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Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

3.5 star property

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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Exterior
Villa Ambiance Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Business center
Sundeck

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $173
$157 nightly
$173 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Economy Single Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Business Double Room

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

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Superior Double Room | Living area | TV

Superior Double Room

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

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Villa Business Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa Business Double Room

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

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Villa Ambiance Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa Ambiance Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • 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
  • ‪Bierrevier - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lora - ‬3 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:

  • Tourism fee: CHF 4.20 per person, per night

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

National rating

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. 693 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1003 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff across all departments was very courteous and helpful! The room clean, the breakfast delicious, and the public spaces very welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and comfortable. The staff are very friendly. Best of all, location: a two minute walk to the central train station.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and the room was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the free public transportation ticket and included breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for the station and BIS. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Good breakfast, though pricey. CHF 25 if reserved night before Kettle in the room ✅✅
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good staff. Very close to train station, good size room good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent choice for convenience to train station. Hotel staff were friendly and room was very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helenita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean & spacious room, good location, close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff good. Bar open long hours, nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good breakfast, and good location. Simple and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room excellwnt size, great location for train station and trams
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel conveniently located in front of main train station and tram stops. Helpful staff, decent breakfast, spacious, clean room with excellent bathroom. A great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was in a great location and staff were very helpful and friendly. If you are a light sleeper ask for a room at the back as the front overlooks the tram stops that run all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Markus

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

nice hotel

i just love this hotel and the very friendly team
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Yes kind of small though and breakfast was average.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay here! Would absolutely return and recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for public transport OK rooms for short stays
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yingmeng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern facility and ideal location plus excellent breakfast! What more can a tourist ask?
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located hotel with friendly service, clean, quiet. Only negative was the pricey breakfast buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was excellent. Beautiful room and everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is very clean! Very accessible to Train Station which is very very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025