The Best Hotels in Basel, Switzerland
As one of the most popular tourist destinations in Switzerland, Basel has an outstanding variety of hotels to offer. Whether you are looking for a luxury hotel by the Rhine River with a long-standing history or a modern property in the heart of Basel, here are our favourite places to stay – all bookable on Culture Trip.
1. Hyperion Hotel Basel
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This sleek high-rise hotel is close to all the conference and exhibition centres. Congress Centre is a three-minute walk away and the hotel is adjacent to Messeplatz with its 105m (340ft) tower. The modern rooms between the fifth and 14th floor all overlook the artsy city. The aptly named Sky Lounge, 30 floors up, offers extensive views and live music, and the glass-walled Gaumenfreund Restaurant is an all-day light and airy space.
2. Gaia Hotel
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Run by the Geyer family since 1929 and focusing on sustainability, the bright and comfortable Gaia Hotel is aiming to become a zero-waste property. The products in the spa and hotel are all organic and mostly regional. Gaia is across from the SBB train station, and a 10-minute walk brings you to the historic city centre. Value for money extras includes a complimentary minibar and delicious buffet breakfast served each morning.
3. Krafft Basel
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Watch the world go by at Krafft Basel, a warm and refined boutique hotel on the Rhine in vibrant Kleinbasel. The in-house restaurant is elegant, with floor-to-ceiling arched windows and a terrace to dine on in fine weather. Consum, the hotel’s cosy wine bar across the street, is perfect for an evening drink. Rooms are classic with either city or river views. On each floor you’ll find complimentary fruit and Basler water along with a small library.
4. Art House Basel
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As its name implies, Art House Basel is centred around design, architecture, and creativity. South of the Rhine, in pedestrianised Steinenvorstadt, the hotel is an eight-minute walk from the Kunstmuseum. Most of the modern rooms offer wood and marble details and greenery-lined terraces with city views. Serving a global menu, the restaurant Souvenir prides itself on being an urban soul food destination. The rooftop Mirador Bar is the ideal place to enjoy a cocktail come sunset.
5. Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
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As one of the oldest city hotels in Europe, with more than 300 years of history, Les Trois Rois is a resplendent property which sits in the centre of Basel’s Old Town on the banks of the Rhine. This place puts the L in lavish, with swathes of gold and sumptuous fabrics stretching from the guest rooms to the restaurants and lobby. The pièce de résistance is the rooftop suite complete with a fireplace, terrace and outdoor jacuzzi. Luxury afternoon teas and cigar and cocktail pairings are other delights this place offers.
6. Der Teufelhof
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7. Hotel Basel
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8. The Passage Basel
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9. Steinenschanze Stadthotel
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10. Hotel D
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11. Hotel Rochat
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12. Hotel Victoria
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13. Hotel Spalentor
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Christy Taylor contributed additional reporting to this article.
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