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

This is a lovely boutique hotel in an excellent location with stellar staff. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. The daily breakfast buffet has so many choices and I ate dinner in the restaurant as well. The teriyaki salmon was perfect! My room was comfortable and nicely decorated, and I enjoyed using the library to journal and relax. All of the staff I interacted with were professional, helpful, warm, and pleasant. I would definitely stay here again.
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
1,488 reviews
Price from
$279.79
1 night, 2 adults

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.

the room was fine. bathroom is small compared to our american bathrooms
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
1,760 reviews
Price from
$232.75
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Beautiful property. Rooms are spacious. The shower was huge. I didn’t like that the AC were off. Called reception about it and still no AC. I guess it’s because it’s Europe. Other than that the hotel was great. We loved the restaurant. The food and drinks were amazing and excellent service.
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
2,108 reviews
Price from
$378.83
1 night, 2 adults

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...

the door man was amazing this is my 2nd visit and he is always beyond helpful , he is the one who speaks excellent English and whit hair
Review score
9.5
Exceptional
338 reviews
Price from
$943.36
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Basel, 3.1 miles from Badischer Bahnhof, Boutique Hotel Waldhaus beider Basel has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Review score
9.1
Wonderful
407 reviews
Price from
$257.51
1 night, 2 adults

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.

The room was spacious, clean and even had a kitchen. It's like staying in a friend's apartment though so don't expect a hotel room.
Review score
9.3
Wonderful
607 reviews
Price from
$111.42
1 night, 2 adults

Penthouse Rooftop Loft, 190sq, Panorama View, 1min to Main Station- 5min to City is located in Basel, just a 11-minute walk from Architectural Museum and 0.9 miles from Jewish Museum of Basel.

You are right there in the heart of Basel! Great location, Great location, Great location.
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
164 reviews
Price from
$167.13
1 night, 2 adults

Just a 16-minute walk from Basel Zoological Garden and one mile from Jewish Museum of Basel, B&B Laupenring, Basel features accommodations in Basel, with a shared lounge.

I was very very happy with the host, and he was very mindful and accommodating. The facilities were very clean, even the washroom. The host was very helpful in guiding me around Basel, and I felt comfortable and welcomed.
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
94 reviews
Price from
$160.94
1 night, 2 adults

Located within a 15-minute walk from Basel's center, Apartments Spalenring 10 offers free on-site parking.

This apartment has a perfect location in a quiet neighborhood near markets, cafes and restaurants as well as the convenient tram line. A great home away from home! It was also very easy to communicate with Markus.
Review score
9.2
Wonderful
24 reviews
Price from
$1,578.46
1 night, 2 adults

Just 1.2 miles from Schaulager and a 19-minute walk from Basel SBB, BASELiving Apartment - St Jakob, near ESC - Bahnhof SBB features accommodations in Basel with a shared lounge.

Review score
9.0
Wonderful
5 reviews
Price from
$259.98
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 2,108 reviews

    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.

  • Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 1,488 reviews

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

  • Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 1,760 reviews

    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.

  • Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 407 reviews

    Located in Basel, 3.1 miles from Badischer Bahnhof, Boutique Hotel Waldhaus beider Basel has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

  • Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 2,998 reviews

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

  • Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 1,757 reviews

    Mövenpick Hotel Basel features a fitness center, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Basel. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

  • Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 1,734 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.

  • Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 1,993 reviews

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

Great access to the city center! Check these cheap hotels in Basel

  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 2 reviews

    Ruhige 2-Zi-Wohnung mit Garage offers accommodations in Basel, 1.5 miles from Blue and White House and 1.5 miles from Basel Zoological Garden.

  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Just 1.2 miles from Schaulager and 1.2 miles from Kunstmuseum Basel, BASELiving 3,5 Room Apartment - Bahnhof Basel SBB - Self Check-in features accommodations in Basel with a shared lounge.

  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 3 reviews

    The Penthouse Basel is a recently renovated apartment in the center of Basel, a 3-minute walk from Blue and White House and a few steps from Marktplatz Basel.

  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 7 reviews

    Stilvolle Maisonette im Herzen der Stadt offers accommodations in Basel, a 17-minute walk from Basel SBB and half a mile from Kunstmuseum Basel.

  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Boutique Apartment im trendigen Quartier am Rhein is located in Basel, just a 16-minute walk from Basel Cathedral and 0.8 miles from Pfalz Basel.

  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Just 1.2 miles from Basel Cathedral and 1.2 miles from Pfalz Basel, Premium confort features accommodations in Basel with a shared lounge. With garden views, this accommodation features a terrace.

  • Central location
    Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 4 reviews

    Art studio 64 offers accommodations in Basel, 1.3 miles from Basel Zoological Garden and 1.6 miles from Basel SBB.

  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Very nice flat 80 meter from SBB offers accommodations in Basel, a 19-minute walk from Pfalz Basel and 0.8 miles from Architectural Museum. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a terrace.

  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Nice cozy apartment in the heart of Basel is located in Basel, just 1.4 miles from Kunstmuseum Basel and 1.5 miles from Basel Cathedral.

  • Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 13 reviews

    Zentrale ruhige 3 Zimmer Wohnung zum Wohlfühlen offers accommodations in Basel, 1.5 miles from Jewish Museum of Basel and 1.6 miles from Basel Zoological Garden.

  • Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 6 reviews

    Just a 14-minute walk from Basel Zoological Garden and 0.6 miles from Blue and White House, New tiny studio 2 near Uni & Hospital features accommodations in Basel with a garden.

    Guest review
    It was very cosy apartment for a short stay, location waa great. Eliane the house keeper was very nice and friendly.
  • Central location
    Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 22 reviews

    Just a 12-minute walk from Kunstmuseum Basel and 0.8 miles from Basel Cathedral, Apartment Arnold features accommodations in Basel with a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    This is a nice location near the river. Also easy to use the strassenbahn nearby. The kitchen has nice appliances. Great balcony! We enjoyed our stay here.
  • Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 3 reviews

    Studio Apartment - Central - Kitchen - self check in is a recently renovated homestay in the center of Basel, a 5-minute walk from Badischer Bahnhof and 0.4 miles from Messe Basel.

  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 338 reviews

    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...

  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 6 reviews

    Artful 3 Bedroom Apt in City Center 5 min by foot to ESC & Art Basel offers accommodations in Basel, a 10-minute walk from Architectural Museum and 0.9 miles from Badischer Bahnhof.

  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 31 reviews

    Special EiNSTEiN IIV Apartment, Messe Kleinbasel 10-STAR is located in Basel, just 1.3 miles from Kunstmuseum Basel and 1.3 miles from Basel Cathedral.

  • Review score
    9.4
    Wonderful · 43 reviews

    Feldberg Atelier - Courtyard Maisonette is located in Basel, just a 18-minute walk from Kunstmuseum Basel and 0.9 miles from Basel Cathedral.

    Guest review
    it is on 2 levels with the kitchen on the upper level. There was also access to a small outdoor space off the kitchen.
  • Review score
    9.4
    Wonderful · 43 reviews

    Stylish 1-bedroom condo close to exhibition square offers accommodations in Basel, 1.4 miles from Basel Cathedral and 1.4 miles from Pfalz Basel.

  • Review score
    9.4
    Wonderful · 6 reviews

    Unique Serviced Living - Gellert Aeschenplatz offers rooms in Basel near Architectural Museum and Basel SBB. Free Wifi is featured throughout the property, and private parking is available on site.

  • Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 99 reviews

    Exclusive Rooftop Duplex Penthouse - 200sqm - 280 Panoramic Views - Downtown offers accommodations in Basel, a 7-minute walk from Kunstmuseum Basel and 0.8 miles from Basel SBB.

    Guest review
    great location, quality appliances, nice space, very, very good for the price
  • Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 56 reviews

    Right in the heart of Basel, RIVERSIDE - APARTMENTS BASEL deluxe features rooms with free Wifi.

    Guest review
    Top location! The Riverside Lounge had an amazing view, and all the appliances were new and it was kept very clean.
  • Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 607 reviews

    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.

  • Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 49 reviews

    EXPO-Basel-CH Apt, Amazon Prime Video, WiFi, Coffee & Tee, Popcorn, Kitchen is a recently renovated apartment in the center of Basel, a 9-minute walk from Badischer Bahnhof and 0.4 miles from Messe...

  • Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 24 reviews

    Located within a 15-minute walk from Basel's center, Apartments Spalenring 10 offers free on-site parking.

    Guest review
    Breakfast was not included. But there was a kitchen so everything worked well.
  • Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 45 reviews

    Special EiNSTEiN II Apartment Basel, Messe Kleinbasel 10-STAR offers accommodations in Basel, 1.3 miles from Kunstmuseum Basel and 1.4 miles from Basel Cathedral.

    Guest review
    I liked the location. It was close to several tram stops. The apartment was also very clean, nicely decorated and in a quiet neighborhood.
  • Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 94 reviews

    Just a 16-minute walk from Basel Zoological Garden and one mile from Jewish Museum of Basel, B&B Laupenring, Basel features accommodations in Basel, with a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    I was very very happy with the host, and he was very mindful and accommodating. The facilities were very clean, even the washroom. The host was very helpful in guiding me around Basel, and I felt comfortable and welcomed.
  • Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 164 reviews

    Penthouse Rooftop Loft, 190sq, Panorama View, 1min to Main Station- 5min to City is located in Basel, just a 11-minute walk from Architectural Museum and 0.9 miles from Jewish Museum of Basel.

  • Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 43 reviews

    Just a 9-minute walk from Messe Basel and 1.1 miles from Blue and White House, Special EiNSTEiN I Apartment Basel, Messe Kleinbasel 10-STAR features accommodations in Basel with a garden.

    Guest review
    The apartment is just amazing. New, spacious, clean, nicely decorated. Amazing!

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  • Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 5 reviews

    Just 1.2 miles from Schaulager and a 19-minute walk from Basel SBB, BASELiving Apartment - St Jakob, near ESC - Bahnhof SBB features accommodations in Basel with a shared lounge.

  • Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 55 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.

    Guest review
    Very nice host, with the he sweetest little dog! Quiet, comfy bed, charming older place.
  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 1,084 reviews

    Limehome Basel Münzgasse features rooms with free Wifi in the center of Basel. Popular points of interest nearby include Basel Zoological Garden, Basel SBB, and Kunstmuseum Basel.

  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 1,509 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.

  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 1,797 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.

  • Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 2,871 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.

  • Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 1,528 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.

  • Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 2,153 reviews

    The Wettstein hotel is located in a central residential quarter of Basel, 656 feet from the Rhine river, and offers you garage parking, free Wi-Fi and a free internet station.

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  • Review score
    7.8
    Good · 5,600 reviews
    The room has a small kitchen, fridge, dishwashing and cofee maker. Location is also good as it is just 6min walk from Basel Sbb station. The room i had is very clean. Towels and beddings are clean. Good value for money ,the apartment is affordable considering the amenities they provide and the accebility of the apartment.
    Guest review by
    Karen
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $457.22
    Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 2,871 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: $204.27
    Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 1,528 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: $204.27
    Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 1,528 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
  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 125 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: $278.55
    Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 1,416 reviews
    BREAKFAST ROOM WAS ELEGANT AND THE FOOD WAS EVEN BETTER. OUR ROOM WAS SPACIOUS AND VERY CLEAN. OUR ROOM WAS ON THE BACK AND VERY QUIET. AS TO LOCATION, IT WAS IDEAL AS WE WERE ON A SWISS TRAIN PASS AND THE HOTEL WAS NEAR THE TRAIN STATION. THUS, WE VISITED SEVERAL CITIES BY USING BASAL AS OUR HUB.
    Guest review by
    Mike
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 2,356 reviews
    fantastic location , great appt very clean , suggest to park at the city park under the university hospital , it s cheaper and just 10 minutes walk from the apt
    Guest review by
    shlomo
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    6.7
    Pleasant · 82 reviews
    Ideally located for the Messe, which was what brought me to Basel. It would suit a couple looking for a stay of several days as it is very spacious, has a balcony and kitchen, and is also very affordable if only by Swiss standards. The location, in a residential area, is fine and it was not noisy at all.
    Guest review by
    Andrew
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $132.40
    Review score
    7.4
    Good · 9,624 reviews
    The location is very good, near the main station. The room was as expected for a budget hotel. The receptionist with the grey dress at check-in was very nice! We had no breakfast so I can not comment on that but the breakfast area looked nice. It is a decent cheap hotel for a quick stay.
    Guest review by
    maria
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $345.40
    Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 2,153 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

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