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Hotel Metropol Basel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, 8-minute walk to Basel Zoo

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Exterior detail
Comfort Double Room | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Interior entrance
Interior detail
Hotel Metropol Basel blends historic charm with modern amenities. The 24-hour gym keeps fitness routines on track, while free in-room WiFi connects guests. Multilingual staff helps explore nearby attractions like Basler Muenster and Marktplatz with hotel bike rentals.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Double Room (First) | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room (First)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Style) | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room (Style)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Single Room | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Style Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Style Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Map
Elisabethenanlage 5, Basel, 4002

What's nearby

  • Basel Zoo - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Basler Muenster - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Marktplatz - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Congress Center Basel - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • St. Jakobshalle - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Basel SBB Station - 1 min walk
  • Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Spettacolo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brezelkönig - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lora - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Metropol Basel

Upscale hotel near Basel Zoo
Located close to Basler Muenster and Marktplatz, Hotel Metropol Basel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • A computer station, free newspapers, and multilingual staff
  • Concierge services, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Metropol Basel include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Self parking on site (CHF 30 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (CHF 30 per night)
  • Extended parking on site (CHF 30 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 30 per person

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Built in 1980
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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 30 per person
  • Self parking fee: CHF 30 per night
  • Valet parking fee: CHF 30 per night
  • Extended parking fee: CHF 30 per night
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Swiss Quality
Metropol Swiss Quality
Metropol Swiss Quality Basel
Metropol Swiss Quality Hotel
Metropol Swiss Quality Hotel Basel
Hotel Metropol Basel
Metropol Basel
Swiss q Metropol Basel
Hotel Metropol Basel Hotel
Hotel Metropol Basel Basel
Hotel Metropol Basel Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Metropol Basel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Metropol Basel?

Self parking is available for CHF 30 per night. Valet parking is available for CHF 30 per night. Extended parking is available for CHF 30 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Metropol Basel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Metropol Basel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Metropol Basel located?

Located in Sankt Alban, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Basel Zoo and Basler Muenster. Marktplatz and Congress Center Basel are also within 2 mi (3 km). Basel SBB Station and Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) are within a 2-minute walk.

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Hotel Metropol Basel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 649 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 649 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 649 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 649 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 649 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marjorie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francoise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to the train station and city center. Calm, clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it though the directions to locate it left something to be desired.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Great holiday base

Hotel staff were friendly, good size room with kettle and fridge. Decent breakfast. Great location, 10 minute walk to centre and around the corner from station provifing a good base for easy access to other swiss locations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great reception staff !!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The were a number of steps you had to climb to reach the entrance, which could be a issue for some.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Great stay!

We loved the helpfulness of the staff. They were very helpful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Frederik

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

Good hotel

We stayed for one night and had a very pleasant stay. Easy to check in and very nice room. Breakfast was also alright.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Great location near the train station and bus to the airport, plus excellent public transportation for getting around the city. The staff was super nice and helpful. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

machiko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Self check-in can be a bit fiddly but everything else is very decent and close to Basel SBB station (where a basement level supermarket is). Staff from adjacent (associated) hotels would help you if needed. Comfortable bed, big screen & complementary espresso machine. Happy to stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We travelled to Basel by TGV. Metropol is very close to station, clean well kept hotel. convenient for trams and dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nitin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Ideal place for proximity to the train station and the room is very comfortable. No staff at reception which makes it feel less secure. Check in is self service but easy. No Wi-Fi in rooms, only in lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and sweet city with pleasant ppl and great experiences during the stay. Very convenience and near the BBS. Clean and comfortable, worth to recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is in an excellent location and the rooms are reasonable and clean. No reception service between certain hours and you are directed to the larger sister hotel around the corner. Breakfast was adequate but service was slightly lacking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very Good

The location is walkable to the attractions and convenient to the train station. Rooms are clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Nice stay in Basel

We enjoyed our stay. The room was large and clean, with nice perks like power outlets on both sides of the bed (never a given!) and a timed heater in the bathroom. The location was amazingly convenient being near the main train station, which is also where the bus from the airport stops. We'd recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
👌
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is extremely clean and comfortable. The staff are amazing the receptionist was friendly and knowledgeable and recommended a great restaurant very close by. The attendant at the breakfast offered by the hotel was very friendly, helpful and patient. The receptionist also arranged a late checkout which was very nice as we are nearing the end of a long journey and we have a long layover in Basel. Overall a wonderful stay in a comfortable place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is hard to imagine a more convenient location, with the train station just around the corner, and major attractions just a few stops away on Basel’s excellent tram network. The BaselCard you receive upon check-in means you travel for free anywhere you please on city transport.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond

Convenient, 2 min. From train station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good Location. Clean. Nice Staff

I am glad to stay at Hotel Metropol Base. It's locating so convenient and just 5 mins walk to the SBB train station and the bus stop for Euro Airport. Meanwhile, I would like to thank to Hennadii and his great help. He is so attentive and helpful. He gives us good advices to travel the city and also responds our queries in details.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

HYEYEONG

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The reception has been so kind for any request. However, the elevator has stopped while I was in there... and they didn't notice the customers not to use the elevator before it is being repaired. The room condition was not clean. I found a lot of dusts on the table and inside the toilet. The hair dryer was also dirty incluing the dust... I am doubtful about this 4 Stars hotel..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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