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Hotel Märthof Basel

Property class: 4.5

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A historic building with ornate architecture, featuring multiple windows and a central entrance.
A historic building with the name "Marthof" and "Bohemia" signs, featuring outdoor seating with umbrellas and a crowd of people.
A modern lobby with a marble staircase, a reception desk, and a seating area with a chair and table.
A bartender preparing a drink behind a bar with shelves of bottles and glasses.
A modern conference room with a long table, comfortable seating, and a unique ceiling design with multiple light fixtures.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$266 nightly
The current price is $287 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

Explore the area

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Marktgasse 19, Basel, BS, 4051
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Basel Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Basler Muenster
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside table, and a round mirror. There is a desk with a chair and a small table with a lamp. The room has a large window with curtains and a view of the city.

Superior Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(95 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Signature Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outside.

Signature Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Marktplatz Junior Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

Marktplatz Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Basel

A stay at Hotel Märthof Basel places you in the heart of Basel, steps from Pharmacy Museum Basel and Marktplatz. .This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Basel Town Hall and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Rhine.

What's nearby

  • Marktplatz - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Basel University - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Basel Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Basler Muenster - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Basel Art Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) - 17 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bohemia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Xocolatl - Die Welt der Schokolade - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alchemist - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Schlüsselzunft - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gifthüttli - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel offers 68 accommodations with free minibar items and laptop-compatible safes. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Basel hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 68 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring free minibar items and LED televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a 24-hour fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.
Hotel Märthof Basel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; CHF 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 30 per person
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 65344653

We should mention

In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours during certain times of the year
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Märthof Basel Hotel
Hotel Märthof Basel Basel
Hotel Märthof Basel Hotel Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 729 out of 892 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 892 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 892 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 892 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 892 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique boutique hotel, with gorgeous rooms, dining, and location in old town Basel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly attentive staff. Beautiful historic building but classic modern interior. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good buffet breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel in the centre of town. Staff are very knowledgeable, excellent for restaurant recommendations. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms were quite nice. Totally recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant old hotel with upgrades. Comfortable clean rooms and a good breakfast. Great location for visiting the city
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was very professional and helpful with local restaurant recommendations
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Graeat place. Simple as that
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loft style bedroom was different than other hotels. Front desk staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very loud construction right outside our window but the staff did their best to appease us. Room was very large. Great location to the Rhine River.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was beautiful, staff was excellent, and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the center of the old city. Right in the market square. Comfortable hotel accommodations. Excellent restaurant for morning breakfast. They provided a fan for our room .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very professional and helpful. Lovely property in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Excellent breakfast. Clean and well appointed rooms. It is within walking distance of everything. I cannot wait to go back to Basel and will definitely stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, we loved everything!! Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about this hotel was great for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel marathon was exceptional. The service facilities the whole experience was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed in Basel many times and this hotel is by far my favorite. Beautiful air conditioned roon, ultra helpful and friendly staff, perfect central location, and an anazing gym complete with dual cables. Definite five star
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location of hotel! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location is great and super helpful staff. Breakfast good. Room amazing. As it is in the centre it can be a bit noisier but it makes up for that with convenience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, comfortable bed, clean room, and good breakfast-everything you look forward to in a hotel stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025