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Hotel Wettstein

3.5 star property
Travelers find themselves in Basel's lively city center, where energetic vibes meet genuinely helpful staff and warm hospitality.

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Hotel Wettstein sits in Basel City Centre's heart, offering a vibrant retreat complete with a lively arcade/game room and scenic garden. Guests connect using in-room WiFi, borrow bikes to explore nearby attractions, or relax with drinks at the bar.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Room options

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Economy Single Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar, in-room safe

Economy Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Business Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar, in-room safe

Business Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Garden View

Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Basel City Centre, a neighborhood in Basel, Hotel Wettstein is near the airport and near a boardwalk/promenade. Caricature and Cartoon Museum and Antique Museum and Collection Ludwig are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include The Palantine and Basler Muenster. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at St. Jakob-Park or St. Jakob Gartenbad. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Basel travel guide
Map
Grenzacherstrasse 8, Basel, BS, 4058

What's nearby

  • Basel Art Museum
    Basel Art Museum
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Basler Muenster
    Basler Muenster
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rathaus, Basel Town Hall - Switzerland
    Marktplatz
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Congress Center Basel
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Munsterplatz
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop
    14 min walk
  • Basel Bad Station
    17 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bistro Europe & Lobby Bar
    7 min walk
  • The Auld Dubliner
    6 min walk
  • M Club
    7 min walk
  • Beschle Confiseur & Chocolatier
    7 min walk
  • Heritage Restaurant
    8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Wettstein

Hotel located in Basel City Centre
At Hotel Wettstein, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 73 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (CHF 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 25 for adults and CHF 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 10 per night
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 4.20 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 for adults and CHF 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: CHF 25.00 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 10 per night
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Wettstein
Hotel Wettstein Basel
Wettstein Basel
Wettstein Hotel Basel
Hotel Wettstein Hotel
Hotel Wettstein Basel
Hotel Wettstein Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Wettstein pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 10 per night.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Wettstein?

As of Mar 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Wettstein on Apr 19, 2026 start from $177, including 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CHF 25.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Wettstein?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Wettstein?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Wettstein located?

Located in Basel City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Congress Center Basel, Caricature and Cartoon Museum, and Rosentalanlage. Basel Art Museum and Antique Museum and Collection Ludwig are also within 10 minutes. Marktplatz Tram Stop is 14 minutes by foot and University Tram Stop is 16 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Wettstein Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 444 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 444 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 444 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 444 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 444 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Great staff. Delicious breakfast. Comfortable beds. Cannot wait until our next visit. Thank you.
A perfect location for exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, staffs, breakfast, and most important is good cost performance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, clean room. Good location right next to public transpo
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Azadeh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Incredibly clean room, very nice service, free basic minibar
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel, staff and location for short stay in Basel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel at ideal location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Lovely hotel in a great location.

A really lovely hotel in a great location. Staff were fantastic and the breakfast was superb. Would recommend to anyone staying in Basel. Room was really hot but luckily our room had a large free standing fan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff. We loved the garden area out back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Back again 6 years later

We stayed here 6 years ago. It was great to come back to! The location is excellent for getting to all the local attractions and the train is close to get in as well. Great staff and an excellent breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

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

Good value for money

Good location with good facilities. Free minibar and drinks downstairs. The checkout time is also later than other hotels
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice unique hotel with spacious rooms and a canal view. The staff was excellent. Breakfast was perfect with more options than you would imagine. Reasonable walking distance from things to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mauveen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel very clean. Pleasant helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and walkable location for public transportation. Rooms are very clean and staff is courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable hotel for business or leisure in Basel

Convenient location with access to the river and city centre. Comfortable rooms and the best breakfast with a quiet shady patio area. Very friendly staff. The rooms do not have air conditioning which is only an issue when temperatures are very high, which is not often. I have stayed here several times and will return again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with excellent food and a smooth check in process. The hotel staff was very helpful with recommendations for food in the area. Many discounts for local transit supplied on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naja Møller

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

Will definately come back on my next trip to Basel

Excellent stay. Very clean, quiet and comfortable. Very good service and free mini bar. I will definately come back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really pleasant stay at Hotel Wettstein. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was compact, but well designed and spotless. We would definitely stay again on a visit to Basel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly & helpful! Rooms and bathrooms were immaculately clean and very comfortable. The included breakfast buffet was delicious with a generous number of options. Loved the free coffee and tea available all day. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Very good service. My room was quite small and very warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannelore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful people. Playroom for children. Generosity with coffee.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in an excellent location and the staff could not have been more friendly and helpful. Only minor criticism is there is no AC, but the windows open wide and the room was supplied with a large fan so not a major gripe. Overall a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

THE BEST HOTEL

This hotel is possibly THE BEST HOTEL I have ever stayed in. Myself and colleagues were there for a couple of nights and all commented on the comfort and cleanliness of the rooms, the delicious breakfast (especially the pastries) and the nice additional touches (a games room, use of umbrellas, well-stocked complimentary mini bar ...) I will always now use this hotel for our trips to Basel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

A lovely stay in Basel.

My husband and I had a 3 night stay with another couple. The rooms were very pleasant, although they were very warm. The breakfast was delicious, with both hot and cold food and a very good variety of choice. The breakfast staff were delightful and very helpful, as were the reception staff. It is easy to get into town over the river on the tram.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
- right next to a tram spot - super clean rooms and nice bathroom - all staff we dealt with were wonderful - free mini bar! (One beer, two cokes, two waters) Only downfall was the room was SO hot! It was 0 degrees mostly when we were there but had to sleep with the door open as it was too hot / stuffy. Otherwise, I really recommend and thank all of the staff! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a nice property with very helpful staff. Well maintained. The coffee machine in the lobby was fantastic and convenient. The only downside was the heat in our room. There is no Aircon. We opened the window and turned on the fan but it was still to hot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024