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Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel near Basel University

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A buffet setup with various food items and a decorative centerpiece.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, yellow umbrellas, and a building with balconies.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large column.
A historic hotel with a pink facade, multiple balconies, and a flag on top.
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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Centralbahnplatz 1, Basel, BS, 4002
  • Place, Basel University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Basel Zoo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Basler Muenster
    ‪12 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
(19 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 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
(65 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
(32 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 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

  • 23 sq m
  • 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 area

Basel

Sankt Alban stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Sankt Alban hotel, you'll find Basel University and Basel Zoo. Basler Muenster and Marktplatz are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • BIS Tower - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Basel University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basel Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basler Muenster - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Marktplatz - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

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
  • ‪Radisson Blu Hotel Basel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kaffeemacher - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

3.5-star hotel near Basel University
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Schweizerhof Basel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Basel hotel.

  • 89 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1864
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
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.

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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

  • 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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

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 available for CHF 70.0 per night.
  • 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 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

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, 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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit 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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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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Schweizerhof Basel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Schweizerhof Basel to the airport?

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel is 8.4 mi (21-min drive) away from the EuroAirport Airport (BSL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Schweizerhof Basel?

As of Aug 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Schweizerhof Basel on Sept 4, 2026 start from CA $252, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Schweizerhof Basel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Schweizerhof Basel.

How close is Hotel Schweizerhof Basel to the beach?

This hotel is 7.4 mi (22-min drive) from Plage de Huningue.

Does Hotel Schweizerhof Basel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of CHF 30 for adults and CHF 25 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Schweizerhof Basel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grand Casino Basel (6-min drive) and Casino Barriere De Blotzheim (12-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Schweizerhof Basel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Schweizerhof Basel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CHF 23 per day.

Does Hotel Schweizerhof Basel have a pool?

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Schweizerhof Basel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Schweizerhof Basel to downtown Basel?

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel is 0.7 mi away from Basel.

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 711 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1005 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

Theodore

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

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

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

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

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, very convenient. There's an exercise bike, a yoga mat and bars on the wall. Unfortunately we only stayed on night and didn't get to use them.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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