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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Basel, Switzerland

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Hotel Spalentor is located opposite the Botanic Gardens, a 5-minute walk from the Old Town of Basel and the University, and offers free bicycles, free WiFi, a fitness area and a quiet garden with a chestnut tree.

Perfect location for easy walk around, many bus tram stations near by. The room is spacious and well equipped. The staff are welcoming and helpful. The hotel have its own parking lots. The best hotel in this trip so far.

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Superb
3,278 reviews
Price from
£132
per night

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.

very new and modern hotel, staffs is professional and nice. 5 min walk to city centre, 3 min walk to bus stop (bus NO 30) for Basel train station.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,527 reviews
Price from
£120
per night

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.

excellent location its near to everything. very clean n super friendly n helpful staffs

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8.4
Very good
1,394 reviews
Price from
£120
per night

The Wettstein hotel is located in a central residential quarter of Basel, 200 metres from the Rhine river, and offers you garage parking, free Wi-Fi and a free internet station.

All rooms have a cable TV, a large work desk and a free minibar with soft drinks and beer.

Super friendly staff, willing to go the extra mile to accommodate guests extra needs. Impeccable cleanliness, generous & diverse breakfast, refreshing beverages in the room free of charge.

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8.7
Fabulous
2,342 reviews
Price from
£103
per night

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 transport) is included in the rates.

Wi-Fi is available free of charge.

It was very clean and comfortable. The best hostel I have ever seen

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8.2
Very good
2,385 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

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.

It was near the SSB. There was everything in the room like water, coffe etc. There was balcony. Room was clean. Personel was very helpful. We would like to stay again when we will come to basel.

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8.8
Fabulous
2,299 reviews
Price from
£138
per night

The Central City Hotel Rochat is housed in a historic, listed building in the old town of Basel. The accommodation enjoys a central and very quiet location close to the university and the cantonal hospital. The hotel has a small garden and free WLAN.

Perfect location, staff super friendly, room was spacious and clean!

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8.7
Fabulous
3,397 reviews
Price from
£96
per night

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 centre. All rooms include a minibar which is refilled every second day and which can be used free of charge.

Breakfast was amazing with a lot of choices. Perfect location near train station. They gave us passes to use the trains/trams. Very helpful for all questions.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,045 reviews
Price from
£139
per night

Situated in a historic building in central Basel, Euler Hotel is opposite the SBB Train Station. Guests receive a Mobility Ticket, granting free access to all means of public transport. The Basel Exhibition Centre can be reached by tram within 10 minutes.

Hotel was very good located, staff very friendly and helpful. Bathroom spacy and well equiped with bathtub as well. Nice view to park. Close to all attractions.

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8.1
Very good
1,443 reviews
Price from
£130
per night

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.

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.

Centrally located, clean, well equipped, convenient with a cafe and restaurant.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,776 reviews
Price from
£120
per night

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  • Hotel Spalentor - Ihr sympathisches Stadthotel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3,279 reviews

    Hotel Spalentor is located opposite the Botanic Gardens, a 5-minute walk from the Old Town of Basel and the University, and offers free bicycles, free WiFi, a fitness area and a quiet garden with a...

    Everything was above our expectations, including the location.

  • The Passage - Urban Retreat
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,527 reviews

    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.

    Amazing rooms, best bathroom ever. Love this Hotel!

  • Basel Youth Hostel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,482 reviews

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

    Very beautiful, high quality place, food, everything.

  • Hotel D - Design Hotel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,393 reviews

    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.

    Location, exceptional personnel, comfort, breakfast.

  • Pullman Basel Europe
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,334 reviews

    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.

    Perfect location Perfect room I would stay again!!

  • Aparthotel Adagio Basel City
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,555 reviews

    Centrally located in Basel, just 300 metres from the Fair and a 10-minute walk from the banks of the Rhine and the Old Town, Adagio Basel City offers free WiFi and wired internet access.

    very pet friendly, amazing staff, overall perfect !

  • Radisson Blu, Basel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,610 reviews

    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.

    Very good staff. Very good room. Very good breakfast.

  • Airport Hotel Basel - Convenient & Friendly
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,651 reviews

    Airport Hotel Basel is a unique design property conveniently located 3 km each from the city centre and from the EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse. It offers free WiFi access and a restaurant.

    Great cozy hotel, friendly staff, varied breakfast

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  • B & B Auf dem Wolf, St. Jakob
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 92 reviews

    Only a 5-minute walk from the St. Jakob Park sports stadium, the B&B Auf dem Wolf is located south-east of the centre of Basel.

    Nette Vermieterin/besondere Lage/super Frühstück

  • Gast - und Kulturhaus Der Teufelhof Basel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,778 reviews

    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.

    brilliant location. wonderfully atmospheric hotel.

  • Steinenschanze Stadthotel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,432 reviews

    Steinenschanze Stadthotel is less than 5 minutes' walk from Basel's city centre and the university, close to historical buildings and the old town.

    Very stylish, very comfortable & very welcoming

  • GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable 4 star hotel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,045 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 centre.

    Delightful staff, excellent breakfast in a beautiful room.

  • Krafft Basel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 784 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.

    staff, design, coffee machine, breakfast, vibe, view

  • Basel Marriott Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 311 reviews

    All spacious rooms and suites feature air-conditioning, an LCD satellite TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. A scrumptious breakfast is served daily at the property.

    Grösse des Zimmer. Sehr gutes Bett.Schöne Ausstattung

  • Essential by Dorint Basel City
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 4,327 reviews

    The Essential by Dorint Basel City enjoys a quiet location next to the Messe Basel fairgrounds, close to the airport, and within easy reach of the centre.

    Wide selection of food. Excellent latte macchiato.

  • HYPERION Hotel Basel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,848 reviews

    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.

    Great design, Space and view above the messerplatz

  • Dasbreitehotel am Rhein
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 425 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.

    excellent friendly staff very good breakfast and coffee

  • Hotel im Schlosspark
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 732 reviews

    This historic hotel is located in the lovely garden surrounding Binningen Castle, only 5 tram stops from Basel's main train station and the city centre.

    Pretty buildings, large rooms and friendly, helpful staff

  • Hotel City Inn Basel
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,914 reviews

    Only a 10-minute tram ride from the Basel Congress and Exhibition Centre, Hotel City Inn is located in the centre of Basel, within walking distance of theatres and museums.

    The location was really nice, close to everything.

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