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The Passage

4.0 star property
Guests unwind with drinks from the bar after a workout at their own pace, while attentive staff ensures a comfortable stay near Basel Zoo

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The Passage in Basel City Centre offers a refined urban retreat. Guests can rejuvenate in the sauna or maintain fitness at the gym. Enjoy in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, and multilingual staff with concierge assistance available throughout your stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room (Patio) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room (Patio)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room (Luxe) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Room (Luxe)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Living area | 55-cm LED TV with digital channels, TV

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite (The Passage) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite (The Passage)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Basel City Centre, a neighborhood in Basel, The Passage is near the airport and near a metro station. Jewish Museum and Theater Fauteuil are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Basel Historical Museum of Music and Botanischer Garten der Universitat. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at St. Jakobshalle, or consider a night out at Musical Theater Basel. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Basel travel guide
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Steinengraben 51, Basel, BS, 4051

What's nearby

  • Rathaus, Basel Town Hall - Switzerland
    Marktplatz
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Basel featuring a river or creek and a city
    Basler Muenster
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Basel Art Museum featuring street scenes
    Basel Art Museum
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Basel Zoo which includes marine life, zoo animals and snow
    Basel Zoo
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Basel University
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station)
    9 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop
    10 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Zum Braunen Mutz
    4 min walk
  • Club 59
    5 min walk
  • Bodega zum Strauss
    5 min walk
  • Margherita
    4 min walk

About this property

The Passage

Upscale hotel located in Basel City Centre
At The Passage, you can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 53 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 55-cm LED TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, covered self parking on site (CHF 25 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; CHF 27 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-cm LED TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40 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 27 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 25.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 40 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours during certain times of the year

Property is also known as

Passage Basel
Passage Hotel Basel
Passage Hotel
The Passage Hotel
The Passage Basel
The Passage Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

Is The Passage pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CHF 25.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Passage?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Passage?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Passage located?

Located in Basel City Centre, this hotel is steps from Baseldytschi Bihni and Basel Historical Museum of Music. Puppenhausmuseum and Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel are also within 5 minutes. Marktplatz Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and University Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

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Reviews

The Passage Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 687 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Skylar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in a great location and was very clean and nice! We enjoyed our room and the staff was very kind and helpful! I loved the Christmas decorations in the lobby and how close it was to explore the beautiful town nearby!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were incredibly kind and helpful. Easy walk into the old town for the Christmas Markets
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kushal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing amazing staff, wonderful spacious and clean rooms, great gym, sauna, all amenities you need, great transport links, wonderful coffee, our favourite in all Basel
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Great choice

Brilliant hotel, lovely rooms and great location! Staff super friendly and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little boutique hotel right next to old town! Very welcoming staff! Nice breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oleg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious rooms and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Amenities
This hotel is lovely. Great area for shops and dining. What truly makes this hotel stand out is the staff. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality Natalia and Nicolas. You made our stay amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceĺlent location, 5 minute walk to old town & restaurants/shopping. Room 002 large with high ceilings and quiet. Fantastic gym, well equipped and large. Nice sauna also. Very clean and modern hotel. Excellent staff willing to help with any request. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay! Great service, great gym, nice room and very good breakfast. Good area to explore Basel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evlampia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, close to train station. Quiet and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay at a nice location……would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is just a Home Run! Great decor, modern but warm; great location, just take the staircase out the back courtyard to the Old Town. Excellent breakfast in a lovely setting. Staff are fabulous - helpful in every request. Nicolas even phoned our cruise line to find out the exact docking location, which had changed since our previous notification. You will love this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the large room with a very nice bathroom. The staff was very helpful and the room was ready early. Nice breakfast in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

The stay was great, good location, great room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Very convenient location

Very convenient location. Close to old city and the zoo
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay in Thepassage was just wonderful! Super staff, the room was spacious and very confortable, breakfast buffet was perfect. We will come back again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and very convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful (short) stay in Basel. Very convenient location to walkable areas or public transportation. Quiet, comfy, and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Modern Hotel in Central Location

Good location, excellent buffet breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, modern hotel, fantastic location & lovely staff :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Juuso

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

A nice and clean hotel.

A nice and clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Basel card was a nice touch. Discounts and free public transport around the city!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Passage were friendly and accomodating. The location was perfect for us - close to the train station, restaurants and shopping. The hotel was clean and comforatable. We enjoyed our stay and would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lealem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay very clean, friendly staff, and a convenient location. Everything was well-managed and comfortable. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025