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Hotel Märthof Basel

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A historic building with ornate architecture, featuring multiple windows and a central entrance.
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.
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.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $291
$270 nightly
$291 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17

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)
    ‪10 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
(89 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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
(57 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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

Junior Suite

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE CITY VIEW

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar (free items), in-room safe

Deluxe

  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Munsterplatz - 6 min walk - 0.4 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

  • ‪Alchemist - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gifthüttli - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bohemia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Xocolatl - Die Welt der Schokolade - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Les Trois Rois - ‬2 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)
  • Individual decor
  • 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

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. 691 out of 841 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 841 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 841 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 841 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 841 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Kenneth

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Steve

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

Andrew

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

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Wonderful staff. Large room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was beautiful, and unique.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shanda

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

George

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

10/10 Excellent

April

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

Sinead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, the building is beautiful and service is fantastic.Sebastian at front of house was so helpful and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

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

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location for all amenities. Staff extremely helpful, nice clean rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel is immaculate, the staff are friendly and efficient, the location is superb and the Bohemia cafe is a buzzy place during the day and evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivar

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, comfortable bed and accommodating staff. Loved the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so Pleasant rooms were very clean the restaurant and bar staff outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent buffet breakfast with several options for those with allergies.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Margit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous and very helpful staff. Excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Recommended for anyone seeking accommodations in the old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great attention to detail in both cleaning and amenities. The bistro was also great for a drink and a fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sheila

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

Mandolin Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so happy with our stay at this beautiful hotel in the heart of Basel's Old Town. It was within easy walking distance of everything we wanted to do, had very welcoming and helpful staff, and was so comfortable. I will definitely plan to stay here again on our next trip to the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for business - good dining

Great stay - very clean and great restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025