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Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

Property class: 3.5

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A buffet setup with various food items and a decorative centerpiece.
A historic hotel with a pink facade, multiple balconies, and a flag on top.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, yellow umbrellas, and a building with balconies.
A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with white linens, a wall-mounted lamp, and a view of a building through a window with red curtains.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large column.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $172
$156 nightly
$172 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

Explore the area

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Centralbahnplatz 1, Basel, BS, 4002
  • Place, BIS Tower
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Basel University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Basel Zoo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Single Room

A hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with a wooden headboard, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

Economy Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Business Double Room

A hotel room with a wooden bed, red curtains, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

Business Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a lamp.

Superior Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Villa Business Double Room

A hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with a headboard, a desk with a chair, and two lamps.

Villa Business Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Villa Ambiance Double Room

A room with a wooden floor, a patterned sofa, a blue chair, a small round table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Villa Ambiance Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Business Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a small table.

Business Double Room

  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE BUSINESS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE BUSINESS QUEEN BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Basel

With a stay at Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, you'll be centrally located in Basel, within a 10-minute walk of Basel University and Basel Zoo. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Basler Muenster and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from St. Jakob-Park.

What's nearby

  • BIS Tower - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Basel University - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Basel Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Basler Muenster - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Marktplatz - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Basel SBB Station - 2 min walk
  • Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Spettacolo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kaffeemacher - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bierrevier - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel offers 89 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Basel hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 89 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this hotel include discounted use of a nearby fitness facility and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. 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 and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Self parking on site (CHF 23 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 30 for adults and CHF 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Raised toilet seat (33 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (44 inches high)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1864
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 70.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 for adults and CHF 25 for children
  • Self parking fee: CHF 23 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 70.0 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Schweizerhof Basel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 715 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1005 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Concetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best breakfast experience. Lovely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Swiss style breakfast was incredible, front desk staff friendly and property was beautiful!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel right next to the train station; 10/10; highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was top-notch: the staff, the accomodations, the breakfast. We would recommend your hotel to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for an overnight stay and an early stroll across the road to the train station
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with large rooms. The bed was comfortable and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and location! Close to the old town and next to the train station! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, clean, and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room - larger than expected with great view. Comfy bed, nice bar area, great recommendation for restaurants, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frederic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great choice close to the train station and public transportation. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shan Er

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was exceptional. The rooms are beautiful and clean. The staff are impeccable, so helpful and so competent and so lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Beatrice was so helpful and efficient. Location is great. Tram can take you anywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very good and in a great location, especially for the train station. It was easy to get to from the airport. Staff were helpful. Room was a good size, clean and had tea and coffee making facilities. We all enjoyed the breakfast, which had plenty to choose from. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness
Right next to train station very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ajaykumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean room and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Best shower on our trip
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location across from train terminal. Knowledgeable and helpful staff. A nice bar and lounge area. The bed had traditional and very comfortable duvets.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet clean and well located hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An old building close to the station but excellently refurbished and very smart. Staff were welcoming, room was first class as was the breakfast. There is a large tram terminus right outside but the insulation is so good that not a sound came in
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near train station and transit; easy to walk to central city. Large room. Helpful staff accommodated early arrival. Had a ‘villa’ room which was quite quiet for location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s really well worth it
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right next to the train station
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026