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The Passage

4.0 star property
4-star hotel perfect for exploring Basel

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Classic Room (Luxe)
Meeting facility
Courtyard
Lobby sitting area
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Steinengraben 51, Basel, BS, 4051
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Basler Muenster
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Basel Zoo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room (Patio)

Standard Room (Patio)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room (Luxe)

Classic Room (Luxe)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Living area

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite (The Passage)

Suite (The Passage)

  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Basel

Central Basel getaway .At this Basel City Centre hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Leonhardskirche and Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel. Baseldytschi Bihni and Theater Basel are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Marktplatz - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Basler Muenster - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basel Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Congress Center Basel - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zum Braunen Mutz - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Margherita - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Club 59 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Pickwick Pub Basel - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Passage

4-star hotel perfect for exploring Basel
The Passage offers its guests a sauna and a fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A business center and a meeting room are available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Passage. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

  • 53 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2014
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • 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
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
The Passage offers 53 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-cm LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Basel hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, covered self parking on site (CHF 25 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; CHF 27 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-cm LED TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40 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 27 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 25.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 40 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • To adhere to national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours during certain times of the year.

Property is also known as

Passage Basel
Passage Hotel Basel
Passage Hotel
The Passage Hotel
The Passage Basel
The Passage Hotel Basel

Reviews

The Passage Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 687 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ISABELLE

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked this hotel. First the personnel was extremely accomodating and helpful and nice Ifelt.welcome.which is quite unusual these days.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evlampia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, close to train station. Quiet and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Joanna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Very convenient location

Very convenient location. Close to old city and the zoo
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oleg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious rooms and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An excellent location for visiting Basel - close to the centre and accessible to the train and bus station (with airport links). The rooms were well designed and set up, clean and new-looking, and quiet, staff were very friendly and helpful. I will be booking The Passage for my next trip
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quality hotel. The room was smaller a bit older than expected from the pictures, but overall comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia, Toronto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Passage were friendly and accomodating. The location was perfect for us - close to the train station, restaurants and shopping. The hotel was clean and comforatable. We enjoyed our stay and would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Willowick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful (short) stay in Basel. Very convenient location to walkable areas or public transportation. Quiet, comfy, and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lealem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay very clean, friendly staff, and a convenient location. Everything was well-managed and comfortable. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

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

Couldn’t fault

Excellent all round. Room, customer service and amenities as well as location all fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and modern hotel room. Fair value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice. The bed was extremely comfortable. We were greeted warmly and they answered all of our tourist questions. The bathroom and bedroom were spacious and quiet. It was an easy walk to lots of restaurants. I Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Friendly and clean

Freindly and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My first visit. Very impressed. Staff were professional and friendly. Comfortable and excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Showered in Basel!

Great location. Calm hotel with comfy bed and THE most amazing shower. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

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

Beautiful and quiet but too hard bed

Beautiful space, quiet, excellent shower, but the bed was way too hard and the 1 pillow provided too flat, which made the sleep less than great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wenlong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. A lot of shopping places in walking distance. Hotel sauna is very nice too
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024