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Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel perfect for exploring Basel

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Exterior
Garden
Charming Mini Suite
Small Charming Room (140 cm bed)
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Steinengraben 69, Basel, BS, 4051
  • Place, Basel Zoo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Basler Muenster
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Small Charming Room (140 cm bed)

Small Charming Room (140 cm bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Charming Room (160 cm bed)

Standard Charming Room (160 cm bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Large Double Room

Large Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Charming Mini Suite

Charming Mini Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room - Budget Charming Room

Double Room - Budget Charming Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Basel

Basel City Centre stay.At this Basel City Centre hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Puppenhausmuseum and Leonhardskirche. HMB - Museum of History and Theater Basel are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Basel Zoo - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Basler Muenster - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Munsterplatz - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Marktplatz - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Club 59 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Margherita - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Pickwick Pub Basel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪All Bar One - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

3.5-star hotel perfect for exploring Basel
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 3.5-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

  • 53 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel offers 53 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CHF 12 to 29 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 20 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child stays free when using existing bedding.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CHF 12 to 29 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 25 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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

Steinenschanze
Steinenschanze Stadthotel
Steinenschanze Stadthotel Basel
Steinenschanze Stadthotel Hotel
Steinenschanze Stadthotel Hotel Basel
Minotel Basel
Minotel Hotel Basel
Basel Minotel
Steinenschanze Stadthotel
Steinenschanze Charming City &
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel Hotel
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel Basel
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel Hotel Basel

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 626 out of 885 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 885 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 885 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 885 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 885 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super lovely and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

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

Great buffet

The only reason I’d grant this hotel stay 4 instead of 5 stars is that the bathroom is teeny tiny. The buffet and filtered water stations are wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Royse City

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and very chic. Its small, so not a lot of room for big luggage. The location was perfect for traveling by train because it's one bus stop away from the train station. Down a few stairs and you're in the charming streets of Basel. I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wallace, Fleming Island

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property lacked the ability to low the AC to a more comfortatable temperature! 23 C was not cool enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel. Clean, close to amenities. Spent 1 night, enjoyed the welcome drink and the patio garden was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ

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

Great Stay

The people were great. The room was comfortable and the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Such a lovely place.

Great location. Close to both the station and the old town. Hotel issued the Basel Card which was great for getting around on public transport. Super friendly staff and a lovely garden to enjoy breakfast in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

S.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Modern, attractive and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

BENJAMIN PHILIP MORRIS

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

Excellent stay, friendly staff, tasty breakfast

I was in Basel with friends for Eurovision. The city as a whole embraced the contest wholeheartedly, and the hotel really got into the spirit of things. The reception staff couldn’t have been friendlier or more helpful. A small problem that we encountered with our room a few days into our stay was dealt with promptly and efficiently - we were moved to an alternative room straightaway. Breakfast was delicious, and it was nice to have the option to sit outside and eat it in the pleasant garden. This was my first visit to Basel. I would definitely return, and I’d stay at Steinenschanze again without hesitation.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lady

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Brilliant breakfast, beautifully served. Cannot fault it - plus, only 10 minutes from city centre.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

R

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

Nice hotel - shame about the construction work.

Lovely staff - really welcoming, and offered sweets which my daughter loved! Great location with bus stop almost right outside. Clean room, comfortable bed. Surprising inclusion of a gramophone and records. Unfortunately there was construction work going on right next to our room which no-one mentioned. The drilling was limited but very annoying, and I was shocked that we were not prewarned at check-in or before.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here were very helpful and even walked us up to our room. They offer a welcome drink as well. The room had a coffee maker and a tiny but nice bathroom. Very close to trains and the walkable part of town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome from the check in staff with a welcome drink and snack which was very much needed after a long day. The hotel is by a bus stop and the number 30 goes to basel sbb or its a 15 min walk. The cosy suit was clean and had a large sofa bed which had been set up for my daughter coffee machine and tv, and a separate room with a double bed and tv. The bed was very comfy and there were about 5 english tv channels which was a nice surprise. The shower room was nice and had a door to the bedroom and hallway. Shower gel and shampoo was provided with towels. We were also able to leave our cases there the following morning which was helpful whilst we visitied the zoo. Which was also only a 10 min walk away, and half price with the basel card we were given. Id definitely stay here again whilst in Basel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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