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East-West Riverside Hotel

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with bars and a restaurant

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Single Room, River View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Double Room, River View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room, River View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
IPod dock
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
IPod dock
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room (Lifthof View) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Economy Double Room (Lifthof View)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
IPod dock
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room, River View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Single Room, River View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
IPod dock
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Single Room, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
IPod dock
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rheingasse 8, Basel, 4058

What's nearby

  • Marktplatz - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Congress Center Basel - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Basler Muenster - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Basel Art Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Basel Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Basel Bad Station - 20 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ueli-Brau-Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zum Schmale Wurf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ufer7 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

East-West Riverside Hotel

Hotel located in Basel City Centre
You can look forward to a terrace, 2 bars, and a restaurant at East-West Riverside Hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Access to a nearby health club, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at East-West Riverside Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 20 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 continental breakfast: approximately CHF 20.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CHF 40 per vehicle
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

Property is also known as

East-West Riverside Hotel Basel
East-West Riverside Hotel
East-West Riverside Basel
East-West Riverside
West Riverside Hotel Basel
East-West Riverside Hotel Hotel
East-West Riverside Hotel Basel
East-West Riverside Hotel Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

Is East-West Riverside Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at East-West Riverside Hotel?

East-West Riverside Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at East-West Riverside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at East-West Riverside Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does East-West Riverside Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM–9:00 PM on request. A fee of CHF 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is East-West Riverside Hotel located?

Located in Basel City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Martinskirche and Basel University. White and Blue House and Basel Town Hall are also within 10 minutes. Marktplatz Tram Stop is 5 minutes by foot and University Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

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East-West Riverside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 215 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice dinner at the river Rhein. Nice rooms. Beautiful stairs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location by the river with food options onsite, and nearby transport options. Lots of character a little noisy at night due to being above bars on riverside. Must be one of the best places to stay in Basel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

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

Everything is good!

Great location, nice view over the river, friendly staff, check-in and out is easy and smooth.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

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

Great Location Staff and Breakfast

Great Location, Great service and Breakfast. Hotel is old but very clean. It was comfortable but was a bit noisy due to all the trams running by. We did sleep pretty well anyway :-) Very walkable to old town :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELVA

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

Exceptional place!

When we checked in to our rooms, we were not happy that we were put in an inside room with a view of the elevator, we had booked canal view. We were immediately moved to the rooms we booked and had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location right at the Rhein river
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Daniel at the front desk was amazing! Helped us in many ways!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hubert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent in all respects. There was neighborhood noise on the street side from bars and restaurants and construction. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW MAURICE

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

Quaint and comfortable

Quaint hotel, restaurant with seating by the river, quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Clean and well kept. Old building is well maintained and has a nice rustic vibe. River view makes for a great atmosphere, but adds a bit of noise, which we enjoyed, but some may not.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location for our needs. My second stay At East-West. All good as expected
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

A 5stars-3 stars hotel

It is a 5 stars -3 stars hotel. Nice staff. Continental breakfast- very well located in the center and nearby public transportation ( transport is free ). It is clean and very good for a three stars. A bit thin pillows, but overall very good!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guy at front desk was awesome can’t remember name
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Amy

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

Great location!

The location of the East-West Riverside is amazing. Very convenient to many of Basel's tourist areas and has beautiful views of the river. It's clean, and well-kept with modern furnishings and decor. There was a small Christmas market (just food and beverages) right outside the front door of the hotel that we really enjoyed (early December). Breakfast was good but minimal, like an American continental breakfast. Only 2 complaints: flat pillows and the room was always too hot. We kept a window cracked open much of the time. But the pillows were an issue. They only give you one per person but it was so flat it's like not having one at all. I would highly recommend, just bring your own pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was VERY small and not the best lay out No temperature control in the room only a fan
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

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

East West stay

East West was a super location with a lovely room overlooking the river by the main bridge. Room was a good size and well equpped. Sadly no A/C and it was a very hot weekend, so just the fan was not enough! Also, forgot but swiss hotels dont hsve tea/coffee making facilities which is a shame as well
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great service. our flight was delayed by 4hrs so would be arriving very late. Messaged hotel & they quickly replied and waited for us to arrive / check-in @ 10pm. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very hard review to write because the hotel was lovely. This is a great place for someone that wants to party into the night and then crash in their comfy bed. We were very happy with our peaceful room overlooking the Rhine River. Located right along the river walk for a lovely stroll, close to old town and shopping. We were there for the Christmas Markets and reserved a couple of extra days to explore Basel at the end of our River Cruise. Everything was perfect until 9pm rolled around and the club below the hotel started pounding music that was near impossible to get to sleep to. Even noise cancelling headsets didn't work as the walls were vibrating with dance tunes. We got very little rest especially on our last night then heading out to an overseas 14 hour journey. Not ideal. Breakfast was excellent, the staff were excellent. The place is also located along the Christmas Market party block - lots of folks enjoying a good night out. The club below with booming music was the problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Minimalist hotel

This hotel is VERY minimalist. No air conditioning. No comfortable place to sit. No coffee in the room. No help at the front desk after 3:00 pm. The restaurant and bar closed at 7:00 pm. The front door is locked at 8:00 pm so you must walk around back and use your room key to get in. The location is good and right on the river, very walkable to everything. Employees were nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived the area was not well lit. One night we were locked out and had to go into a bar and ask for help getting in. They were helpful to get us into our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hwee Chong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal ist super freundlich und höflich, auch sehr hilfsbereit. Die Lage ist zentral, daher freitag abends ist etwas laut. Charmante Altbau, daher der Boden quietscht auch sehr unangenehm, ich habe mich so gefürchtet, ich störe die Gäste unten.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025