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City Inn Basel

Property class: 3

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City Inn Basel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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Room options

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

Small Single Room, only accessible by the stairs

7.8 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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

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 Twin Beds

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 Twin Beds

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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

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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

About the neighborhood

Located in Sankt Alban, a neighborhood in Basel, City Inn Basel is near the airport and near a train station. Theater Basel and Basel Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Basler Muenster and Offene Kirche Elisabethen. Basel Zoo and Basel Historical Museum of Music are also worth visiting. Visit our Basel travel guide
Map
Centralbahnplatz 14, Basel, 4002

What's nearby

  • A group of penguins in a snowy landscape.
    Basel Zoo
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A building with classical architecture, featuring arched windows and columns.
    Basel Art Museum
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.
    Basler Muenster
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • BIS Tower
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Basel University
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Basel SBB Station
    2 min walk
  • Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop
    6 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caffè Spettacolo
    3 min walk
  • Kaffeemacher
    5 min walk
  • Starbucks
    1 min walk
  • Burger King
    1 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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 available
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 alternate 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 elevator service.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 35 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 66 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 19 for adults and 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 onsite 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is City Inn Basel pet-friendly?

Yes, City Inn Basel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 66 lbs per pet. There's a fee of CHF 35 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CHF 35 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at City Inn Basel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at City Inn Basel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is City Inn Basel located?

Located in Sankt Alban, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of BIS Tower, Offene Kirche Elisabethen, and Theater Basel. Antique Museum and Collection Ludwig and Basel Zoo are also within 10 minutes. Basel SBB Station and Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) are within a 2-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

City Inn Basel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 589 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 589 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 589 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 589 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 589 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, exceeded our expectations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except a loud air conditioner that I think they fixed and gave us a new room. Very convenient and english speaking friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

SHUMON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is 5 minutes walk from the Basel train station. Room is clean but small in size. Very happy with breakfast items.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is situated just round the corner from the train station as well as the main trams that run through the city. The staff at the hotel are friendly, polite and professional. The rooms are clean and well maintained. The beds are comfortable. The hotel also has a fitness centre that I was able to use. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super location. The front desk staff was very helpful. Clean and spacious room with air conditioner . Nice breakfast 😃.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lourena

Liked: Cleanliness
This hotel shares the same building as the Hotel Metropol as is a bit of a rabbit warren the bar and restaurant are in the Hotel Metropol. Rooms in the City Inn were very clean and modern and there is a tea and coffee station in the corridor Wi fi is included and good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's situated on the elevated part of Biel, 20 mins walk to the closest supermarket, public transport towards the location is very convenient, clean, nice view of the town, glaciers, nice walk all around to churches, restaurants, shopping, lake. Host was professional and very helpful. I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Neil Baird

The hotel is in a very central area which makes it good to get to places. Whilst my room was modern, it was tiny (I booked a single room). The cover on the light switch kept falling off, the breakfast was terrible, with nothing left at 9am. The staff flapped when challenged about this and you’d then have to wait 20 mins while they got more food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is basic. The showers, if you're a fan of showers, are great. Above all is it's location. A two minute walk to the train station and the tram stops. You'd expect it to be noisy but it isn't. Fine for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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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

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very wonkey getting around in the hotel. You have to use two elevators and walk through many corridors but the price and location are good. Very near the train, tram, and bus. Thrifty shopping and eating nearby. The room is very large. The shower is also large. Breakfast is good. No complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Eileen

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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