Motel One Basel

3.0 star property

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Motel One) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Barfüssergasse 16, Basel, 4001
  • Basel Art Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Basler Muenster
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Marktplatz
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Motel One)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Smaller, with queen or double bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed

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

Single Room (with French size bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Motel One)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Motel One Basel

Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge
A bar/lounge, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free.
Motel One Basel offers 143 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Motel One Basel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Basel Historical Museum. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a lift and a terrace
  • Steps from Basel Historical Museum and Swiss Architecture Museum
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
As a guest of Motel One Basel, you'll find a terrace, a front desk safe, and a lift. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 3-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee: CHF 19.50 to 19.90 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: approximately CHF 19.50 to 19.90 for adults and CHF 0 to 19.90 for children
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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

  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Motel One Basel Hotel
Motel One Basel Hotel
Motel One Basel Basel
Motel One Basel Hotel Basel

Motel One Basel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 682 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 682 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 682 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 682 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 682 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Charles

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

Highly recomend

Cleanliness, location superb. Problem getting a taxi to hotel, which is in a pedestrian zone. However, buses and teams are free and go just about everywhere with very little wait time. No coffee maker in room. No refrigerator in room, but room spacious and nicely decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, waltham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
During Eurovision so outside was noisy, crowded and probably not as clean as usual. But big police presence and didn’t see many problems considering number of people. Good job! And a beautiful, charming city. I’d love to return when it’s quieter.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Fabulous hotel

Excellent location! In the heart of Basel. Very clean, friendly and helpful staff. The buffet breakfast was lovely. A very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great property in a great location at a good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our rooms and the amenities. The lounge area was fun and vibrant. The price was very reasonable and vouchers for free transit for 24 hours was most appreciated. Dolphin assisted us and went above and beyond, ensuring we made the right tram to the airport. We would definitely stay at this hotel again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tae Hyung

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

10/10 Excellent

Frederick, St Johns

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No AC
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel is great, right next to a tram stop. Snug quarters but it does the job.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel! Perfect location! Lots a shopping, restaurants, museums all within a short walk! Loved staying here and loved the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

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

great

great location right in city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

gareth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily within walkable distance of the train station, the location was perfect for us. So much to do and see in the immediate vicinity. The continental breakfast had plenty of options, and the rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Longcheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Wang On Jacky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Steps from winter magic

Nice enough convenient hotel in the middle of town but a great place for xmas market visits as you literally step into a little bit of winter magic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay with very friendly and professional staff and great breakfast. Fantastic location in the historic center. We requested extra duvets as the 2 single ones given were not sufficient, especially in January which the staff gave us without a problem. There is only one liquid soap in the shower which you need to grab to wash hands. Didn’t see any recycling bins but maybe the system is different in Basel. Would return as it’s a great place to stay in this city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kay

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

Basic rooms and quite expensive, nice hotel

Hotel located in an excellent position for trams and exploring the city centre. Hotel reception and bar area, welcoming, comfortable and the staff were excellent, kind and courteous and nothing too much trouble. The rooms are very basic, carpet thin and not at all luxurious to walk on, no tea or coffee making facilities in the room not even a bottle of water and paper cups to stand my toothbrush in! The bathroom was nice and modern and very clean, i love a full length mirror and also a safe, however the double bed had 2 single quilts which didnt really work quite frankly the size was just too small. The room heating was easy to control but had no view at all from the 3 huge windows. Breakfast very nice the usual continental cold breakfast with plenty of choice though no decaffeinated breakfast tea or coffee. Only one large proper table for 10 people to sit at to eat, otherwise youre sat in the hotel reception area at a low table and chair, not good for digestion. Would i stay again, perhaps, would maybe try another hotel for comparison, but was spotlessly clean and warm so wouldnt complain, was just a basic room for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent New Year’s in Basel and was hoping for something a little more quaint, but the hotel was clean, quiet, and convenient to a variety of restaurants and local transportation. We are INCREDIBLY grateful to the gentleman who checked us in as he let us know that the garage we had originally parked our rental car would be locked through the New Year’s holiday which would have greatly impacted our plans the next day! Thankfully we were able to move our car to a different lot and left the next morning on time. The breakfast buffet was not as extensive as I had hoped, and limited options for vegetarians without consuming a ton of sugary pastries. Other than that the room was simple, clean, and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024