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East-West Riverside Hotel

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with bars and a restaurant

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You can look forward to a terrace, 2 bars, and a restaurant at East-West Riverside Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Double Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
IPod dock
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, River View

Double Room, River View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
IPod dock
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room, City View

Single Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Single Room, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
IPod dock
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Single Room, River View

Single Room, River View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Single Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
IPod dock
  • 15 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room (Lifthof View)

Economy Double Room (Lifthof View) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Economy Double Room (Lifthof View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
IPod dock
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rheingasse 8, Basel, 4058

What's nearby

  • Basel University - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Basel Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marktplatz - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Congress Center Basel - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Basler Muenster - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Basel Bad Station - 20 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brauerei Fischerstube - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Döner Stop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Manora Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lily's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

East-West Riverside Hotel

Hotel located in Basel City Centre
You can look forward to a terrace, 2 bars, and a restaurant at East-West Riverside Hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Access to a nearby health club, a vending machine, and an elevator
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at East-West Riverside Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 20 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

More

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

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

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 not available
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 continental breakfast: approximately CHF 20.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CHF 40 per vehicle
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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 cash
Cashless transactions are available

Property is also known as

East-West Riverside Hotel Basel
East-West Riverside Hotel
East-West Riverside Basel
East-West Riverside
West Riverside Hotel Basel
East-West Riverside Hotel Hotel
East-West Riverside Hotel Basel
East-West Riverside Hotel Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

Is East-West Riverside Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

East-West Riverside Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at East-West Riverside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at East-West Riverside Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does East-West Riverside Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM–9:00 PM on request. A fee of CHF 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is East-West Riverside Hotel located?

Located in Basel City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Martinskirche and Basel University. White and Blue House and Basel Town Hall are also within 10 minutes. Marktplatz Tram Stop is 5 minutes by foot and University Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

East-West Riverside Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 242 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff were pleasant. We stayed in a room with an elevator view. I would recommend getting the street or river view so that a window can be opened.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in an excellent spot overlooking the Rhine, and the restaurant downstairs was lovely. Our room was also great, situated in great city. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thoroughly enjoyable. Excellent location. Friendly m, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent. Check in and out was painless.The room and bathroom was clean. The pillow was very thin and when in use it was virtually useless. The windows were over looked by a glass side lift and corridor windows which meant that the curtains had to be shut, normally not a problem but there was no ceiling light. Shower was also on the dark side as only a mirror light was there. No bedside charging was a bit of a nuisance. Breakfast was fine, cereals, cold meats,coffee and juices. Lunch outside was good with views to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice dinner at the river Rhein. Nice rooms. Beautiful stairs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location by the river with food options onsite, and nearby transport options. Lots of character a little noisy at night due to being above bars on riverside. Must be one of the best places to stay in Basel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

G.J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Prima hotel. Meubilair in restaurant wat oncomfortabel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in/out easy. Breakfast was good. Staff helpful. The hotel is older-floorboards in our room had rough areas, hot water shower control didn’t work well, couldn’t switch between showerheads. Body lotion, liquid body/hand soap provided, but no shampoo. Towels are very thin. There is construction,with a crane, outside window but that was ok. City nice to explore & the Basel City card from hotel provides free public transport
Breakfast Buffett
Breakfast Buffet. Coffee available from attendant
Bathroom
Room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

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

Everything is good!

Great location, nice view over the river, friendly staff, check-in and out is easy and smooth.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived on a Sunday, please bear in mind the kitchens closes early on a Sunday. We got so busy that we didn’t notice it was close to 9pm and we missed out on dining. The only criticism that I have is the pillows. We only got one each and was lacking volume. The staff were so nice & friendly. Breakfast was included and it satisfied our hunger. We love the location. Thank you.
Comfy bed but would like extra pillows
Notice that there’s an electric fan. This indicates the building doesn’t have aircon.
View from where we were having breakfast
View from our room window
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was fantastic and staff very accommodating; however, the room did not have AC and it was unbearable how hot the room got overnight
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked just a layover before a river cruise but would LOVE to come back again. Great loxation, amazing canal views, walkable to Old Basel. Food and staff were great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

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

Great Location Staff and Breakfast

Great Location, Great service and Breakfast. Hotel is old but very clean. It was comfortable but was a bit noisy due to all the trams running by. We did sleep pretty well anyway :-) Very walkable to old town :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location right at the Rhein river
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW MAURICE

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

Quaint and comfortable

Quaint hotel, restaurant with seating by the river, quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Daniel at the front desk was amazing! Helped us in many ways!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hubert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent in all respects. There was neighborhood noise on the street side from bars and restaurants and construction. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and very clean. Next to local amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ELVA

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

Exceptional place!

When we checked in to our rooms, we were not happy that we were put in an inside room with a view of the elevator, we had booked canal view. We were immediately moved to the rooms we booked and had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived the area was not well lit. One night we were locked out and had to go into a bar and ask for help getting in. They were helpful to get us into our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location for our needs. My second stay At East-West. All good as expected
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Clean and well kept. Old building is well maintained and has a nice rustic vibe. River view makes for a great atmosphere, but adds a bit of noise, which we enjoyed, but some may not.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guy at front desk was awesome can’t remember name
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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