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Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

3.5 star property
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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Exterior
Villa Ambiance Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Business centre
Sun deck

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Centralbahnplatz 1, Basel, BS, 4002
  • Place, BIS Tower
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Basel Zoo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Basler Muenster
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪10 min drive‬
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Economy Single Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Business Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room | Living area | TV

Superior Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Villa Business Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa Business Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Villa Ambiance Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa Ambiance Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

This hotel features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a 24-hour business centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, 24-hour room service and a meeting room.
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel offers 89 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Schweizerhof Basel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from BIS Tower. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and a 24-hour business centre.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Basel University and Basel Zoo
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business centre 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Parking on site (CHF 23 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet (86 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lift (79 centimetre wide door)
  • Raised toilet seat (84 centimetre high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (112 centimetre high)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1864
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Tourism fee: CHF 4.20 per person, per night

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 30 for adults and from 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

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
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
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 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.

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.

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Hotel Schweizerhof Basel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 696 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1013 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet clean and well located hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good breakfast, and good location. Simple and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room excellwnt size, great location for train station and trams
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel conveniently located in front of main train station and tram stops. Helpful staff, decent breakfast, spacious, clean room with excellent bathroom. A great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was in a great location and staff were very helpful and friendly. If you are a light sleeper ask for a room at the back as the front overlooks the tram stops that run all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Markus

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

nice hotel

i just love this hotel and the very friendly team
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Yes kind of small though and breakfast was average.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay here! Would absolutely return and recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yingmeng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern facility and ideal location plus excellent breakfast! What more can a tourist ask?
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for public transport OK rooms for short stays
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located hotel with friendly service, clean, quiet. Only negative was the pricey breakfast buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

joni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was excellent. Beautiful room and everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is very clean! Very accessible to Train Station which is very very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying here. The people were friendly and the area was easy to access anywhere you needed to go.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast. Great shower and amenities. Staff are very friendly and efficient. Prime location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025