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Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Basel with a coffee shop and a bar

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Exterior
Small Charming Room (140 cm bed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Reception
Charming Mini Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Garden
Steinenschanze Stadthotel creates a calm retreat in Basel City Centre. Guests enjoy the tranquil garden or venture to nearby Basel Zoo. The property features a coffee shop and library, while staff help arrange tour tickets or babysitting services for families exploring the city.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Charming Room (160 cm bed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Charming Room (160 cm bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Small Charming Room (140 cm bed)

Small Charming Room (140 cm bed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Small Charming Room (140 cm bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room - Budget Charming Room

Double Room - Budget Charming Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room - Budget Charming Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Charming Mini Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Charming Mini Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
2 bedrooms
  • 25 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Large Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Large Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Basel City Centre, a neighborhood in Basel, Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel is near a metro station and near theme parks. Via Gottardo and Petite Camargue Alsacienne Nature Reserve are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Southern Black Forest Nature Park and Rhine. Botanischer Garten der Universitat and Basel Zoo are also worth visiting.
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Map
Steinengraben 69, Basel, BS, 4051

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Club 59 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Paddy Reilly's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Radisson Blu Hotel Basel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bodega zum Strauss - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Hotel located in Basel City Centre
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, laundry services, and free newspapers
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 53 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Cable channels, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CHF 12 to 29 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per day
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CHF 12 to 29 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 25 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per day

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the 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

Steinenschanze
Steinenschanze Stadthotel
Steinenschanze Stadthotel Basel
Steinenschanze Stadthotel Hotel
Steinenschanze Stadthotel Hotel Basel
Minotel Basel
Minotel Hotel Basel
Basel Minotel
Steinenschanze Stadthotel
Steinenschanze Charming City &
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel Hotel
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel Basel
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

Is Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 20 per pet, per day.

What time is check-in at Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel located?

Located in Basel City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel and Leonhardskirche. Theater Basel and Basel Historical Museum are also within 10 minutes. Marktplatz Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 603 out of 855 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 855 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 855 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 855 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 855 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and the hotel was close to restaurants, shops and museums.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and hotel location was excellent!! Without Alex's help on how to navigate we wouldn't have had such a great visit!! We highly recommend this hotel. Everyone was wonderful!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super lovely and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little hotel! Couldn’t fault it from the welcoming arrival (with free drink!) to check out. Staff were helpful and friendly. Hotel was clean with great amenities and the beautiful garden was an added bonus! Great location for town and we loved the record player in our room!! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel. Clean, close to amenities. Spent 1 night, enjoyed the welcome drink and the patio garden was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small hotel, very clean. Short walk to old town. Free drink on arrival. Staff very nice. Lovely garden. Room was warm and I could not get the AC to work. Otherwise our stay was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lady

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Brilliant breakfast, beautifully served. Cannot fault it - plus, only 10 minutes from city centre.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

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

10/10 Excellent

Talia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and very chic. Its small, so not a lot of room for big luggage. The location was perfect for traveling by train because it's one bus stop away from the train station. Down a few stairs and you're in the charming streets of Basel. I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Amenities
Modern, attractive and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

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

Great place to stay!

Great location and nicely managed hotel with an awesome breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The garden and breakfast are especially great! If I have another chance to visit Basel, I would like to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our one night stay in this hotel. The front desk lady was super nice and let us check in before 3:00pm. She gave us Basel Card and explained how to benefit from it. It saved us a lot of money for public transportation and museums. The room was very clean. The only thing that we think could improve is the outlets by the bed. If they could put one outlet on each side of the bed, that'll be more convenient. Overall, it's a nice hotel that we would recommend to anyone visiting Basel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not air conditioned. Of the five rooms our group rented mine was the only one that was not air conditioned
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caterina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here were very helpful and even walked us up to our room. They offer a welcome drink as well. The room had a coffee maker and a tiny but nice bathroom. Very close to trains and the walkable part of town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wallace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property lacked the ability to low the AC to a more comfortatable temperature! 23 C was not cool enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BENJAMIN PHILIP MORRIS

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

Excellent stay, friendly staff, tasty breakfast

I was in Basel with friends for Eurovision. The city as a whole embraced the contest wholeheartedly, and the hotel really got into the spirit of things. The reception staff couldn’t have been friendlier or more helpful. A small problem that we encountered with our room a few days into our stay was dealt with promptly and efficiently - we were moved to an alternative room straightaway. Breakfast was delicious, and it was nice to have the option to sit outside and eat it in the pleasant garden. This was my first visit to Basel. I would definitely return, and I’d stay at Steinenschanze again without hesitation.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great friendly staff and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property with great breakfast selections
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel was perfect. Great staff, exceptionally clean property and delicious breakfast. We enjoyed a glass of wine in the lobby people watching out the front windows. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Great facility, nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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