u can use to go to center..There was a lady at the breakfast she was kind.Thank you

I liked the rooms' the style and design, our room was quiet with no sound from the street, it was very clean, the bed is comfortable and the towels are a treat. We had coffee with oat milk which was delicious. The staff were welcoming and friendly.

The room was very warm (no thermostat, so I can only guess: 27 degrees Celsius) and we couldn't find out how to adjust it, the windows wouldn't open. I was also a bit confused about the hotel's bicycle offer (one of the reasons I chose it), they told me they only had one - there were two of us - and I'm not sure if they only had one for the time we stayed or at all. The breakfast was okay, the coffee was really nice, but I would add vegan bread spreads for those who eat vegan.