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The Passage

4.0 star property
Hotel in Basel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Classic Room (Luxe) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby sitting area
Front of property - evening/night
Courtyard
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Executive Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 29 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)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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
Separate bedroom
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room (Patio)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 27 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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Steinengraben 51, Basel, BS, 4051

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Club 59 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant zum Braunen Mutz - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Pickwick Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Holy Cow! - ‬5 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
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers, and multilingual staff
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 at The Passage?

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 within a 5-minute walk of Synagoge in Basel, Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel, and Baseldytschi Bihni. Theater Basel and Jewish Museum are also within 10 minutes. Marktplatz Tram Stop is 9 minutes by foot and Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) is 9 minutes.

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The Passage Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 683 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quality hotel. The room was smaller a bit older than expected from the pictures, but overall comfortable and clean
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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice. The bed was extremely comfortable. We were greeted warmly and they answered all of our tourist questions. The bathroom and bedroom were spacious and quiet. It was an easy walk to lots of restaurants. I Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and modern hotel room. Fair value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

PAUL

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

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

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

Wenlong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. A lot of shopping places in walking distance. Hotel sauna is very nice too
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was excellent !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Showered in Basel!

Great location. Calm hotel with comfy bed and THE most amazing shower. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Nice hotel and location

Hotel location was near several places of interest. Staff was very kind and had great information about places nearby. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My first visit. Very impressed. Staff were professional and friendly. Comfortable and excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for walking distance to all Christmas Markets
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a walking distance from the SBB train station, and there are plenty of food and drink options around the area.
Stayed 20 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here; I wish it could have been longer. The front desk staff were kind and helpful. Location was within walking distance to Christmas Markets and was a short taxi drive from airport.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, staff were lovely and the hotel was clean. Very easy to get to places. Free buses and trams with a ticket the hotel gives you which was great. Really enjoyed our stay and the breakfast! 12pm check out too which is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Very helpful personal Great location between the Christmas Markets and the train station. Great people at the desk every time
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

james r.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size rooms, good shower and great front d3sk staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sudarshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this stay- just a short walk from the train station and easy access to old Basel. It was very lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

Janet

Great location. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024