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b_smart motel Basel

2.0 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Basel

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Business Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
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Business Suite, 2 Twin Beds | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Business Suite, 2 Twin Beds | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Küchengasse 13, Basel, 4051
  • Basel Zoo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Basler Muenster
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Marktplatz
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Business Suite, 2 Twin Beds | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Business Suite, 2 Twin Beds

  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Business Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Business Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Business Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Business Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Basel

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Sankt Alban hotel, you'll find BIS Tower and Zoological Garden. Basel Zoo and Theater Basel are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Basel Zoo - 6 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
  • Congress Center Basel - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) - 1 min walk
  • Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Spettacolo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Centralbahnplatz Basel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bierrevier - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Malibu Nation - ‬1 min walk

About this property

b_smart motel Basel

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Basel
As a guest of b_smart motel Basel, you'll find multilingual staff, express check-in, and express check-out. B_smart motel Basel also features a front-desk safe and an elevator. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Basel hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
B_smart motel Basel offers 18 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, German, Italian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Onsite parking available only on request

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 registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 4.20 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.

  • Pet fee: CHF 20 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is b_smart motel Basel to the airport?

B_smart motel Basel is 5.5 mi (24-min drive) away from the EuroAirport Airport (BSL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at b_smart motel Basel?

As of May 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at b_smart motel Basel on Jun 7, 2025 start from $156.13, 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 b_smart motel Basel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at b_smart motel Basel.

How close is b_smart motel Basel to the beach?

This hotel is 4 mi (22-min drive) from Plage de Huningue and 14 mi (21-min drive) from Isteiner Schwellen. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does b_smart motel Basel offer free breakfast?

B_smart motel Basel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at b_smart motel 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 b_smart motel Basel?

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

Is there free parking at b_smart motel Basel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does b_smart motel Basel have a pool?

B_smart motel Basel does not have a pool.

Does b_smart motel Basel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is b_smart motel Basel to downtown Basel?

B_smart motel Basel is 0.7 mi away from Basel.

b_smart motel Basel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 171 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Sheung Tai

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s self check in hotel , no front desk . Before the stay, I don’t receive any instructions for going in to the hotel. So I ended up can’t get into it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the convenience of the location. The floor plan was unexpected but great; charming. Loved having the two bathrooms (one full, one half). Wish it had air conditioning. It was warm and stuffy when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how convenient it was to parking. It seemed like a free parking pass was provided, however, there were no instructions and ultimately it did not work. The Basel pass was a nice touch, however, I was only there for an overnight and was not able to use it. I was unaware that there would be no reception desk. This is a huge drawback.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Claudia

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Noise Noise Noise

Such a noisy place, and had requested a quietly sited room! The hotel is just about on the road, just a narrow pavement. Also can hear the trams all through the night. Bin men early in the morning, oh and the bins have an unpleasant smell.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Iris, Scottsdale

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no one to help. Pushing the button outside only made a person open the outside door. But no one to talk to in order to figure out registration machine. The email they were supposed to send the day before was in German. No air. Bad lock on door. No safety whatever. Bathroom was nice!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kavita

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

holya

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

melya

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Derrick

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the spacious rooms, plus the extra delicious tea and coffee offered to customers. The staff are very helpful. I would like to g back again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mona

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Self service difficult to figure out, no internet access ... breakfast is Musli
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It will do for the situation

Situation: Arrived at Basel airport to late to get train home. Website said a person would be there to great me, no person- it’s was a machine check in. The room number (A2) doesn’t match the lift & door labels (OG2)… and 1 am I was not very patient for this system. Room was clean, bed was very narrow but comfortable, breakfast was good, but odd system. Very noisy building. You can hear everyones voice in hall way, and cleaners start hovering at 8:45am.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great hotel, central location.

A great hotel for those on a budget looking for somewhere convenient and central. Would definitely stop there again, breakfast being included was an added bonus. Very convenient for the main station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

JONATHAN

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

Nice Motel

Perfect location and very clean. Room was a bit too warm at night but opening the window meant noise from outside made sleeping difficult. Whilst the check-in was relatively straightforward, I'm not sure having no staff present is a good option. Breakfast was nice although the room that the food and drink is kept in can get a little crowded (i.e. if more than one person is in) Overall, great value for money and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Stayer Be Ware

Rooms are self check-in, there's no staff. The room wasn't ready at check-in time, resulting in having to return to the train station w/ luggage in tow. Proximity to train station is good but it's located on a sketchy block.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Automated check-in, need your passport number

Fine for overnight but for longer it’s a bit impersonal having no reception staff. Good to have easy checkout - just need to leave the door-key in the return box. They should advise beforehand that you need your passport number for check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and very convenient location to everything. We had the quadruple bedroom that is almost similar to an apartment. A second bedroom upstairs, skylight that opens, so fresh breeze can get in. Very few human contact with the staff. Nobody was there to help us get a quick tour of the hotel. Except the maintenance lady who spoke very little English. She seems to do all the work. Breakfast is great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small well-placed comfortable, unremarkable hotel

Pleasant if unremarkable. Automated check-in and I didn't meet any of the staff who do the cleaning of prepare the breakfast which is also a mixture of self-service and automation. Good place to be as bus to and from the airport stops in front of the Basel SBB main station. Plenty of trams, buses and taxis to get into Basel, although its a 20 minute easy downhill walk to the river. People here seem to go to bed early and get up early. Plumbing gurgles in the morning, so I awoke before my alarm clock went off. Although well signposted, its easy to walk past the front door without noticing it. Breakfast is self-catering and some items are in the cupboards below the preparation surfaces.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019