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Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a bar, 10-minute walk to Basel Zoo

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Located close to Basler Muenster and Basel Zoo, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and car rentals on site. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Room service

Room options

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Economy Single Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Business Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Living area | TV

Superior Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Villa Business Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa Business Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa Ambiance Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa Ambiance Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Centralbahnplatz 1, Basel, BS, 4002

What's nearby

  • Basel Zoo - 8 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 - 2 min walk
  • Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Spettacolo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brezelkönig - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lora - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

Hotel near Basel Zoo
Located close to Basler Muenster and Marktplatz, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and car rentals on site. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a computer station
  • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and a banquet hall
  • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 89 individually decorated rooms feature perks such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Self parking on site (CHF 23 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 30 for adults and CHF 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

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.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Raised toilet seat (33 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (44 inches high)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1864
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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 available for CHF 70.0 per night
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 buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 30 for adults and CHF 25 for children
  • Self parking fee: CHF 23 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 70.0 per night

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Property is also known as

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Schweizerhof Basel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Schweizerhof Basel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Schweizerhof Basel?

Self parking is available for CHF 23 per day. Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Schweizerhof Basel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Schweizerhof Basel?

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

Where is Hotel Schweizerhof Basel located?

Located in Sankt Alban, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Basel University and Basel Zoo. Basler Muenster and Marktplatz are also within 1 mi (2 km). Basel SBB Station and Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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Hotel Schweizerhof Basel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 673 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel conveniently located in front of main train station and tram stops. Helpful staff, decent breakfast, spacious, clean room with excellent bathroom. A great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

joni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was excellent. Beautiful room and everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast. Great shower and amenities. Staff are very friendly and efficient. Prime location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located hotel with friendly service, clean, quiet. Only negative was the pricey breakfast buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Right across the train station
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Raphael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Schweizerhof is a very modern and comfortable hotel. Quiet and comfortable rooms. The hotel has excellent facilities including a bar on the ground and ice and fresh water rooms on each floor. The breakfast was great. Great transport links with the train and tram outside. I liked as a hotel guest the hotel gives you a free pass around Basel. I highly recommend the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Big nice room!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sahar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel it could be more than 3 stars. It is located close to Basel SBB which makes a bit noisy the area. Everything else were great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

Nice hotel in excellent location

Excellent location / friendly staff / good room / older hotel but well maintained / comfortable bed / included a ticket for public transport during the stay which i think is a great idea / we had a room towards the front therefore it was a bit noisy from the Trams in front of the hotel but that did not bother us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent most time outside exploring
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Only one minor issue — the AC did not provide quite enough cooling. The staff provided a floor fan which met our needs. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to bus station easy to catch way into town area was clean and safe
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility, large clean room, but train noise becomes annoying
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Saul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent choice for a 3 star hotel. I’d say it’s nearly 4. Extremely clean rooms, just off the train station which makes it very convenient for travel around the country. Just be aware that many rooms are overlooking the tram station working 24/7. You might feel a little noisy when you open the window. At the meantime, soundproof is very good and you can sleep well if you close it. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were accommodating and helpful. Really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emiliano

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very smart and clean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
relaxing and had a great stay . They also accommodated late check in
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Definitely worth the stay!

Stay as always was amazing. Especially due to the helpful and courteous staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

K

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

Great hotel

Great breakfast, friendly staff, good bathroom facilities. Only remark in the single room is that the bedlamp is afficrd in a silly place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel were helpful and the room was very clean. Breakfast is so delicious that you should have breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful staff that addressed all of questions being out of towners. So great to be so close to the train and bus stations and was given free access to the public transportation. Loved this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located across from the train station and local metro trains and buses. Staff was welcoming. Rooms was roomy and clean. Televisions are not ‘smart’, can’t stream. Cleaning staff was not through for daily cleanings, left dirty glasses and didn’t refill hand wash.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to spend for a city trip. Well located to public transportation and in walking distance to almost all cultural attractions. Ideal to go to the Morgenstraich!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a good hotel located besides the train station. Staff very polite. Premises perfectly kept and very clean. Good breakfast service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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