Basel Luxury Hotels
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Basel's luxury hotels blend historic Swiss elegance with contemporary design, offering riverside suites, Michelin-starred dining, and spa sanctuaries that make the city as comfortable as it is cultured. Whether you're in town for Art Basel, a Messe conference, or a leisurely stroll through the Old Town and Rhine promenades, opt for properties with concierge-curated experiences, private transfers, and rooms with river or cathedral views to maximize your stay. Book well in advance during peak seasons and ask about tailored packages— from in-house gallery tours to gastronomic tastings— to ensure a seamless, indulgent Basel experience.
Best Luxury Hotels in Basel
Novotel Basel City

The modern 4-star Novotel Basel City is centrally located 800 metres from the train station and about a 10-minute walk from the Kunstmuseum and most of Basel’s main attractions; it offers free public WiFi, a Gourmetbar restaurant serving international cuisine, a hotel bar with a wide selection of wines and cocktails, and a Business Corner, while public parking is available nearby for an extra charge and public transport is included for the duration of your stay. All air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, private bathrooms with a shower, a safety deposit box, and coffee and tea making facilities, and the hotel is approximately 7 km from EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse. - Central location, within walking distance of major sights - Free public WiFi and included public transport pass - On-site Gourmetbar and well-stocked hotel bar - Comfortable air-conditioned rooms with coffee/tea facilities - Business Corner and nearby paid parking available
Essential by Dorint Basel City

The Essential by Dorint Basel City sits quietly beside the Messe Basel fairgrounds, close to the airport and within easy reach of the city centre; it offers free WiFi throughout and includes a complimentary public transport pass, while modern rooms and apartments feature kitchenettes and sofa beds for a comfortable stay. The air-conditioned, non-smoking restaurant Côté Jardin serves Swiss and international cuisine, bus no. 30 stops directly across at Riehenring and the tram line 14 stop is a 2-minute walk away, and guests can use the on-site underground garage for parking. - Free WiFi and complimentary public transport pass - Quiet location near Messe Basel and the airport - Modern rooms and apartments with kitchenette and sofa bed - On-site air-conditioned, non-smoking restaurant (Côté Jardin) - Underground parking and excellent bus/tram links
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Royal Hotel - Urban Living

Royal Hotel - Urban Living is just 10 minutes by tram from SBB Railway Station, 12 minutes from the city centre and a 3-minute walk from the Exhibition Centre; with a booking confirmation guests can use public transport for free. The hotel offers free WiFi and a complimentary minibar, and individually decorated rooms include a direct-dial phone with a multi-language answering machine, a small fridge stocked with mineral water and soft drinks, ironing facilities, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, a Nespresso coffee machine and a tea boiler. On-site Minamoto restaurant serves healthy Japanese dishes made with fresh ingredients and short cooking times to preserve vitamins and minerals. - Free minibar and WiFi - Free public transport with booking confirmation - Very close to the Exhibition Centre - Modern in-room amenities (Nespresso, AC, flat-screen TV) - On-site healthy Japanese restaurant
The Passage - Urban Retreat

Newly built in 2014, The Passage – Urban Retreat is a centrally located design hotel in Basel offering air-conditioned, spacious and soundproofed rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, iPod dock, laptop safe, coffee machine, slippers and a bathroom with shower or bathtub; guests enjoy free WiFi, complimentary access to the on-site fitness centre and sauna, and can relax at The Passage café bar with courtyard seating. The hotel is about 850 metres from Basel SBB Train Station, 200 metres from restaurants and the Old Town, roughly 2 km from Messe Basel, and key attractions like Basel Cathedral and the Market Square are within a five-minute walk. - Excellent central location within walking distance of Old Town and main attractions - Modern, design-led hotel opened in 2014 - Spacious, soundproofed rooms with useful in-room amenities - Free fitness centre and sauna access - Free WiFi and air conditioning throughout
Radisson Blu

Located in a quiet spot in the heart of Basel, Radisson Blu Basel is a short 5-minute walk from the central train station and about 10 minutes by tram from the fairgrounds and congress centre, with EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg 8 km away; the hotel offers a great indoor pool, free internet throughout, eight meeting rooms for up to 400 people, and easy walking access to the zoo, town hall, theatre, concert hall and other city attractions. Guests can dine at the stylish Filini restaurant, which serves refined Italian dishes from risotti and crispy pizzas to fine meat and fish plates, with a fully opening window front when weather permits, and use nearby Elisabethen Parking (150 m from the entrance) if on-site parking is full. - Quiet, central location close to train station and attractions - Indoor pool - Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel - Easy tram access to fairgrounds and congress centre - Conference facilities for up to 400 people
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Sorell Hotel Merian

Sorell Hotel Merian sits right on the Rhine in the heart of Basel, offering charming rooms equipped with Nespresso machines and many with superb river views; a short walk across the nearby bridge brings you into the city centre where numerous museums and attractions await. Rates include a mobility ticket for free public transport in Basel, and your arrival day booking guarantees free transport from the train station or airport to the hotel. After sightseeing, enjoy the hotel’s highly regarded fish restaurant, which features a terrace with excellent views of the cathedral. - Riverside location with many rooms overlooking the Rhine - Mobility ticket included; arrival-day transfer from station/airport guaranteed - In-room Nespresso coffee machines - Renowned fish restaurant with terrace and cathedral views - Short walk to museums and central attractions