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Single Room (Modern)
Room with view
15 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Other room types
Comfort Twin Room
Room with view
20.0 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Junior Suite (Unique)
Room with view
38 square metres
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Premium Double Room
Room with view
21 square metres
2 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Basic Double Room
Room with view
14.5 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Double Room (Modern)
Room with view
17 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Basel Town Hall

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business centre
Laundry facilities

With a stay at Hotel Basel - Da Wohnen, wo Basel Lebt!, you'll be centrally located in Basel, steps from Basel Town Hall and within a 10-minute walk of Spalentor. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Basel Zoo and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Basler Muenster.

Make yourself at home in one of the 72 guestrooms featuring free minibar items and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Enjoy international cuisine at Brasserie Steiger, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Total number of rooms - 72
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1975
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Free self parking
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Shopping centre on site
  • Art gallery on site
  • Banquet hall
  • Distance from property (ft) 328
  • Distance from property (metres) 100
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Food and water bowls

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Hotel Basel - Da Wohnen, wo Basel Lebt! offers 72 accommodations with free minibar items and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Basel hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Alarm clock
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free bottled water
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • TV size 32
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Minibar (stocked, free items)
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Fan
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Brasserie Steiger - This brasserie specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Le Boulevard - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Sperber - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Casino nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 11:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 70.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed with a deposit of CHF 20.00 per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, 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.

Children stay free

Parking height restrictions apply

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Clean & Safe (Switzerland)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation might be required for some facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 25.00 for adults and CHF 15 for children
  • Valet parking fee: CHF 34.00 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 40.00 per night (328 ft away)
  • Pet deposit: CHF 20.00 per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 70.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Basel Hotel
  • Hotel Basel
  • Hotel Basel
  • Basel Da Wohnen, Wo Basel Lebt
  • Hotel Basel Da Wohnen wo Basel Lebt!
  • Hotel Basel - Da Wohnen, wo Basel Lebt! Hotel
  • Hotel Basel - Da Wohnen, wo Basel Lebt! Basel
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We should mention

Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Parking height restrictions apply.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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