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Hotel Alexander

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Basel

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Classic Queen Room

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

Classic Queen Room

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

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

Modern Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • City view

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

Junior Suite with balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Family Suite with balcony

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

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

Modern Comfort Room

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

Modern Comfort Room

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

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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
  • Musical Theater Basel - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Basel University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Marktplatz - 14 min walk - 0.8 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

  • ‪Bistro Europe & Lobby Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Executive Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪M Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Auld Dubliner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Heritage Restaurant - ‬2 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

  • 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.

National rating

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.

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. 96 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 240 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

Hongyi

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Felt the Check in Staff could have been more helpful, Didn't really explain things properly even with directions we were lost
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Abarna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

True reality

Whilst checking in, receptionist was in a hurry to leave. Couldn’t ask her fwhether cot was in place. Found cot wasn’t there. Needed kettle, bowl, microwave. Receptionist who came the next day gave these. Other staff very nice and polite. Internet didn’t work until we left. Hot drinks available 6.30 - 21.00.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rach

Traveled with group
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel is in a great area near a tram stop. The restaurant has interesting Ukrainian cuisine, for dining indoors or out. There are several other restaurants very close. The staff was professional, if not especially friendly. There is no front desk staff available overnight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Martyn

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

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Good, very easy. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Wonderful hotel, note the lack of air conditioning

I had failed to note that Hotel Alexander does not have air conditioning, and it was very, very hot. Mid 90s Fahrenheit (low 30s Celsius). So we were not comfortable, but in all other respects, this hotel was wonderful. The staff were all helpful, kind, and professional. The tram stop was a 2 minute walk. The free breakfast was hot and delicious. The WiFi worked. The room was spacious for European hotel rooms, and we loved the large balcony patio. Great for a family of 4.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Norma

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My review would have been much better had I not been charge way more than the price I booked it at through Expedia. The price when we booked was about $220 Canadian dollars. We chose to pay when we arrived. However when we got there we were charged over $600! I can understand that it was because EuroVision was taking place. Maybe it’s Expedia’s fault and I shouldnt be making this the hotels fault. In any event. The room was clean. It’s in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value hotel for the money I paid. Two minutes from waitrose, 3 to the tube. Room was basic but quite big for a UK room. Bathroom was a little small however. Overall, would happily stay again. I hope they sort the gym out however!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

JB

Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very basic. Bed and bathroom. Bed was comfortable. There was a coffee maker which we couldn't figure out how to use. No instructions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vadim

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

ELENITA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELENITA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front dest young lady checking us in very exceptionally manner
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff came quickly and was friendly and helpful. Tight car parking, but very close. Nice restaurant attached with live music and chef who showed us proper way to eat some Ukranian dishes. Greet street car access to various sites. Our std double room had a small, but very workable bathroom. Our window opened into a building filled court yard.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025