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Krafft Basel

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Lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, al fresco dining
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Standard Double Room, Balcony, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, al fresco dining
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Single Room, City View

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

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Double Room, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, City View

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

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Single Room, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Single Room, River View

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

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Double Room, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite, City View

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

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Junior Suite, River View | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Junior Suite, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single 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 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Single Room, Balcony, River View

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

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Junior Studio Suite, Balcony, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

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About this property

Krafft Basel

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a business centre and a meeting room.
Krafft Basel offers 48 accommodations with a safe and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Krafft Basel. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention centre and just a quick walk from Martinskirche. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Restaurant Krafft
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Basel Town Hall and Basler Muenster
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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 centre 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Restaurant Krafft – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (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

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Krafft

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1873
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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
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.

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 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

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
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

  • 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 423 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 423 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 423 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 423 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 423 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing hotel in a great location. The river is on one side with nice views of the city, then you have the Christmas market on the other side during December. Super convenient location and you can get to anywhere in Basel taking the tram.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are phenomenal! Felt so welcome and extremely well taken care off.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cool location, close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so pleasant and helpful. The hotel lounge and room were clean and decorated so nice for the holidays!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan, Sandy Springs

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was Spartan but clean and tidied up daily. Staff was excellent---always helpful and patient. Convenient public transportation stop and passes provided by the hotel. Only complaint was that the shower's floor was pretty slick; be careful!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect - even the weather for the time of year
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mary, Crescent City

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very walkable to Old Town. Nice hotel - great view.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Beautiful and well located
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location , staff vey polite and helpful and the view was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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