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Our top choices for Basel City Centre historic hotels

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1. Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
3.5 star property
Sankt Alban, 1.5 km from Basel City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again and would highly recommend."
United States
Rose
The price is AU$224
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
A historic building with ornate architecture, featuring multiple windows and a central entrance.

2. Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel
4.5 star property
Basel City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (895 reviews)
"Location is great"
United States
Jeremy
The price is AU$404
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel Märthof Basel
A modern bar area with a curved layout, a central round table, and bar stools.

3. Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
4.0 star property
Basel City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (758 reviews)
"Very convenient location. Very clean rooms, Breakfast was great with many options. Nice bar for an evening cocktail. Every department has great staffs."
United States
TD
The price is AU$271
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large plant.

4. Mövenpick Hotel Basel

Mövenpick Hotel Basel
4.5 star property
Sankt Alban, 1.3 km from Basel City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (699 reviews)
"Very good location."
United States
maggie
The price is AU$299
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Mövenpick Hotel Basel
A historic building with arched windows and a Swiss flag, indicating a location in Switzerland.

5. Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat
3.0 star property
Basel City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (795 reviews)
"This hotel was very comfortable and in a great location for exploring the old city"
United States
Paula
The price is AU$192
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Central City Hotel Rochat
An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, featuring white plates, silverware, and a white cup.

6. Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
Basel City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay! It was walking distance from the train station and the old town area. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast in the morning was very good. We really enjoyed our stay."
United States
William C.
The price is AU$199
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
A modern lobby with circular ceiling lights, a bar area, seating arrangements, and a reception desk.

7. Novotel Basel City

Novotel Basel City
4.0 star property
Sankt Jakob, 1.7 km from Basel City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (851 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay in town. Close to everything."
United States
Analo
The price is AU$259
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Novotel Basel City
A modern buffet with a variety of food options, a central seating area, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

8. Basel Marriott Hotel

Basel Marriott Hotel
4.5 star property
Basel City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (738 reviews)
"The breakfast is very good !"
United States
Siu Hung Ling
The price is AU$282
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Basel Marriott Hotel
A restaurant with a high ceiling and exposed wooden beams, featuring a modern interior with dark chairs and wooden tables.

9. Hotel Spalentor

Hotel Spalentor
4.0 star property
1.3 km from Basel City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
John
The price is AU$260
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hotel Spalentor
A modern lounge area with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a reception desk.

10. Essential by Dorint Basel City

Essential by Dorint Basel City
4.0 star property
Basel City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Overall clean nice hotel."
United Kingdom
Jaymin
The price is AU$267
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Essential by Dorint Basel City
A multi-story hotel with a classic European architectural style, featuring a prominent corner entrance and multiple balconies.

11. GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel

GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel
4.0 star property
Sankt Alban, 1.5 km from Basel City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (764 reviews)
"Good staff and breakfast"
Singapore
Ding
The price is AU$368
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel
A modern dining area with glass tables, chairs, and a buffet station.

12. HYPERION Hotel Basel

HYPERION Hotel Basel
4.0 star property
Basel City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"A great hotel, lovely staff, clean rooms and facilities plus the best steak tartare I’ve had in Basel so far"
United Kingdom
Steven Anthony
The price is AU$260
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
HYPERION Hotel Basel
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13. Pullman Basel Europe

Pullman Basel Europe
4.0 star property
Basel City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (882 reviews)
"We only stayed one night at this comfortable hotel in beautiful Basel. Breakfast good, beds excellent and shower just the job. Staff very helpful in retrieving lost insulin. We’ll be back!"
Netherlands
John
The price is AU$287
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Pullman Basel Europe
A modern outdoor seating area with two sofas and a coffee table, separated by a decorative screen.

14. The Passage Urban & Lifestyle Hotel

The Passage Urban & Lifestyle Hotel
4.0 star property
Basel City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Absolutely perfect for a one night stop over. Close to everything by foot and train station. Amazing breakfast!"
Canada
HEATHER
The price is AU$270
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Passage Urban & Lifestyle Hotel
A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a view of the street.

15. B&B Hotel Basel

B&B Hotel Basel
3.0 star property
Sankt Jakob, 1.9 km from Basel City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (356 reviews)
"Great place to stay for few days. Wery well connected and close to tram stop. Great staff. Room facing the street and railways a little noisy."
United States
Stefano
The price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
B&B Hotel Basel
A modern hotel lobby with a mix of seating areas, including a sofa and armchairs, a coffee table, and a console table with a vase. Large windows provide views of the cityscape.

16. Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Basel City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (873 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great recommendations for lunch. Good location to explore from"
United States
James
The price is AU$286
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a view of the interior of a building.

17. Motel One Basel

Motel One Basel
3.0 star property
Basel City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (819 reviews)
"perfect location and very friendly front of house staff with a clean room - what more do you want"
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is AU$238
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Motel One Basel
A modern kitchen with a long dining table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

18. City Pop 2Night Basel - Self check-in

City Pop 2Night Basel - Self check-in
3.0 star property
2 km from Basel City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (795 reviews)
"Excellent staff, very sweet. There was a shopping center right outside the hotel, very great experience. If I come back to Basel I will be staying here again"
United States
Julie
The price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
City Pop 2Night Basel - Self check-in
An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, large windows, and a wooden facade.

19. Der Teufelhof Basel

Der Teufelhof Basel
3.5 star property
Basel City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (916 reviews)
"This is a brilliant hotel with traditional values and modern thinking. A very good location and was bale to walk to the centre of Basel within 5 minutes, Congress centre and sightseeing landmarks."
United Kingdom
Sevi
The price is AU$280
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Der Teufelhof Basel
A bar and bistro with outdoor seating and a staircase leading to the entrance.

20. Hotel Victoria

Hotel Victoria
4.0 star property
Sankt Alban, 1.5 km from Basel City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (658 reviews)
"Excellent location; comfortable Room and lovely bfast buffet!"
United States
Frank
The price is AU$234
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hotel Victoria
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Top Basel City Centre Hotel Reviews

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Our three-day stay at this hotel was fabulous. The room was larger than many at other hotels, with a seating area and a large window for good daylight. The room was spotless, the breakfast delicious and, importantly, the staff were superb. We were welcomed with a free drink of wine or beer on our first day. We needed directions to get to places and the guidance was wonderful. Within minutes of exploring we felt we understood the layout of the city - Basel is a wonderful city, with lots of history, art galleries, paper making museum and delicious restaurants. Not the fault of the hotel, finding this hotel was a bit tricky from the main railway station, due to the layout of the main road system in front of the hotel. However, the hotel simplified this for our departure back to the railway station: a bus stop right outside the hotel going directly there within minutes. Overall, the location of this accommodation was excellent for us. it was close to everything - walking - and yet on the fringes of the Old Town. We would return this hotel without question and thank the staff for all their friendly expertise."
Kenneth 4-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What should a history enthusiast expect from a trip to Basel City Centre?
Those looking for a historical tour will find plenty of reasons to visit Basel City Centre. While you're visiting, check out the museums and art scene. You can also discover the festivals during your holiday.
What's the best hotel in Basel City Centre to absorb the local history?
Based on our travel expertise, Krafft Basel is a top historic hotel bookable on Expedia and it features free Wi-Fi. Basler Muenster is a short walk away. If you're interested in local history, another choice for your stay is Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois.
How many historical hotels are there in Basel City Centre?
In Basel City Centre, you'll find 200 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia, including 2 hotels designated as historic or close to historic sites.
What are the top historical sites and other places to visit in Basel City Centre?
Basel City Centre is notable for landmarks like White and Blue House, Martinskirche and Offene Kirche Elisabethen. Cultural venues include Basel Art Museum, Basel Historical Museum and Jean Tinguely Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Basler Muenster and Munsterplatz.
What is a historic hotel like in Basel City Centre?
By choosing a historic hotel, you can stay someplace that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it's a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Basel City Centre, giving a sense of history.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
"Heritage hotel" is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while "historic hotel" is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally what's most important. For a heritage hotel, often it's the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.
Do historic hotels in Basel City Centre have modern facilities?
Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you've come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the popular amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Basel City Centre, you won't find a place that's uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.