Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Basel University

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Daily buffet breakfast (CHF 30 per person)
Villa Ambiance Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Villa Ambiance Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Centralbahnplatz 1, Basel, BS, 4002
  • Place, Basel Zoo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Basler Muenster
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Business Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Villa Business Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa Ambiance Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Basel

Sankt Alban stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Sankt Alban hotel, you'll find Basel University and Basel Zoo. Basler Muenster and Marktplatz are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Basel University - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Basel Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Basel Art Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Basler Muenster - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Marktplatz - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Basel SBB Station - 2 min walk
  • Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Spettacolo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brezelkönig - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lora - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

3.5-star hotel near Basel University
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Schweizerhof Basel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Basel hotel.

  • 89 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1864
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel offers 89 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Basel hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Self parking on site (CHF 23 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 30 for adults and CHF 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Raised toilet seat (33 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (44 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 70.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 4.20 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 30 for adults and CHF 25 for children
  • Self parking fee: CHF 23 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 70.0 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Schweizerhof Basel to the airport?

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel is 8.4 mi (21-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 Schweizerhof Basel?

As of Nov 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Schweizerhof Basel on Nov 22, 2025 start from $149.26, 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 Hotel Schweizerhof Basel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Schweizerhof Basel.

How close is Hotel Schweizerhof Basel to the beach?

This hotel is 7.4 mi (22-min drive) from Plage de Huningue and 13.9 mi (20-min drive) from Isteiner Schwellen. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Schweizerhof Basel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of CHF 30 for adults and CHF 25 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Schweizerhof Basel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grand Casino Basel (6-min drive) and Casino Barriere De Blotzheim (12-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Schweizerhof Basel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Schweizerhof Basel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CHF 23 per day.

Does Hotel Schweizerhof Basel have a pool?

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Schweizerhof Basel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Schweizerhof Basel to downtown Basel?

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel is 0.7 mi away from Basel.

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 671 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel. Great location by the train station. If you're looking for something in the city center, this might not be the hotel for you - but as a someone pass through and stopping in Basel for a night, it was perfect. Affordable for Switzerland. Very large rooms. We were there during a heatwave and not only was the AC great, but the hotel had ice and water. Very good internet (I had some work video calls and was a little nervous after traveling to some other hotels around Europe). Would 100% stay there again. Felt like it was a great find.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Botanic Ridge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities. Good breakfast. Handy to train station. Excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aya

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

bobbi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Close to trains. Comfortable property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience staying at the Schweitzerhof Basel! We found breakfast to be quite good , the staff extremely helpful and friendly and the bed was very comfortable. It is just a few yards from the central train station, which was very convenient, as we arrived by train and its quite well located to walking around the alt stadt.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location makes it very easy to navigate the city. The staff was great. The rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility, large clean room, but train noise becomes annoying
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Right across the train station
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel - perfect if being near the main station/transport is important. It’s a very traditional place in terms of decor but everything was immaculate and well looked after - our room was really spacious and even had an exercise bike which we weren’t expecting! The staff were all lovely and super helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MR IAN SHANAHAN

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

8/10 Good

Claire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent most time outside exploring
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjib

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

Perfect!

Everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got a lovely, private room far enough away from the train station to be pretty quiet. We appreciated the air conditioning, robes, and friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Abdul Mannan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megumi

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Lovely Swiss hotel with atttentive staff. Room was very nice - comfy bed, lots of pillows. The AC worked wonderfully despite temps over 90°F and being on the fifth floor. Great breakfast. Proximity to public transportion was key for our busy, compressed schedule and so easy to use. The BaselPass saved us hundreds of dollars on cabs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mascha

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to trainstation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stuti

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for a short break, rooms were clean and well maintained. Staff were super friendly and polite. Our reservation came with a city pass which was very handy to explore the local area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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