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Hotel Alexander

Property class: 3
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Basel

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Front of property - evening/night
Dining
Lobby sitting area
In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets
Reception hall

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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83 Riehenring, Basel, Basel, 4058
  • Place, Congress Center Basel
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Basel Town Hall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Queen Room

Classic Queen Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Classic Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Modern Single Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Modern Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite with balcony

Junior Suite with balcony | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Junior Suite with balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite with balcony | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Family Suite with balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Modern Comfort Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Modern Comfort Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Modern Comfort Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Basel

City center stay.A stay at this Basel City Centre hotel places you steps from Congress Center Basel and within a 5-minute walk of Rosentalanlage. Musical Theater Basel and St. Matthew Parish are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Congress Center Basel - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Basel Town Hall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Marktplatz - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Basel Art Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Basler Muenster - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Basel Bad Station - 12 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 14 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Heritage Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Europe & Lobby Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yoya Pita - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bambus nest - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Aggarwal - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Alexander

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Basel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hotel Alexander also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Alexander offers 50 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (CHF 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 19.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the exterior telephone for check-in assistance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 8 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

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
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 25 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 8 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Alexander to the airport?

Hotel Alexander is 5.6 mi (13-min drive) away from the EuroAirport Airport (BSL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Alexander?

As of Aug 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Alexander on Aug 24, 2026 start from $131, including 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 Hotel Alexander have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Alexander.

How close is Hotel Alexander to the beach?

This hotel is 3.7 mi (13-min drive) from Plage de Huningue.

Does Hotel Alexander offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Alexander, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of CHF 19.5 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Alexander?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grand Casino Basel (4-min drive) and Casino Barriere De Blotzheim (10-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Alexander?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Alexander?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CHF 25 per night.

Does Hotel Alexander have a pool?

Hotel Alexander does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Alexander have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Alexander have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Alexander to downtown Basel?

Hotel Alexander is 0.7 mi away from Basel.

Hotel Alexander Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 250 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Cindel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Great location. Nice room. Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul.

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property with great staff and dining. City trams stop right in front of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Harmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeff

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

Nice clean hotel at good price

Great two night stay,room only. Good value for money considering Basel prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple but cozy accommodation close to the centre
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurants and downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the bus stop and cruise port.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beds very comfy. Suite was very spacious and lots of outside balcony space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ludger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lots of place to dine, a bit far from the old town and main train station. We just used uber to go around places.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful when we had a medical emergency. Thank you. Room was clean, comfortable. Hotel close to tram.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer Jimenez

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Close to transits. Nice staff. Would love to go back to this hotel in the future. Danke!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was excellent. She helped us out with a language difficulty with our Uber driver.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald John

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

Friendly Staff in pleasant location

Clean comfortable rooms, friendly staff, tram stop out the front of Hotel Alexander. We would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The desk staff were friendly and helpful the room was clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great receptionists

The receptionists were really friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the stay but I really have to praise the receptionists in particular.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Florecita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location :and accesibility
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgean

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

Basel gem

Great location for us, recently remodeled rooms, including the bathroom. Everything was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MOURAD

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

Good location

I often choose this hotel when travelling to Basel, not far from the congress center and practical. Rooms are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caitlin

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

Decent stay

Comfortable hotel with all you would need in a decent location - 20 minutes walk to the centre. Comes with Basel card allowing free transport round the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Osman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very close to Messeplatz
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, rooms small. Free public transport a great perk!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vijaykumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conveniently located near Messenplatz tram station and the convention center. The rooms smaller that typical US hotels but are clean has everything needed for a comfortable stay. Staff was very helpful and cheerful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very well located for public transport and dining options/ supermarket - the staff were friendly - there was a useful fridge in the room. Although there was no air con, fans were provided which worked well in the heat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small and friendly hotel approximately 20mins walk from the charming old city centre. Also on tram route. Clean and functional room with safe and coffee maker. Buffet breakfast had plenty of choice. As a base for a 3 day stay it was ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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