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Riverside Hotel Merian

4.0 star property
4-star hostel in Basel City Centre

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A riverfront cityscape with historic buildings and a prominent church.
A river with buildings, including a prominent church, and trees in the foreground.
A hotel room with a view of a historic building with a green spire, a balcony, and a desk with a lamp.
A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV, a painting, and a mirror.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and a floor lamp.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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2 Rheingasse, Basel, BS, 4058
  • Place, Basel Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Basler Muenster
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Small Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Small Single Room

  • City view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Small Queen Room

  • City view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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City Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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River Double Room with Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

River Double Room with Balcony

  • River view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a small shelf with a kettle, and a nightstand with a lamp.

River Double Room

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Two Bedroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Family Two Bedroom

  • City view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a wardrobe.

River Junior Suite

  • River view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Basel

Basel City Centre stay.At this Basel City Centre hostel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Martinskirche and Basel University. Rhine and White and Blue House are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Basel University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Basel Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Marktplatz - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Basler Muenster - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Congress Center Basel - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Basel Bad Station - 19 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zum alte Schluuch - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zum Schmale Wurf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Döner Stop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Manora Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Riverside Hotel Merian

4-star hostel in Basel City Centre
Riverside Hotel Merian offers its guests express check-in, express check-out, and an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Basel hostel is smoke free.

  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Riverside Hotel Merian offers 64 accommodations with safes. Beds feature down comforters. 10-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Basel hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Hypo-allergenic bedding, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (CHF 30 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: CHF 25 per person

Accessibility

  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 10-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 25 per person
  • Self parking fee: CHF 30 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Merian am Rhein Basel
Merian Basel Self Check in
Merian am Rhein Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Merian am Rhein Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Basel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Riverside Hotel Merian to the airport?

Riverside Hotel Merian is 6.3 mi (25-min drive) away from the EuroAirport Airport (BSL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Hotel Merian?

As of Jul 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Hotel Merian on Jul 15, 2026 start from $165, 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 Riverside Hotel Merian have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Riverside Hotel Merian.

How close is Riverside Hotel Merian to the beach?

This hostel is 5.2 mi (25-min drive) from Plage de Huningue.

Does Riverside Hotel Merian offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Riverside Hotel Merian, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of CHF 25 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Riverside Hotel Merian?

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

What time is check-in at Riverside Hotel Merian?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Riverside Hotel Merian?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for CHF 30 per night.

Does Riverside Hotel Merian have a pool?

Riverside Hotel Merian does not have a pool.

Does Riverside Hotel Merian have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Riverside Hotel Merian to downtown Basel?

Riverside Hotel Merian is 0.2 mi away from Basel.

Riverside Hotel Merian Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

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