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Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel in Old Town Grossbasel, Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel features a fitness center, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Basel. Each room at the 4-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a sauna and a hammam.

M
Margaret
From
New Zealand
Great location & beautiful Resturant .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,096 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$384.83
1 night, 2 adults

Silo Design & Boutique Hostel Basel

Basel City Centre, Basel

Located in Basel and with Messe Basel reachable within 0.7 mi, Silo Design & Boutique Hostel Basel features express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a living room, free WiFi throughout the...

A
Althea
From
United Kingdom
This hostel sets a high benchmark for hostel accommodations. The building is designed as a modern industrial building. Upon entering my room, I was pleasantly surprised by the space. There's only a max of 4 people in the room in capsule- like beds. There's a usb outlet near the bed and a lampshade. There's also a cabinet that you can put your stuff on, but you have to provide your own lock. I like how the room is soundproof. The common bathroom is also spacious. There are 4 toilet cubicles and 4 separate showers. Towels are also provided, as well as 2 in 1 shampoo and body wash. Staff are friendly and ready to assist. Overall, this boutique hostel is nothing short of exceptional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,788 reviews
Location 8.2
Price from
$153.43
1 night, 2 adults

Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel

Hotel in Vorstädte, Basel

Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel is located in Basel, 656 feet from Kunstmuseum Basel.

J
Jem
From
United Kingdom
A very fun place, you can tell just how much energy went into the design and overall experience. Excellent hospitality. A young man at the front desk was very helpful in directing us toward art in the city. The room also came with a flotation device for swimming in the river and tickets for discounted public transport.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,641 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
$333.27
1 night, 2 adults

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Hotel in Vorstädte, Basel

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel is less than 5 minutes' walk from Basel's city center and the university, close to historical buildings and the old town.

T
Tracy
From
Lebanon
I was greeted by Elmira at the welcome desk and she made my stay very special. Always greeted with a warm smile and the hotel staff attended to all my requests. Alex from reception also had great dinner recommendations. The hotel is clean, very central, quiet, close to the main station, and has perfect water pressure. The breakfast is also fresh and super yummy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,790 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
$208.77
1 night, 2 adults

Exclusive Rooftop Duplex Penthouse - 200sqm - 280 Panoramic Views - Downtown

Old Town Grossbasel, Basel

Exclusive Rooftop Duplex Penthouse - 200sqm - 280 Panoramic Views - Downtown offers accommodations in Basel, a 15-minute walk from Basel SBB and 700 yards from Kunstmuseum Basel.

K
Karen
From
United States
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the penthouse apartment. It is so spacious, lovely, well equipped, and you can’t beat the rooftop balconies! Great soundproofing with the windows. Great location. The owners thought of all the details with many items
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$213.80
1 night, 2 adults

Penthouse Rooftop Loft, 190sq, Panorama Terrace, 1min to Main Station- 5min to City

Basel

Penthouse Rooftop Loft, 190sq, Panorama Terrace, 1min to Main Station- 5min to City is located in Basel, just a 15-minute walk from Pfalz Basel and 0.6 miles from Architectural Museum.

A
Ali
From
Oman
easy to access. The apartment was very clean, well-maintained, and exactly as described. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything I needed for cooking, which made my stay even more comfortable. The hosts were incredibly kind, responsive, and welcoming.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$213.80
1 night, 2 adults

Guesthouse Casa Esperanza Basel

Basel

Casa Esperanza is located a 5-minute tram ride from the center of Basel and offers free WiFi and a shared terrace with seating area. The rooms all come with a flat-screen TV.

K
Kenneth
From
Oman
Overall, a great experience. I was met by Kai, who took me to my room, and explained everything, including with a lever-arch file of notes. He checked that I had everything I needed, and then left. I didn't need to contact him, but I had all his contact details in case I did. It's a large enough room with beds, a table and a well-enough equipped kitchen, and a fan in case it gets a bit hot. There is enough hanging space in the cupboard. The bathroom is shared with another room (I knew that at the time of booking), and that might not suit everybody, but it was perfectly fine with me. The location is great: about 2-3 blocks from a tram intersection for the Number 1 tram that goes to the main station and to the Messe Convention centre. Other trams are also there, but I did not use them. There are also two largish grocery stores in the vicinity of the tram station.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 622 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
$113.19
1 night, 2 adults

Grand Hotel LES TROIS ROIS

Hotel in Old Town Grossbasel, Basel

Located in the center of Basel's Old Town, on the banks of the Rhine, Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois is one of Europe’s oldest city hotels, where such personalities as Napoleon, Elizabeth II, Pablo...

R
Robin
From
United States
the property is everything you could hope for! Elegant, perfect location in Basel on the edge of the old town. The staff is exceptional on every level!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 324 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
$1,670.44
1 night, 2 adults

Rooftop Loft City Center - Modern, New Renovated

Old Town Grossbasel, Basel

Rooftop Loft City Center - Modern, New Renovated is a recently renovated apartment in the center of Basel, a 6-minute walk from Jewish Museum of Basel and 0.7 miles from Basel Zoological Garden.

M
Marco
From
Switzerland
Super Lage! Great spot in the heart of the city!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Location 10.0
Price from
$188.64
1 night, 2 adults

LaCasa-Mia Apartment Basel

Basel

LaCasa-Mia Apartment Basel is located in Basel, just a 12-minute walk from Architectural Museum and 1.1 miles from Basel Zoological Garden. With city views, this accommodation features a balcony.

C
Catherine
From
United States
Clean and well appointed for all our needs! Stocked with plenty of coffee, water and toiletries. Comfortable beds. Laundry on site was a plus for travelers!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
$492.99
1 night, 2 adults
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For those trying to save, these fun, budget hotels still have lots to offer, from Wifi to convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties are set in central areas and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find loads of options that feature 24-hour front desks and luggage storage.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,096 reviews

    The Central City Hotel Rochat is housed in a historic, listed building in the old town of Basel.

    From $310.63 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,242 reviews

    The Hotel Krafft Basel and restaurant can be found in the heart of the city, right on the bank of the Rhine river with its Mediterranean-style promenade.

    From $572.22 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 292 reviews

    Well located in Basel, Consum Boutique Hotel provides a buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can use a bar.

    From $425.08 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,867 reviews

    Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Basel. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a concierge service and free WiFi.

    From $347.10 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,195 reviews

    This hotel is located in Basel's largest private recreational park, and yet lies in the heart of the city.

    From $250.27 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,603 reviews

    Located within 164 feet of Messe Basel and 0.7 mi of Blue and White House, Bloom Hotel & Bar in Basel provides a bar and rooms with free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,918 reviews

    The Hotel Alexander is located right at the Messe Basel fairgrounds and the Congress Center, a 7-minute ride from the center of Basel. The tram stop is right outside. Free Wi-Fi is available.

    From $245.24 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,943 reviews

    Set very close to banks of the River Rhine, this designer hostel is next to the old city gate of St. Alban.

    From $192.87 per night

Stay connected in Basel and nearby. Cheap hotels with free Wifi

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews

    City Center Rooftop Balcony-Studio at town hall offers accommodations in Basel, a 8-minute walk from Kunstmuseum Basel and 0.8 miles from Basel SBB.

    From $103.13 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 380 reviews

    Rheinstream Guesthouse Basel features rooms with free Wifi in the center of Basel.

    From $165.67 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

    Cozy City Center, 4 bedroom- 120sq, 5min walk to Main Station in Basel features accommodations with free Wifi, a 6-minute walk from Basel Zoological Garden, 0.6 miles from Blue and White House, and a...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

    Ganze Wohnung mit Balkon, schöne Aussicht, Küche,Bad,Wifi offers accommodations in Basel, a 12-minute walk from Architectural Museum and 0.8 miles from Badischer Bahnhof.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Luxe Living Basel-City provides rooms in Basel near Marktplatz Basel and Kunstmuseum Basel. There's a private entrance at the condo hotel for the convenience of those who stay.

    From $256.87 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,000 reviews

    The family-run GAIA Hotel Basel can be found right across from Basel Main Train Station, only a 10-minute walk from the historic city center.

    From $420.05 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

    Located in Basel and within a 14-minute walk of Basel Zoological Garden, MUE Cubes - Capsule Hotel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    From $106.33 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Chill and Tranquil in St Johann near Novartis Campus offers accommodations in Basel, 1.8 miles from Basel Zoological Garden and 1.1 miles from Pfalz Basel.

    From $305.60 per night

Great access to the city center. Check these cheap hotels in Basel and nearby

  • BaselStadt

    Basel
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    BaselStadt is located in Basel, just 1.5 miles from Kunstmuseum Basel and 1.1 miles from Marktplatz Basel.

  • Hotel by Hyve Basel

    Basel
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,852 reviews

    Located in Basel, just a 3-minute walk from the SBB Train Station, Hyve Hotel Basel offers accommodations with free WiFi and a garden. 2 private parking spaces are available on site for a surcharge.

    From $194.15 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,010 reviews

    Just 984 feet from the SBB Basel railway station (exit Gundeldingen), Hostel by Hyve Basel offers budget accommodations just a 15-minute walk from Basel's city center.

    From $362.70 per night
  • Bale

    Basel
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Bale is located in Basel, just a 15-minute walk from Badischer Bahnhof and 1.5 miles from Kunstmuseum Basel.

    From $294.28 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

    Just a 12-minute walk from Basel SBB and one mile from Basel Zoological Garden, Georgian Guest Rooms features accommodations in Basel, with a terrace and a shared lounge.

    From $179.84 per night
  • Basel Backpack

    Basel
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,754 reviews

    The Basel Backpack is housed in a renovated historic factory, only 10 minutes from Basel’s main train station. The Basel Mobility Ticket (free public transportation) is included in the rates.

    From $100.74 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 632 reviews

    Dasbreitehotel enjoys a convenient location close to the A3 motorway in Basel and offers elegant rooms with free wired internet access, as well as free WiFi in the entire hotel.

    From $204.99 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,291 reviews

    Offering quiet street views, Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Basel - Allschwil by IHG in Basel offers accommodations, a terrace, and a bar.

    From $196.94 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: $362.70
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,010 reviews
    The services were even better than I had imagined: everything was very clean, very efficient and I was provided with all the things that I needed. The location was ideal, some minutes away walking distance from the cental train station as well as from a public transport stop for the city center. The staff was extremely polite with me and amazingly helpful to all the requests of mine. I would totally recommend it and stay there again!
    Guest review by
    Anna-Maria
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $245.24
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,918 reviews
    Budget Hotel Alexander is a nice functional hotel with comfortable rooms very close to the good locations. The rooms are very clean and spacious. They have an underground parking spot which is convenient if one reaches Basel by car (payable extra)
    Guest review by
    Jaideep
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $245.24
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,918 reviews
    This was a very clean, decent hotel and for a pretty good price by Swiss standards. The room was spotless and the bathroom seemed newly renovated with a powerful, warm shower. The location was a 15min walk from old town and around 25 from the sbb which was fine for me but there are trams nearby if you don't fancy it.
    Guest review by
    David
    Solo traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
    Really good location, ideal to cut through into town. Property was spotlessly clean. Good correspondence with the owner, who was very helpful and answered questions promptly. Would highly recommend this place when visiting Basel.
    Guest review by
    Amanda
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $266.62
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,049 reviews
    Everything was perfect. The staff were fabulous, excellent customer service and always had a smile on their face. Loved having the coffee facilities available any time. Everywhere seemed very clean and the location was ideal. The bed was extremely comfortable too.
    Guest review by
    Cianagh
    Solo traveler