East-West Riverside Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel in Basel City Centre

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Restaurant
Single Room, River View
Reception
Staircase
View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Rheingasse 8, Basel, 4058
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Congress Center Basel
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Basler Muenster
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • River view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Economy Double Room (Lifthof View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Basel

City center stay.At this Basel City Centre hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Martinskirche and Basel University. White and Blue House and Basel Town Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Basel University - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Basel Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Marktplatz - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Congress Center Basel - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basler Muenster - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Basel Bad Station - 20 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Manora Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Döner Stop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zum alte Schluuch - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brauerei Fischerstube - ‬2 min walk

About this property

East-West Riverside Hotel

3-star hotel in Basel City Centre
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly East-West Riverside Hotel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 3-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
East-West Riverside Hotel offers 44 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 20 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CHF 20.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CHF 40 per vehicle
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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East-West Riverside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 251 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel room n great location with beautiful views. Walking distance to shopping and dining and the Christmas markets.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about this hotel is excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent. Check in and out was painless.The room and bathroom was clean. The pillow was very thin and when in use it was virtually useless. The windows were over looked by a glass side lift and corridor windows which meant that the curtains had to be shut, normally not a problem but there was no ceiling light. Shower was also on the dark side as only a mirror light was there. No bedside charging was a bit of a nuisance. Breakfast was fine, cereals, cold meats,coffee and juices. Lunch outside was good with views to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent location, nice staff, would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff were pleasant. We stayed in a room with an elevator view. I would recommend getting the street or river view so that a window can be opened.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENNY, Medford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in/out easy. Breakfast was good. Staff helpful. The hotel is older-floorboards in our room had rough areas, hot water shower control didn’t work well, couldn’t switch between showerheads. Body lotion, liquid body/hand soap provided, but no shampoo. Towels are very thin. There is construction,with a crane, outside window but that was ok. City nice to explore & the Basel City card from hotel provides free public transport
Breakfast Buffett
Breakfast Buffet. Coffee available from attendant
Bathroom
Room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thoroughly enjoyable. Excellent location. Friendly m, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Geraldine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived on a Sunday, please bear in mind the kitchens closes early on a Sunday. We got so busy that we didn’t notice it was close to 9pm and we missed out on dining. The only criticism that I have is the pillows. We only got one each and was lacking volume. The staff were so nice & friendly. Breakfast was included and it satisfied our hunger. We love the location. Thank you.
Comfy bed but would like extra pillows
Notice that there’s an electric fan. This indicates the building doesn’t have aircon.
View from where we were having breakfast
View from our room window
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in an excellent spot overlooking the Rhine, and the restaurant downstairs was lovely. Our room was also great, situated in great city. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Miguel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was fantastic and staff very accommodating; however, the room did not have AC and it was unbearable how hot the room got overnight
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Angie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived the area was not well lit. One night we were locked out and had to go into a bar and ask for help getting in. They were helpful to get us into our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location by the river with food options onsite, and nearby transport options. Lots of character a little noisy at night due to being above bars on riverside. Must be one of the best places to stay in Basel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

francine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very hard review to write because the hotel was lovely. This is a great place for someone that wants to party into the night and then crash in their comfy bed. We were very happy with our peaceful room overlooking the Rhine River. Located right along the river walk for a lovely stroll, close to old town and shopping. We were there for the Christmas Markets and reserved a couple of extra days to explore Basel at the end of our River Cruise. Everything was perfect until 9pm rolled around and the club below the hotel started pounding music that was near impossible to get to sleep to. Even noise cancelling headsets didn't work as the walls were vibrating with dance tunes. We got very little rest especially on our last night then heading out to an overseas 14 hour journey. Not ideal. Breakfast was excellent, the staff were excellent. The place is also located along the Christmas Market party block - lots of folks enjoying a good night out. The club below with booming music was the problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

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

Great location!

The location of the East-West Riverside is amazing. Very convenient to many of Basel's tourist areas and has beautiful views of the river. It's clean, and well-kept with modern furnishings and decor. There was a small Christmas market (just food and beverages) right outside the front door of the hotel that we really enjoyed (early December). Breakfast was good but minimal, like an American continental breakfast. Only 2 complaints: flat pillows and the room was always too hot. We kept a window cracked open much of the time. But the pillows were an issue. They only give you one per person but it was so flat it's like not having one at all. I would highly recommend, just bring your own pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024