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City Inn Basel

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.
A multi-story building with balconies and decorative moldings.
A bar area with a counter, multiple bar stools, and a red carpet leading to a glass door entrance.
A buffet setup with various food items and condiments.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a palm tree, under a blue awning.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Centralbahnplatz 14, Basel, 4002
  • Place, BIS Tower
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Basel Zoo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Basler Muenster
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Small Single Room, only accessible by the stairs

A hotel room with a bed, a bright green chair, and a white door.

Small Single Room, only accessible by the stairs

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Budget Room with Queen Bed, only accessible by the stairs

A neatly made bed with white bedding and two green pillows, a white bedside table with a radio, and a bright green wall.

Budget Room with Queen Bed, only accessible by the stairs

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Budget Room with Twin Beds, only accessible by stairs

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Budget Room with Twin Beds, only accessible by stairs

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room with Twin Beds, accessible by the elevator

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

Deluxe Room with Twin Beds, accessible by the elevator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Suite

A room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room with King Bed, accessible by the elevator

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and curtains.

Deluxe Room with King Bed, accessible by the elevator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

City Inn Basel

Along with self parking, this smoke-free hotel has express check-in and a front desk safe. WiFi in public areas is free.
City Inn Basel offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Basel hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they enjoy the helpful staff at City Inn Basel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from BIS Tower. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and a local area shuttle (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe and a car charging station
  • Guests speak favourably about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from BIS Tower and 7 minutes on foot from Offene Kirche Elisabethen
  • Local-area shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
City Inn Basel offers its guests express check-in, room service (during limited hours), and a front desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered parking on site (CHF 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; CHF 19 for adults and CHF 9.50 for children

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Elisabethenanlage 5, 4002 Basel]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Hotel Euler, Centralbahnplatz 14, 4051 Basel]
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with lift service.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 35 per pet, per day
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 66 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately CHF 19 for adults and from CHF 9.50 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: CHF 35 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CHF 35 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to Elisabethenanlage 5, 4002 Basel
Guests arriving after hours will need to go to the following location to check in: Hotel Euler, Centralbahnplatz 14, 4051 Basel
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

City Basel
City Inn Basel Hotel
City Inn Basel Basel
City Inn Basel Hotel Basel

City Inn Basel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 584 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 584 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 584 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 584 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 584 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philippe M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place for families
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to the SBB station and only a short walk into the centre. Only couple things we could fault was the noise outside which wasn't the hotels fault and there was a slight cigarette smell coming from the extractor fan in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness
Good room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this hotel for one night as it was an easy 5 min. walk from the train station so very convenient. The room was large w/no view and the bed was pretty hard for our liking so not the best nights sleep. The bathroom was a nice size and shower was huge! We did have the included breakfast in the morning which was fine and the gal at reception both when we checked in and out was very friendly and helpful. The hotel is also across from many tram lines which makes it easy to get around.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was simple and small but met our needs for our one night stay near the rail station. The staff were friendly. We used the local metro passes to get to the old historic area. I highly recommend travelers use these. There was a coffee and tea service in the hall way. Air flow was great in our room. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful Great location, really convenient for the station and public transport. And the centre of the city
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super clean and comfortable in a perfect location, and an amazing breakfast. What’s not to like?
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location was very central and convenient to the Bahnhof and the airport bus and city tram stations. The breakfast was good with lactose free milk options available. The staff were very friendly. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Perfect for an airport stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Taft

Liked: Amenities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Gary

Good for one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thanh Tuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central location, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the third time I have stayed here. Dog friendly, close to the train station, very good value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For expensive Basel and Switzerland, this is about as cheap as it gets. Check in was easy if you follow the instructions. Yes, there is a bit of twisting around to get to your room, but this is not impossible to figure out. Facilities are super clean for sure. We liked the coffee/tea in the hallway. The real deal here is the breakfast. When I booked the room through Expedia, I paid $19 total for the two of us. Onsite you pay closer to $30 per person. It is a decent spread with the usual European items including bacon & eggs, a variety of juices, and a nice coffee machine. I assume the three cappuccinos I drank made up for what I paid. This, including the great view, made the general prices in Switzerland less painful. The location about 100m from the SBB train station made this the best deal without taking a tram to a suburb.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mihaela

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

Perfect hotel with good location

Nice and friendly staff, clean and comfort room. Very good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very polite staff..great location for quick overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and affordable hotel close to the central station, perfect for a night in between trains.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only one night. Helpful and friendly staff. Breakfast delicious 😋
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay while traveling through area. Location perfect - right next to train/tram/bus. Room was good for 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nanny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, and I enjoyed that it connected to grand hotel Euler, and having access to their reception staff, fitness room etc. Mattress was bit hard and pillows too soft. Otherwise nothing else to complain about.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

E

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

Basel Weekend

Hotel extremely convenient for the main Swiss railway station. Also located close to one of the main tram hubs making it extremely easy to get around the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great stay for a good price. We were staying in Basel for the Christmas markets and this was a perfect location. Easy access to public transportation and very helpful staff!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location near railway station and trams. Small, basic room, no view, but ok for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025