The Best Hotels in Basel

Here’s our manually curated guide to the best luxury, boutique, and most charming hotels in Basel. Bon voyage!

Hannah, Travel Blogger

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Grand Hotel LES TROIS ROIS

Rated 9.4 in 390 reviews

Situated in the centre of Basel's Old Town, on the banks of the Rhine, Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois is one of Europe’s… See more

Situated in the centre 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 Picasso, Thomas Mann and others have stayed.

Rates at the Les Trois Rois Grand Hotel include free WiFi and wired internet access, a daily newspaper, and access to the fitness centre. Guests also receive a BaselCard which grants free use of public transport in Basel, as well as a 50% discount on cultural and leisure activities.

The Cheval Blanc restaurant was awarded 3 Michelin stars and 19 Gault Millau points.

Rooms from $586

Hotel Märthof Basel

Rated 9.0 in 2039 reviews

Hotel Märthof Basel features a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Basel. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel… See more

Hotel Märthof Basel features a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Basel. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation provides a business centre, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests.

At the hotel each room is equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Hotel Märthof Basel every room includes bed linen and towels.

Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, continental and American options.

The accommodation has a wellness area, including a sauna.

Popular points of interest near Hotel Märthof Basel include Marktplatz Basel, Blue and White House and Jewish Museum of Basel. The nearest airport is EuroAirport Mulhouse Airport, 5 km from the hotel.

Rooms from $312

Krafft Basel

Rated 8.6 in 903 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… See more

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. Laptops with wireless internet access and printers are available for free.

The view of the historical scenery on the other side of the river is breathtaking - be it from the restaurant or the terrace overlooking the lively river promenade.

You will get the mobility ticket for free use of all public transport in town during your stay.

The Krafft is a classical building with a famous past. For example Hermann Hesse used to stay here writing most of its well-known novel “Der Steppenwolf”.

Your hotel booking confirmation is also the ticket for the public transfer from the airport or train station to the hotel. Hotel guests are entitled to a 25% discount at the Rebgasse public car park.

Rooms from $207

Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel

Rated 9.0 in 1221 reviews

Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel is located in Basel, 200 metres from Kunstmuseum… See more

Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel is located in Basel, 200 metres from Kunstmuseum Basel. It has a sauna and fitness centre, and guests can enjoy a meal or a drink at 24-hour snack bar. Private parking is available on site, subject to availability.

Each room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Certain units include a seating area for your convenience. Some units feature views of the garden or city. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower and a hairdryer.

The Library Club, a library featuring views of the grassy courtyard, is the ideal location for a small breakfast with business partners, an afternoon tea or a relaxing aperitif after a hectic day.
The Library Club is an executive Lounge, included in the rates of all Club Rooms.

You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Seasonal fruits, free water, tea and coffee bar on every floor, free use of bicycles and tickets for free use of public transport in Basel are offered to the guests.

The Architectural Museum is 300 metres from Nomad Design & Lifestyle, while Basel Cathedral is 500 metres away. The nearest airport is Basel-Mulhouse Euroairport, 9 km away.

Rooms from $189

Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

Rated 9.0 in 1501 reviews

Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Basel. This 4-star hotel… See more

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. The property is 300 metres from the city centre and 700 metres from Messe Basel.

All units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel every room is fitted with bed linen and towels.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast.

Guests at Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Basel, like cycling.

Popular points of interest near the hotel include Kunstmuseum Basel, Basel Cathedral and Pfalz Basel.

Rooms from $180

Set in Basel and with Jewish Museum of Basel reachable within less than 1 km, ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels… See more

Set in Basel and with Jewish Museum of Basel reachable within less than 1 km, ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels offers express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a shared lounge. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk.

All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design offers a buffet or à la carte breakfast.

The accommodation offers a terrace.

Zoological Garden is 1.3 km from ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels, while Kunstmuseum Basel is 2.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Zurich, 87 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Rooms from $188

Mövenpick Hotel Basel

Rated 8.8 in 1648 reviews

Mövenpick Hotel Basel features a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Basel. With free WiFi, this 4-star… See more

Mövenpick Hotel Basel features a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Basel. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has a sauna and a business centre.

The units at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bath, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Mövenpick Hotel Basel offers certain units with city views, and all rooms are equipped with a coffee machine. At the accommodation the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.

Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options.

Popular points of interest near Mövenpick Hotel Basel include Zoological Garden, Kunstmuseum Basel and Basel Cathedral.

Rooms from $172

Hotel Victoria

Rated 8.8 in 2079 reviews

The Hotel Victoria offers traditional hospitality and modern hotel comforts in the centre of Basel next to the main… See more

The Hotel Victoria offers traditional hospitality and modern hotel comforts in the centre of Basel next to the main train station (SBB). You will be enchanted by the unique atmosphere of this stylish hotel.

The rooms blend an exclusive Victorian ambience with all the comforts of modern life. All rooms are equipped with a functional working desk, phone, free WiFi, large flat screen TV, room safe, minibar with free mineral water, door spy hole, tea and coffee maker facilities.

The Bar & Bistro restaurant offers a fine choice of traditional Swiss, regional and international dishes. During summer, guests can relax with a drink or meal on the terrace.

The hotel offers 24-hour reception, laundry and room services. The hotel also features a small fitness room, business corner with free Internet access, and a selection of daily newspapers. Guests staying at the hotel can use Basel's public transportation free of charge.

The most attractive museums, theatres, sport stadiums, the Basel ZOO, as well as the congress and exhibition centre, are easily reachable on foot or by public transportation. Parking is possible in the hotel's underground garage.

Rooms from $193

The Passage - Urban Retreat

Rated 8.9 in 1597 reviews

Newly built in 2014, The Passage in Basel is a centrally located design hotel featuring a sauna, a fitness centre, free… See more

Newly built in 2014, The Passage in Basel is a centrally located design hotel featuring a sauna, a fitness centre, free WiFi access and air-conditioned rooms. The Basel SBB Train Station is 850 metres away.

The spacious and soundproofed rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, an iPod dock, a laptop safe, a coffee machine and a bathroom with shower or bath tub. Slippers are provided as well in each room.

Guests have free access to the hotel's fitness centre and sauna.

Guests can enjoy drinks at The Passage café bar with a seating area in the courtyard. Restaurants and the Old Town are 200 metres from the hotel. The Messe Basel Fair Ground is 2 km away and the main attractions, such as the Basel Cathedral and the Market Square are reachable within a 5-minute walk.

Rooms from $173

SET Hotel.Residence by Teufelhof Basel

Rated 8.9 in 1115 reviews

Set in Basel, 400 metres from Jewish Museum of Basel, SET Hotel.Residence by Teufelhof Basel offers accommodation with… See more

Set in Basel, 400 metres from Jewish Museum of Basel, SET Hotel.Residence by Teufelhof Basel offers accommodation with free bikes, private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is 800 metres from Blue and White House, and within 1.1 km of the city centre.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms have a kettle, while certain rooms here will provide you with a kitchenette with a dishwasher and a stovetop. At SET Hotel.Residence by Teufelhof Basel every room has bed linen and towels.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. At SET Hotel.Residence by Teufelhof Basel you will find a restaurant serving French, local and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the hotel.

Popular points of interest near SET Hotel.Residence by Teufelhof Basel include Marktplatz Basel, Zoological Garden and Kunstmuseum Basel. The nearest airport is EuroAirport Mulhouse Airport, 5 km from the accommodation.

Rooms from $230

Pullman Basel Europe

Rated 8.7 in 1559 reviews

The Pullman Basel Europe, the first Pullman hotel in Switzerland, is located only 500 metres from the heart of the city… See more

The Pullman Basel Europe, the first Pullman hotel in Switzerland, is located only 500 metres from the heart of the city and 200 meters from the Messe Basel Congress and Exhibition Centre. It features a fitness room, a green inner courtyard and a private underground car park. Guests benefit from free access to public transport in Basel.

The stylish and bright rooms come with air conditioning, free WiFi and wired internet access, a minibar and special foam pillows. Further amenities include a laptop safe, a flat-screen TV, free toiletries and tea/coffee making facilities.

A buffet breakfast is offered every morning at Pullman Basel Europe. Guests can enjoy the new bistro and the lobby bar.

The Basel SBB Train Station is 2 km away.

Rooms from $181

HYPERION Hotel Basel

Rated 8.4 in 6874 reviews

In Basel's tallest habitable building, the HYPERION Hotel Basel is next to the Basel Messe trade fair centre and just a… See more

In Basel's tallest habitable building, the HYPERION Hotel Basel is next to the Basel Messe trade fair centre and just a short walk from the Old Town. It offers a sauna and a fitness centre. Free internet access is available.

The Gaumenfreund restaurant serves Swiss and international cuisine. There are 2 bars. An executive lounge with small snacks is located on the 30th floor, offering panoramic views over the city.

The elegant, air-conditioned rooms feature a complimentary minibar, a flat-screen cable TV, refrigerator, safe, and bathroom.

The HYPERION Hotel Basel offers free public transport tickets for its guests. Basel Train Station, Basel Fairground, the Congress Centre and the city centre can be directly reached by public transport from the hotel.

Rooms from $179

Radisson Blu, Basel

Rated 8.2 in 2325 reviews

Enjoying a quiet location in the heart of Basel, the Radisson Blu Basel Hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the central… See more

Enjoying a quiet location in the heart of Basel, the Radisson Blu Basel Hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the central train station and features a great indoor pool.

It takes you only 10 minutes by tram to reach the fairgrounds and the congress centre. The EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is 8 km away. The zoo, the town hall, the theatre, the concert hall and other city attractions are within easy walking distance.

Internet access is available in the entire Radisson Blu hotel free of charge.

In case no parking is available, you can use the Elisabethen Parking located 150m from the hotel entrance as an alternative.

Refined Italian cuisine from delicious Risotti and crispy Pizzas to fine meat and fish dishes are served in the new and stylish Filini restaurant. When weather is nice, the entire window front can be opened.

The Radisson Blu Basel has 8 meeting rooms and can accommodate up to 400 people.

Rooms from $172

Situated in the Old Town, with all sights and museums within walking distance or easy to reach by public transport, the… See more

Situated in the Old Town, with all sights and museums within walking distance or easy to reach by public transport, the Teufelhof Basel offers stylish accommodation and fine art and cuisine. Free Wi-Fi is available.

The Gast- und Kulturhaus Der Teufelhof Basel houses the Art Hotel, the Gallery hotel, the Restaurant Atelier, a café and a bar, a theatre, and the Falstaff wine shop.

Each of the Art rooms is furnished by renowned Swiss and Italian designers and features one main colour theme. Each room provides free mineral water and free use of Nespresso coffee makers.

The Atelier restaurant serves creative world fusion cuisine and uses mostly regional products. A wide range of fine wines is available. Its unique concept provides insights into the daily routine of restaurant kitchen.

Rooms from $214

Hotel D - Design Hotel

Rated 8.4 in 1532 reviews

This eco-friendly 4-star boutique and design hotel is located in the heart of Basel. The stylish rooms all feature… See more

This eco-friendly 4-star boutique and design hotel is located in the heart of Basel. The stylish rooms all feature modern amenities such as iPod docking stations. Free Wi-Fi is available.

Hotel D’s rooms were fully-renovated in February 2016 and are equipped with LED-backlit LCD TVs with laptop connections, as well as LED rain showers. They offer panoramic views over the Old Town and the Rhine River.

A rich continental breakfast including many organic products and fair trade coffee is served in the morning. Hotel D - Basel also includes a sauna and a modern fitness studio with Technogym equipment.

The Messe Basel convention centre is a 5-minute walk away, and Basel Main Train Station can be reached by tram in 10 minutes.

Rooms from $180