Top Boutique Hotels in Basel (2026)

Located in the center of Basel's Old Town, on the banks of the Rhine, Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois is one of Europe’s oldest city hotels, where such personalities as Napoleon, Elizabeth II, Pablo Picasso, Thomas Mann and others have stayed. Rates at the Les Trois Rois Grand Hotel include free WiFi and wired internet access, a daily newspaper, and access to the fitness center. Guests also receive a BaselCard which grants free use of public transport in Basel, as well as a 50% discount on cultural and leisure activities. The Cheval Blanc restaurant was awarded 3 Michelin stars and 19 Gault Millau points.

- "Outstanding location on the Rhine and close to the city centre, lovely room, great brasserie and bar and excellent breakfasts. The staff could not have been more charming or helpful." - "Lovely hotel in heart of Basel." - "The best hotel in Basel on the river" - "Extremely clean. Decoratively it was beautiful." - "All was amazing from the first moment of arriving tiil the departure ." - "Wonderful location overlooking the River. The staff is very well trained, for which I am always grateful when I travel"

Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Basel. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. The property is a 8-minute walk from Messe Basel, and within 400 yards of the city center. At the hotel every room has a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. Guests at Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Basel, like cycling. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Kunstmuseum Basel, Basel Cathedral and Pfalz Basel.

- "Ease of access from the airport and the train station in Basel with a fantastic public transportation service 30 meters away from the hotel" - "Perfect location near to the tram station and grocery. Free public transportation ticket was provided for free! Every floor with water bar which is sparkling water available! Friendly staff" - "Good location to visit the city center, and near a parking place which also allowed to visit surroundings by car. Breakfast was quite good."

Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel is located in Basel, 656 feet from Kunstmuseum Basel. It has a sauna and fitness center, and guests can enjoy a meal or a drink at 24-hour snack bar. Private parking is available on site, subject to availability. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Certain units include a seating area for your convenience. Some units feature views of the garden or city. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. The Library Club, a library featuring views of the grassy courtyard, is the ideal location for a small breakfast with business partners, an afternoon tea or a relaxing aperitif after a hectic day. The Library Club is an executive Lounge, included in the rates of all Club Rooms. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Seasonal fruits, free water, tea and coffee bar on every floor, free use of bicycles and tickets for free use of public transport in Basel are offered to the guests. The Architectural Museum is 984 feet from Nomad Design & Lifestyle, while Basel Cathedral is 1640 feet away. The nearest airport is Basel-Mulhouse Euroairport, 5.6 mi away.

- "Room is spacious, clean Central location Team was super nice Breakfast was good" - "Favorite stopover on our way to 🇮🇹 …" - "Attentive crew. Personal message & Dyson fan in the room. Well-designed colorful property. Pantry with hot tea, coffee and water. Artsy cool vibe in general, representing Basel nicely." - "Everything was perfect. Close to the trams, which bring you everywhere. You can rent the bicycle for free. The receptionist was very friendly."

Hotel Märthof Basel features a fitness center, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Basel. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property provides a business center, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Hotel Märthof Basel has certain rooms with city views, and each room is equipped with a coffee machine. At the accommodation all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, continental and American options. Hotel Märthof Basel has a wellness area, including a sauna. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Marktplatz Basel, Blue and White House and Jewish Museum of Basel. The nearest airport is EuroAirport Mulhouse Airport, 3.1 miles from Hotel Märthof Basel.

- "Loved the bedrooms (very large), the breakfast was amazing and staff was very friendly. Great Gluten Free Breakfast items as well. Highly recommend a visit." - "The location of the hotel was amazing, right in the old town. We walked everywhere. The best and the worst, the tram was right outside the door. It didn't make for great sleeping but to visit other areas of the city it was fantastic. I wondered if the windows closed tighter, a person may not have heard the trams. The trams do not run all night. Having a room not on the street side would have been better. The breakfast, all very nicely displayed was a typical European breakfast with lots of good choices. The staff at the front desk were amazing especially the two young men that seemed to be working most of the time. We can't thank them enough. The rooms were lovely, very spacious, great beds, choice of pillows and awesome bathroom."

Set in Basel and with Jewish Museum of Basel reachable within less than 0.6 mi, ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels offers express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a shared lounge. The accommodations features evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design offers a buffet or à la carte breakfast. The accommodations offers a terrace. Zoological Garden is 0.8 mi from ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels, while Kunstmuseum Basel is 1.4 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Zurich, 54 mi from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Conveniently located on a street closed for transport. Walking distance from old town, fashion avenue and some popular museums. 2 close parking options in a city garage. Staff was fantastic, breakfast also very good. The rooftop bar is used for both breakfast and evening cocktail bar, very cozy On a list of best European non-chain hotels this one takes the top lines" - "Great place, cosy and comfortable but fancy and spacious." - "Great location, easily accessible and extremely comfortable beds."

Just a 10-minute drive south of Basel, this hotel is set within a forested area on the Rhine riverbank. It offers a restaurant, rooms for weddings and seminars, and a spacious riverside terrace. The water taxi stops directly at the hotel. All rooms at Restaurant Hotel Waldhaus have forest or river views and feature free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. A simple continental breakfast is offered in the restaurant, which also serves regional dishes and seasonal specialties. From the terrace you can also take a view over the river and onto Germany.

Steinenschanze Stadthotel is less than 5 minutes' walk from Basel's city center and the university, close to historical buildings and the old town. The hotel offers a combination of fresh and friendly colors with comfort and functionality. The reception is open daily from 6:00 until 23:00. Guests can start their day with a rich buffet breakfast or unwind in the surrounding garden. Basel's congress center can be reached within a 10-minute tram ride. Public transport is free of charge on the day of arrival. Guests can take bus number 50 from the airport to the main train station and bus number 30 from the train station to the hotel.

- "breakfast with a garden view, hospitality of the staff" - "Perfect location, we were able to walk from the station to the hotel. Upon arrival the receptionist was great, provided a lot of useful information and helped us find our way to Vitra Museum. The room was spacious and clean. The shower was delightful. Short walk to the tram to see ALL the attractions in Basel. The Basel card will let you do this all for free." - "Great location, comfortable bed, great shower / bathroom, very clean."

The family-run GAIA Hotel Basel can be found right across from Basel Main Train Station, only a 10-minute walk from the historic city center. All rooms include a mini-bar which is refilled every second day and which can be used free of charge. All food offered is exclusively organic, and most ingredients are sourced locally. All rooms include free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with over 400 international channels, air-conditioning and a kettle. Guests of the GAIA Hotel Basel can use the business center, where a fax, printer and internet access is available, free of charge. The GAIA Hotel Basel offers a rich breakfast buffet every morning.

- "Outstanding location and a very nice breakfast." - "The breakfast was excellent, with plenty of choices. The room extremely quiet. The staff were very nice and helpful. The location could not have been any better." - "Location is excellent right next to the train station but still quiet on frist floor" - "Location was excellent for arriving on train. Also great for meeting cruise people." - "The breakfast was good. The room was good and the team at the front desk was exceptional."

The Hotel Krafft Basel and restaurant can be found in the heart of the city, right on the bank of the Rhine river with its Mediterranean-style promenade. Laptops with wireless internet access and printers are available for free. The view of the historical scenery on the other side of the river is breathtaking - be it from the restaurant or the terrace overlooking the lively river promenade. You will get the mobility ticket for free use of all public transport in town during your stay. The Krafft is a classical building with a famous past. For example Hermann Hesse used to stay here writing most of its well-known novel “Der Steppenwolf”. Your hotel booking confirmation is also the ticket for the public transfer from the airport or train station to the hotel. Hotel guests are entitled to a 25% discount at the Rebgasse public car park.

- "Great old world charm" - "Great location. Close to bridge and trolley lines. We got upgraded to a balcony room with view of the Rhine and promenade below." - "Perfect location, amazing breakfast, very clean, kind and helpful staff. The decor is very chic and cool, not at all boring or obvious." - "Great property - well laid out room (no fridge). Extremely comfortable and modern. Excellent view of the river. Tram was a 2 minute walk. We ate at the outdoor restaurant on one evening g and the food was excellent and service outstanding."

The modern 4-star Novotel Basel City is located 2625 feet from the train station and a 10-minute walk from the Kunstmuseum and it offers free public WiFi and a restaurant. Public parking spaces are available nearby for an extra charge. All air-conditioned rooms at the Novotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and private bathrooms with a shower. A safety deposit box and coffee and tea making facilities are provided, as well. The property´s Gourmetbar restaurant serves international cuisine, and the hotel bar provides a wide range of wines and cocktails. Guests at the Novotel Basel City can take advantage of a Business Corner and for the duration of their stay, the use of public transport is included. The hotel is located 4.3 mi from the Euro-Airport Basel/ Mulhouse, and all of Basel´s main attractions are reachable within a 10-minute walk.