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Krafft Basel

4.0 star property
4-star luxury hotel near Basel Town Hall, connected to a rail/subway station

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Lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, alfresco dining
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Junior Suite, River View
Standard Double Room, Balcony, River View

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Rheingasse 12, Basel, BS, 4058
  • Place, Basel Town Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Basler Muenster
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, City View

Single Room, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, City View

Double Room, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, River View

Single Room, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, River View

Double Room, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, City View

Junior Suite, City View

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, River View | Living area

Junior Suite, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Balcony, River View | Balcony view

Standard Double Room, Balcony, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room, Balcony, River View

Standard Single Room, Balcony, River View

  • River view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Studio Suite, Balcony, River View

Junior Studio Suite, Balcony, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Basel

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Basel City Centre hotel, you'll find Basel Town Hall and Basler Muenster. Also, Basel Art Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Spalentor is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Basel Art Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Manora Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Döner Stop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zum alte Schluuch - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brauerei Fischerstube - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Krafft Basel

4-star luxury hotel near Basel Town Hall, connected to a rail/subway station
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Krafft Basel.

This 4-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1873
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Krafft Basel offers 48 accommodations with safes and complimentary weekday newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 1 mile (CHF 30 per stay); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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: CHF 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40.0 per day.

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 28 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 30 per stay (4921 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CHF 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 40.0 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Krafft Basel
Krafft Hotel
Krafft Hotel Basel
Krafft Am Rhein Basel
Krafft Basel Hotel
Krafft Basel Hotel
Krafft Basel Basel
Krafft Basel Hotel Basel

Krafft Basel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 422 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 422 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 422 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 422 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 422 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia Adelizzi, venice

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
large rooms. great river front location. old hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room ... amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mariluly

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Duty rooms, no air conditioning and when you open window too much noise and smoking outside
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond, Greensboro

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean rooms and in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

loammi, Miami

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room floors were dirty the whole stay , no AC in the rooms and had to leave windows open but very noisy street until 2 am Staff was friendly Not worth the money
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Beautiful location on the river. Construction on the street side but the hotel was great about providing information prior to arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy, ETOBICOKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and welcoming. Lots of places to shop and eat close by. Cant wait to come back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff accommodating us with all our needs
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Cumberland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Hotel that takes you back in time in the heart of old town Basel. Walking, restaurants, shopping all within short walking distance. Wonderful staff were there if needed and assisted in all items we asked
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Devina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

8/10 Good

Michael, Minneapolis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel. Nice room. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, CALGARY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food and staff. Excellent all round. Beautiful view of River Rhine. Easy walk to old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, beautiful views, friendly staff, room was nice. My only negative comment would be the rooms were rather dark, need more lamps or overhead. We went during a hot spell but we were not expecting to no have air conditioning (we had a fan that helped some)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Georg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
zentrale Lage, geschmackvolle Einrichtung, sehr guter Service,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lindsey

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near water and bus but old and loud
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location with a view

Hotel was clean and well located, It’s a bit awkward getting into the entrance to the hotel, steps and a small door if you have luggage No fridge or coffee or tea in room Room had a lovely view of the Ryan river but bear in mind restaurants are below and at night you need to close the windows for the noise And room only had a fan no ac
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025