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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
Front of property - evening/night
Lobby sitting area
Meeting facility
Courtyard
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

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

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
(43 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

  • ‪Zum Braunen Mutz - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Margherita - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Club 59 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Pickwick Pub Basel - ‬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 a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, 1 meeting room, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

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 Leonhardskirche, 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 University Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

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