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Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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The exterior of the Steinschanze Stadthotel with large glass windows, a modern design, and a visible entrance.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, featuring white plates, silverware, and a white cup.
A reception area with a curved counter, wooden staircase, and pendant lighting.
A dining area with a variety of breads and butter on a table.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink, and a mirror.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $138
$123 nightly
$138 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

Explore the area

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Steinengraben 69, Basel, BS, 4051
  • Place, Basel Zoo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Basel University
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Small Charming Room (140 cm bed)

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a large window with curtains, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Small Charming Room (140 cm bed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Charming Room (160 cm bed)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Charming Room (160 cm bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Large Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

Large Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Charming Mini Suite

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a TV mounted on a wooden panel wall, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

Charming Mini Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Double Room - Budget Charming Room

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

Double Room - Budget Charming Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Roof Top Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, desk, and a view through a window.

Roof Top Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of buildings.

Comfort Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Roof Top Single Room

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with a chair.

Roof Top Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

DOUBLE ECONOMY

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

DOUBLE GARDEN VIEW

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Basel

A stay at Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel places you in the heart of Basel, within a 5-minute walk of Puppenhausmuseum and Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Baseldytschi Bihni and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Basel Historical Museum of Music.

What's nearby

  • Basel Zoo - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Basler Muenster - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Basel University - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Marktplatz - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Basel Art Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Radisson Blu Hotel Basel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Club 59 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zum Braunen Mutz - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oval Bar & Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel offers 53 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

This Basel hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Make yourself at home in one of the 53 guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CHF 12 to 29 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per day

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CHF 12 to 29 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 25 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per day

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Steinenschanze

Steinenschanze Stadthotel

Steinenschanze Stadthotel Basel

Steinenschanze Stadthotel Hotel

Steinenschanze Stadthotel Hotel Basel

Minotel Basel

Minotel Hotel Basel

Basel Minotel

Steinenschanze Stadthotel

Steinenschanze Charming City &

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel Hotel

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel Basel

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel Hotel Basel

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 716 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 999 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful and so was the breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and answered all our questions. The breakfast was fabulous and the location was perfect for walking everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Staff & service
Charming hotel in great location. Highly recommend! Staff was very helpful and the garden is adorable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is indeed a charming place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super great staff, so helpful,! Great location, clean and charming!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutely lovely and helpful. Incredibly convenient location to marketplace, the 50/30 bus combination, restaurants and shopping. The garden is beautiful, tranquil, and just a serene space.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location that is close to the train station. A beautiful garden to relax in and enjoy the complementary drink. Very happy with our stay. The only negative is the bathroom was a little small but other than that it was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel! The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The staff was warm and friendly, super responsive and super helpful. And the breakfast was fantastic. So much more than expected for an included breakfast. All in all, one of the best hotels we’ve been to.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

terry

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff nice welcome drink
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff. We would have enjoyed a wash cloth in are bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nothing really charming about the hotel. Location was good. Was fine for a one night stay before our Viking cruise.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly central to the main attractions of Basel, around 15 minute walk to Rhine river, and to Basel SBB train station. Staff were so welcoming and showed us to our room! Would honestly stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the choice of breakfast plans. Short walk tourist area. Very helpful staff. Welcoming drink and nice garden to hang out.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location. Rooms are very small, no fridge. Welcome drink at 5pm a nice touch. Staff very nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived early but was able to check in as room was being cleaned and after welcome drinks was able to get in room,staff at front desk were very friendly as travel passers were all sorted so we were good to go.room was very spacious very good shower,breakfast was excellent with a good selection.Hotel was in a great location near city centre but a quiet location ,near airport and train station and transport.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff, comfortable room, and terrific location walkable to the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and welcoming hosts, clean property that is conveniently located to Old Town
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and the hotel was close to restaurants, shops and museums.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was super clean, staff very friendly, lots of shopping and dining a short walk.
Record player in room!
Complimentary drink upon check-in!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, lovely staff, fantastic location very easy to navigate. Co
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

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

Great place to stay!

Great location and nicely managed hotel with an awesome breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean room, amazingly powerful shower, complimentary tea and coffee , lovely garden with seating, very friendly reception staff. Good location between old town and railway station
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026