Motel One Basel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Basel Zoo

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Motel One) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
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Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the neighborhood

Map
Barfüssergasse 16, Basel, 4001
  • Popular LocationBasler Muenster3 min walk
  • Popular LocationBasel Zoo13 min walk
  • Popular LocationCongress Center Basel18 min walk
  • AirportBasel (BSL-EuroAirport)17 min drive

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Motel One)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Smaller, with queen or double bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room (with French size bed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Motel One)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Basel

Heart of Basel.With a stay at this Basel City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Basel Historical Museum and HMB - Museum of History. Swiss Architecture Museum and Basel Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Basler Muenster - 3 min walk
  • Basel Art Museum - 4 min walk
  • Marktplatz - 5 min walk
  • Basel Zoo - 13 min walk
  • Congress Center Basel - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Basel SBB Station - 11 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 1 min walk
  • Restaurant Bodega zum Strauss - 2 min walk
  • Restaurant zum alten Stöckli - 2 min walk
  • Grand Café Huguenin - 1 min walk
  • L’Angolo Di Vino - 2 min walk

About this property

Motel One Basel

3-star hotel near Basel Zoo
As a guest of Motel One Basel, you'll find a terrace, a front-desk safe, and an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 3-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

  • 143 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2016
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Motel One Basel offers 143 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: CHF 19.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 19.5 per person
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Motel One Basel Hotel
Motel One Basel Hotel
Motel One Basel Basel
Motel One Basel Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Motel One Basel to the airport?

Motel One Basel is 5.6 mi (18-min drive) away from the EuroAirport Airport (BSL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel One Basel?

As of May 18, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel One Basel on May 26, 2024 start from $147.3, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Motel One Basel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Motel One Basel.

How close is Motel One Basel to the beach?

This hotel is 4 mi (17-min drive) from Plage de Huningue and 15 mi (26-min drive) from Isteiner Schwellen. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Motel One Basel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Motel One Basel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of CHF 19.5 per person.

Is there a casino at Motel One Basel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grand Casino Basel (5-min drive) and Casino Barriere De Blotzheim (11-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Motel One Basel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Motel One Basel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Motel One Basel have a pool?

Motel One Basel does not have a pool.

Does Motel One Basel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Motel One Basel to downtown Basel?

Motel One Basel is 0.2 mi away from Basel.

Motel One Basel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 500 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 500 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 500 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 500 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 500 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Caroline

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Finishing up Great week visiting all the Markets.
Great Location in the Middle of the Christmas Market and the Center of the Old Town in Basel. Super nice front desk person who helped with everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff. Would recommend a few more tables and chairs for the breakfast service (lounge chairs are not great for eating).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Complementary cultural passes and Christmas market mugs were unexpected nice touches. Staff was friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mehmet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect condition but rooms need more details like no water no coffee
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023