We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Basel, Switzerland. We have also included accommodation in apartments, historic buildings and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated January 2024.
Apartment.Highly elegant. Gorgeous surroundings. Boasting garden views, Exclusive Central Apartment features accommodation with a balcony and a kettle, around 700 metres from Zoological Garden. The accommodation is 600 metres from Jewish Museum of Basel, and guests benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The apartment has 3 bedrooms all overlooking the green courtyard. Kunstmuseum Basel is 2.1 km from the apartment, while Blue and White House is 2.1 km from the property. They also feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 87 km from Exclusive Central Apartment. Guests booking this accommodation receive the Basel Card upon check-in, this card includes complementary use of public transport and surroundings (Zone 10, 11, 13, 14 & 15, including Euroairport), discounted admission to cultural and leisure activities. The public transport (2nd class) from EuroAirport or Basel main train stations to the hotel on the day of your arrival is free of charge with your booking confirmation.Show full description
It is centrally located, offering a comfortable and convenient stay for travelers visiting Basel.
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Great views. Popular among couples. Situated in the centre of Basel's Old Town, on the banks of the Rhine, Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois is one of Europe’s oldest city hotels, where such personalities as Napoleon, Elizabeth II, Pablo Picasso, Thomas Mann and others have stayed. Rates at the Les Trois Rois Grand Hotel include free WiFi and wired internet access, a daily newspaper, and access to the fitness centre. Guests also receive a BaselCard which grants free use of public transport in Basel, as well as a 50% discount on cultural and leisure activities. The Cheval Blanc restaurant was awarded 3 Michelin stars and 19 Gault Millau points.Show full description
This luxurious hotel is a historic gem situated by the Rhine River. It provides a perfect blend of history and luxury, with breathtaking views and a charming setting. Indulge in exquisite dining options, including a prestigious three-Michelin-starred restaurant, and relax in the elegant cigar lounge.
Boutique hotel.Trendy. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Basel. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. At Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Basel, like cycling. The property is 300 metres from the city centre and 700 metres from Messe Basel. All units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Kunstmuseum Basel, Basel Cathedral and Pfalz Basel. The nearest airport is EuroAirport Mulhouse Airport, 7 km from Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Unique. Great location. Popular among women. Situated in the Old Town, with all sights and museums within walking distance or easy to reach by public transport, the Teufelhof Basel offers stylish accommodation and fine art and cuisine. Free Wi-Fi is available. The Gast- und Kulturhaus Der Teufelhof Basel houses the Art Hotel, the Gallery hotel, the Restaurant Atelier, a café and a bar, a theatre, and the Falstaff wine shop. Each of the Art rooms is furnished by renowned Swiss and Italian designers and features one main colour theme. Each room provides free mineral water and free use of Nespresso coffee makers. The Atelier restaurant serves creative world fusion cuisine and uses mostly regional products. A wide range of fine wines is available. Its unique concept provides insights into the daily routine of restaurant kitchen.Show full description
Gast is a unique and artistic hotel made up of two 18th-century townhouses. It has art-inspired rooms and a variety of dining and entertainment options including a restaurant, café, bar, theater, and wine cellar.
Boutique hotel.Charming. Great location. Popular among women. Hotel brasserie au violon offers rooms with free WiFi in Basel, attractively situated 200 metres from Architectural Museum and 300 metres from Basel Cathedral. Popular points of interest around the property include Pfalz Basel and Marktplatz Basel. The property is a 5-minute walk from Jewish Museum of Basel and 400 metres from Blue and White House. At the hotel, rooms have a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, while selected rooms have a seating area. All units include a wardrobe. A buffet breakfast is served daily at the property. Kunstmuseum Basel is 500 metres from hotel brasserie au violon, while Zoological Garden is 800 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg. Guests booking this property will receive a BaselCard which allows free usage of the public transport and discounts to local attractions.Show full description
I think this is the most charming and historic boutique hotel in Basel.
Apartment. Set 1.5 km from Basel Cathedral, 1.5 km from Pfalz Basel and 1.3 km from Architectural Museum, Unique Serviced Living @ Gellert (5431) offers accommodation situated in Basel. The property is around 2.4 km from Messe Basel, 2.4 km from Jewish Museum of Basel and 1.8 km from Marktplatz Basel. The apartment is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Zoological Garden, Basel SBB and Blue and White House. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Kunstmuseum Basel is 1.1 km away. A flat-screen TV is featured. The accommodation is non-smoking. The nearest airport is EuroAirport Mulhouse Airport, 7 km from Unique Serviced Living @ Gellert (5431).Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, November 2023. Located 1.3 km from Marktplatz Basel, 1.3 km from Messe Basel and 1.7 km from Badischer Bahnhof, Schweiz (304) provides accommodation set in Basel. The property is around 1.6 km from Pfalz Basel, 2.9 km from Architectural Museum and 3.1 km from Zoological Garden. The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Jewish Museum of Basel, Kunstmuseum Basel and Basel Cathedral. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Blue and White House is 1.2 km away. The accommodation is non-smoking. The nearest airport is EuroAirport Mulhouse Airport, 5 km from Schweiz (304).Show full description
Apartment. Featuring garden views, Ganze Wohnung mit Balkon, schöne Aussicht, Küche,Bad,Wifi provides accommodation with a balcony, around 800 metres from Kunstmuseum Basel. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1.4 km from Badischer Bahnhof, 1.6 km from Jewish Museum of Basel and less than 1 km from Blue and White House. The apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property is 100 metres from the city centre and 600 metres from Messe Basel. The accommodation is non-smoking. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Basel Cathedral, Pfalz Basel and Architectural Museum. The nearest airport is EuroAirport Mulhouse Airport, 6 km from Ganze Wohnung mit Balkon, schöne Aussicht, Küche,Bad,Wifi.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, March 2024. Modern Apartment in the heart of Basel features a balcony and is set in Basel, within just 1.4 km of Blue and White House and 1.4 km of Marktplatz Basel. The air-conditioned accommodation is less than 1 km from Messe Basel, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The spacious apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, as well as a coffee machine. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Kunstmuseum Basel, Basel Cathedral and Pfalz Basel. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.2 km from Badischer Bahnhof. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. The nearest airport is EuroAirport Mulhouse Airport, 5 km from Modern Apartment in the heart of Basel.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Lovely property. Great location. Popular among couples.Opened March 2021. Hotel Märthof Basel features a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Basel. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation provides a business centre, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel each room is equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Hotel Märthof Basel every room includes bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, continental and American options. The accommodation has a wellness area, including a sauna. Popular points of interest near Hotel Märthof Basel include Marktplatz Basel, Blue and White House and Jewish Museum of Basel. The nearest airport is EuroAirport Mulhouse Airport, 5 km from the hotel.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a great location in Basel and outstanding views! And it is very popular among couples travelling to Basel.
Bed and Breakfast.Romantic. Kiki's B&B is located in Basel, 800 metres from the Messe Basel exhibition centre. Free WiFi access is available, and the garden features a terrace and barbecue facilities. The room features a seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom. A micro wave and an electric kettle are available in a shared area for guests to use. The bed and breakfast is 400 metres from Basel's Musical Theatre and 900 metres from Badischer Bahnhof Train Station. Guests staying at the property receive Basel Card and can benefit from free public transport and other attractive discounts. The card is valid for the length of their stay.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, April 2024. Offering inner courtyard views, Special EiNSTEiN II Apartment Basel, Messe Kleinbasel 10-STAR is an accommodation located in Basel, less than 1 km from Messe Basel and 2.1 km from Kunstmuseum Basel. Among the facilities at this property are a lift and private check-in and check-out, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The spacious apartment comes with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. This apartment also provides guests with a balcony that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. The property is less than 1 km from Badischer Bahnhof, and within 1.1 km of the city centre. The accommodation is non-smoking. Basel Cathedral is 2.2 km from the apartment, while Pfalz Basel is 2.2 km away. The nearest airport is EuroAirport Mulhouse Airport, 6 km from Special EiNSTEiN II Apartment Basel, Messe Kleinbasel 10-STAR.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Very stylish. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Set in Basel and with Jewish Museum of Basel reachable within less than 1 km, ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels offers express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a shared lounge. ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design offers a buffet or à la carte breakfast. Zoological Garden is 1.3 km from ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels, while Kunstmuseum Basel is 2.2 km from the property. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. The accommodation offers a terrace. The nearest airport is Zurich, 87 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This might be one of the most STYLISH boutique hotels in Basel. It also has an amazing hotel bar and a popular rooftop bar.
Apartment hotel.Cosy. Great value. Centrally located in a pedestrian zone in the Old Town of Basel, within 250 metres from the Market Square, Apartmenthaus Zum Trillen offers stylish furnished apartments with free WiFi access. The property is 300 metres from the White and Blue House and 400 metres from the Basel Cathedral. The apartments are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped and modern kitchen with microwave-oven, Nespresso coffee machine, and an electric kettle, and a bathroom with bath tub and free toiletries. A washing machine and a tumble dryer can be found in the basement of Apartmenthaus Zum Trillen, and ironing facilities are available on request. Tea and coffee are provided. Dry cleaning and laundry service is offered as well. A restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine is on site and the main shopping street is just a short walk away. Basel Main Train Station and the exhibition centre can be reached within 10 minutes by public transport, and the airport is a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Hip. Great interior design. Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel is located in Basel, 200 metres from Kunstmuseum Basel. It has a sauna and fitness centre, and guests can enjoy a meal or a drink at 24-hour snack bar. The Library Club, a library featuring views of the grassy courtyard, is the ideal location for a small breakfast with business partners, an afternoon tea or a relaxing aperitif after a hectic day. The Architectural Museum is 300 metres from Nomad Design & Lifestyle, while Basel Cathedral is 500 metres away. Private parking is available on site, subject to availability. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Certain units include a seating area for your convenience. Some units feature views of the garden or city. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. The Library Club is an executive Lounge, included in the rates of all Club Rooms. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Seasonal fruits, free water, tea and coffee bar on every floor, free use of bicycles and tickets for free use of public transport in Basel are offered to the guests. The nearest airport is Basel-Mulhouse Euroairport, 9 km away.Show full description
This might be the coolest, most creative and lively boutique hotel in Basel. WOW!
Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Steinenschanze Stadthotel is less than 5 minutes' walk from Basel's city centre and the university, close to historical buildings and the old town. The hotel offers a combination of fresh and friendly colours with comfort and functionality. Guests can start their day with a rich buffet breakfast or unwind in the surrounding garden. The reception is open daily from 6:00 until 23:00. Basel's congress centre can be reached within a 10-minute tram ride. Public transport is free of charge on the day of arrival. Guests can take bus number 50 from the airport to the main train station and bus number 30 from the train station to the hotel.Show full description
The family-run GAIA Hotel Basel can be found right across from Basel Main Train Station, only a 10-minute walk from the historic city centre. All rooms include a minibar which is refilled every second day and which can be used free of charge. All food offered is exclusively organic, and most ingredients are sourced locally. All rooms include free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with over 400 international channels, air-conditioning and a kettle. Guests of the GAIA Hotel Basel can use the business centre, where a fax, printer and internet access is available, free of charge. The GAIA Hotel Basel offers a rich breakfast buffet every morning.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Very cosy. Nice surroundings. Only a 5-minute walk from the St. Jakob Park sports stadium, the B&B Auf dem Wolf is located south-east of the centre of Basel. The owner also offers workshops for designing objects with Tiffany techniques. It features a garden with a barbecue area and offers free Wi-Fi internet access. Each room is equipped with self-made furniture and is decorated along geographical themes. Breakfast is served every morning in the bright dining room. The SBB Train Station is 3.5 km away and the city centre can be reached by tram in 10 minutes from the St. Jakob tram stop. The Mobility Ticket for free public transport in Basel is included in all rates at the B & B Auf dem Wolf, St. Jakob.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most ROMANTIC bed and breakfasts in Basel.
Apartment. Offering city views, Best located & fully equipped apartment at Basel SBB main station is an accommodation situated in Basel, 1.4 km from Zoological Garden and 1.6 km from Kunstmuseum Basel. It is set 800 metres from Basel SBB and offers a lift. The apartment includes 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, as well as a coffee machine. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. A minimarket is available at the apartment. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Basel Cathedral, Pfalz Basel and Architectural Museum. The nearest airport is EuroAirport Mulhouse Airport, 7 km from Best located & fully equipped apartment at Basel SBB main station.Show full description
Apartment. Stylish apartment with free BaselCard features a balcony and is set in Basel, within just 1.4 km of Zoological Garden and 1.8 km of Basel SBB. Featuring a terrace, the apartment is close to several noted attractions, around 1.4 km from Blue and White House, 1.2 km from Marktplatz Basel and 1.9 km from Kunstmuseum Basel. The apartment features 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. Popular points of interest near Stylish apartment with free BaselCard include Basel Cathedral, Pfalz Basel and Architectural Museum. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Jewish Museum of Basel is less than 1 km away. The accommodation is non-smoking. The nearest airport is EuroAirport Mulhouse Airport, 4 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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