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Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026

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River Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
Staircase
River Double Room | View from room
River Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
Lobby lounge

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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2 Rheingasse, Basel, BS, 4058
  • Place, Basel Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Basler Muenster
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Small Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Small Single Room

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Small Queen Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Small Queen Room

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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City Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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River Double Room with Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

River Double Room with Balcony

  • River view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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River Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

River Double Room

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Two Bedroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Family Two Bedroom

  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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River Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

River Junior Suite

  • River view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026

Along with self parking, this smoke-free hostel has a 24-hour front desk and express check-in. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include express check-out. Change of towels is available on request
Riverside Hotel Merian offers 64 accommodations with a safe. Beds feature down duvets. 10-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Basel hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Hypo-allergenic bedding, hairdryers and change of towels 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.
During your stay at Riverside Hotel Merian, you're just a quick walk from Martinskirche. Free WiFi in public areas, breakfast (surcharge) and self-parking (surcharge) are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include a virtual front desk
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Martinskirche and 4 minutes on foot from Basel University
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Riverside Hotel Merian offers its guests express check-in, express check-out, and a lift. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Basel hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (CHF 30 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: CHF 25 per person

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 10-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 25 per person
  • Self-parking fee: CHF 30 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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 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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.
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.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Merian am Rhein Basel
Merian Basel Self Check in
Merian am Rhein Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Merian am Rhein Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Basel

Riverside Hotel Merian Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

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