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East-West Riverside Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel in Basel City Centre

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Restaurant
Single Room, River View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Restaurant
View from room
Daily continental breakfast (CHF 20.00 per person)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Rheingasse 8, Basel, 4058
  • Marktplatz
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Congress Center Basel
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Basler Muenster
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, River View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room (Lifthof View) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Economy Double Room (Lifthof View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room, River View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Single Room, River View

  • 161 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Single Room, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Basel

City center stay.At this Basel City Centre hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Martinskirche and Basel University. White and Blue House and Basel Town Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Marktplatz - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Congress Center Basel - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Basler Muenster - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Basel Art Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Basel Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Basel Bad Station - 20 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Manora Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ufer 7 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Volkshaus Basel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brauerei Fischerstube - ‬2 min walk

About this property

East-West Riverside Hotel

3-star hotel in Basel City Centre
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly East-West Riverside Hotel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 3-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
East-West Riverside Hotel offers 44 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 20 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 not available.
  • 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 continental breakfast: approximately CHF 20.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CHF 40 per vehicle
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. 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.

Property is also known as

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West Riverside Hotel Basel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is East-West Riverside Hotel to the airport?

East-West Riverside Hotel is 6.3 mi (19-min drive) away from the EuroAirport Airport (BSL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does East-West Riverside Hotel have an airport shuttle?

East-West Riverside Hotel offers an airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, on request, for a charge of CHF 40 per vehicle.

How close is East-West Riverside Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4.4 mi (17-min drive) from Plage de Huningue and 13.1 mi (19-min drive) from Isteiner Schwellen. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does East-West Riverside Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at East-West Riverside Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of CHF 20.00 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at East-West Riverside Hotel?

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 East-West Riverside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at East-West Riverside Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does East-West Riverside Hotel have a pool?

East-West Riverside Hotel does not have a pool.

Does East-West Riverside Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does East-West Riverside Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is East-West Riverside Hotel to downtown Basel?

East-West Riverside Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Basel.

East-West Riverside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 224 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Angie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived the area was not well lit. One night we were locked out and had to go into a bar and ask for help getting in. They were helpful to get us into our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location by the river with food options onsite, and nearby transport options. Lots of character a little noisy at night due to being above bars on riverside. Must be one of the best places to stay in Basel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

francine

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

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very hard review to write because the hotel was lovely. This is a great place for someone that wants to party into the night and then crash in their comfy bed. We were very happy with our peaceful room overlooking the Rhine River. Located right along the river walk for a lovely stroll, close to old town and shopping. We were there for the Christmas Markets and reserved a couple of extra days to explore Basel at the end of our River Cruise. Everything was perfect until 9pm rolled around and the club below the hotel started pounding music that was near impossible to get to sleep to. Even noise cancelling headsets didn't work as the walls were vibrating with dance tunes. We got very little rest especially on our last night then heading out to an overseas 14 hour journey. Not ideal. Breakfast was excellent, the staff were excellent. The place is also located along the Christmas Market party block - lots of folks enjoying a good night out. The club below with booming music was the problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

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

Great location!

The location of the East-West Riverside is amazing. Very convenient to many of Basel's tourist areas and has beautiful views of the river. It's clean, and well-kept with modern furnishings and decor. There was a small Christmas market (just food and beverages) right outside the front door of the hotel that we really enjoyed (early December). Breakfast was good but minimal, like an American continental breakfast. Only 2 complaints: flat pillows and the room was always too hot. We kept a window cracked open much of the time. But the pillows were an issue. They only give you one per person but it was so flat it's like not having one at all. I would highly recommend, just bring your own pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was VERY small and not the best lay out No temperature control in the room only a fan
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

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

Great Location Staff and Breakfast

Great Location, Great service and Breakfast. Hotel is old but very clean. It was comfortable but was a bit noisy due to all the trams running by. We did sleep pretty well anyway :-) Very walkable to old town :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELVA

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

Exceptional place!

When we checked in to our rooms, we were not happy that we were put in an inside room with a view of the elevator, we had booked canal view. We were immediately moved to the rooms we booked and had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked just a layover before a river cruise but would LOVE to come back again. Great loxation, amazing canal views, walkable to Old Basel. Food and staff were great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

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

East West stay

East West was a super location with a lovely room overlooking the river by the main bridge. Room was a good size and well equpped. Sadly no A/C and it was a very hot weekend, so just the fan was not enough! Also, forgot but swiss hotels dont hsve tea/coffee making facilities which is a shame as well
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Daniel at the front desk was amazing! Helped us in many ways!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Steeve

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Minimalist hotel

This hotel is VERY minimalist. No air conditioning. No comfortable place to sit. No coffee in the room. No help at the front desk after 3:00 pm. The restaurant and bar closed at 7:00 pm. The front door is locked at 8:00 pm so you must walk around back and use your room key to get in. The location is good and right on the river, very walkable to everything. Employees were nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Clean and well kept. Old building is well maintained and has a nice rustic vibe. River view makes for a great atmosphere, but adds a bit of noise, which we enjoyed, but some may not.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Georgina

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Robert George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and very clean. Next to local amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location for our needs. My second stay At East-West. All good as expected
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Cute place!

Nice a lot along the river. It was a little hard to get to because the street in front was blocked by a Christmas market so taxi dropped off a couple blocks away. Close to metro lines, shops and services. Room was good. Top floor Very squeaky wooden floors. Old historic building. Some staff didn’t speak English but we managed. Also they gave us metro passes for free so that was a real bonus. Picture is a view from our room!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023