The Best Hotels Closest to Basel Natural History Museum in Basel for 2026

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A modern restaurant with a long dining area, multiple tables, and chairs. There are large potted plants and hanging lights.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a wooden door, and a large mirror.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the city.

A modern lobby with a wooden wall, a curved seating area, and a reception desk with lamps.

1. Mövenpick Hotel Basel

Sankt Alban, 0.6 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

maggie

$189 nightly

$206 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant with a high ceiling and exposed wooden beams, featuring a modern interior with dark chairs and wooden tables.

A bar area with a glass counter, shelves of bottles, and glasses. There is a seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern room with a large window, a desk, and a chair.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

2. Hotel Spalentor

0.5 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Robert

$193 nightly

$211 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A multi-story hotel with a classic European architectural style, featuring a prominent corner entrance and multiple balconies.

A street view with a building labeled "GAIA" and a construction crane in the distance.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather sofas, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious restaurant with wooden furniture, hexagonal patterned flooring, and large windows allowing natural light.

3. GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel

Sankt Alban, 0.7 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Dianne

$227 nightly

$245 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, a large window, and artwork on the wall.

A modern interior with seating areas, a kitchen, and large windows.

A modern meeting room with a long table, black chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple glasses, and a coffee machine.

4. SET Hotel.Residence by Teufelhof Basel

Vorstädte, 0.2 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Richard

$178 nightly

$195 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A buffet setup with various food items and a decorative centerpiece.

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with white linens, a wall-mounted lamp, and a view of a building through a window with red curtains.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large column.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, yellow umbrellas, and a building with balconies.

5. Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

Sankt Alban, 0.6 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Stephen

$149 nightly

$165 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A historic building with ornate architecture, featuring multiple windows and a central entrance.

A bartender preparing a drink behind a bar with shelves of bottles and glasses.

A historic building with the name "Marthof" and "Bohemia" signs, featuring outdoor seating with umbrellas and a crowd of people.

A modern conference room with a long table, comfortable seating, and a unique ceiling design with multiple light fixtures.

6. Hotel Märthof Basel

Altstadt Grossbasel, 0.2 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Jeremy

$293 nightly

$314 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a patterned floor.

A modern hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a ground-level entrance with a glass facade.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a television screen on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a red chair, and a small wooden table.

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Basel Allschwil by IHG

1.7 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Jerry

$168 nightly

$183 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with a long dining table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a pendant light.

A reception desk with a laptop, a vase with dried plants, and a signboard.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a hanging light fixture.

8. City Pop 2Night Basel - Self check-in

1.5 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Lars Robin Mauro

$83 nightly

$97 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, large windows, and a wooden facade.

A wooden staircase with a central landing area and metal railings.

A historic building with a sign reading "Der Teufelhof Basel," featuring a classic European architectural style with symmetrical windows and a tiled roof.

A patio area with tables and benches, a glass of red drink, and greenery.

9. Der Teufelhof Basel

Altstadt Grossbasel, 0.2 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Gregg

$185 nightly

$202 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A bar and bistro with outdoor seating and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern interior with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a large mirror.

A modern hotel with a bar and restaurant on the ground floor, named HOTEL VICTORIA.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, stools, and a view of the city through large windows.

10. Hotel Victoria

Sankt Alban, 0.7 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Frank

$165 nightly

$181 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

The exterior of the Steinschanze Stadthotel with large glass windows, a modern design, and a visible entrance.

A dining area with a variety of breads and butter on a table.

A reception area with a curved counter, wooden staircase, and pendant lighting.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, featuring white plates, silverware, and a white cup.

11. Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Vorstädte, 0.4 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Crystal

$127 nightly

$142 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A multi-story building with balconies, outdoor seating, and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A modern building with a prominent 'ART HOUSE' sign, large windows, and a visible entrance with a red line above the door.

A modern interior with a black leather sofa, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a large potted plant.

12. ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels

Vorstädte, 0.4 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Michael

$153 nightly

$169 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with a long counter, stools, and a variety of bottles.

A modern restaurant with wooden stools, blue chairs, and a central bar area.

A room with a large window overlooking a lush garden, wooden seating, and a small table.

A building with a cafe on the ground floor, outdoor seating, and large windows.

13. Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel - Member of Design Hotels

Vorstädte, 0.4 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Geetha Lakshmi

$215 nightly

$234 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by greenery and trees.

A rooftop terrace with two wooden chairs and a small table, overlooking a cityscape with a church and a Ferris wheel.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

A building with the sign 'VOLKSHAUS' at the entrance, featuring large windows, potted plants, and a bicycle parked outside.

14. Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

Kleinbasel, 0.3 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Franz

$195 nightly

$212 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A long, narrow hallway with a curved ceiling, large windows on both sides, and a brown leather couch at the end.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a small stool, a window with curtains, and two wall-mounted lights.

A modern building with multiple circular windows and a ground-level outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a hammock, and a round window.

15. Silo Design & Boutique Hostel

Basel City Centre, 1.1 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Noreen

$122 nightly

$137 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

A modern reception area with a large, illuminated chandelier, a reception desk, and a seating area.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a mirror, and a small shelf with toiletries.

A covered walkway with glass panels, a paved path, and a grassy area with a bench.

A modern outdoor patio area with multiple tables and chairs, surrounded by buildings with large windows and a glass structure overhead.

16. Pullman Basel Europe

Clara, 0.5 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Jeff

$186 nightly

$204 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

A breakfast buffet with fruits, pastries, and condiments.

A modern hotel with a clear "PARKING" sign, a visible entrance, and a street view with a parked car.

A breakfast table with a bowl of pastries, a glass of orange juice, and a cup of coffee.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large mirror.

17. Hotel Wettstein

Basel City Centre, 0.4 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Ramin

$155 nightly

$171 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A multi-level atrium with ornate railings and chandeliers.

A luxurious dining room with chandeliers, round tables, and elegant decor.

An ornate interior with a grand chandelier, intricate ironwork, and a patterned floor.

A modern interior with a central seating area, wooden beams, and a large window.

18. Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois

Altstadt Grossbasel, 0.2 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Adam

$769 nightly

$808 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a view of the interior of a building.

A modern lounge area with leather seating, a bar, and a large screen.

A modern lounge area with leather seating, a large mural, and a ceiling with multiple light fixtures.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a view of the street.

19. Motel One Basel

Altstadt Grossbasel, 0.2 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Andrew

$148 nightly

$164 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A historic building with arched windows and a Swiss flag, indicating a location in Switzerland.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a buffet counter with various food items.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a tiled floor.

A hotel reception area with a stone wall backdrop, a reception desk, and a staircase to the right.

20. Central City Hotel Rochat

Altstadt Grossbasel, 0.3 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Corina

$121 nightly

$136 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Basel Natural History Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Mövenpick Hotel Basel	9.6 Exceptional 691 reviews	View
Hotel Spalentor	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel	9.6 Exceptional 755 reviews	View
SET Hotel.Residence by Teufelhof Basel	9.6 Exceptional 260 reviews	View
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top Basel Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect stay in Basel for 2 nights before the start of a Viking River Cruise. The staff is superb - answered all our questions and could not have been nicer. Very clean. Convenient to Old Town, 7 minute walk. Loved this hotel."

City Pop 2Night Basel - Self check-in

10/10 Excellent

"Great!"

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk were very helpful"

Krafft Basel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were efficient and helpful. The restaurant was excellent. We appreciated the design of our room and its fittings and the overall style of the interior and exterior of the hotel."

GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We were warmly received at reception and our room was excellent. Breakfast was included and food was plentiful and of an exceptionally high standard. As we departed we were gifted with bottled water and a chocolate bar, a nice gesture. Sometimes you don’t want to share the secret of a great hotel with too many others but this was a top notch hotel, reasonably priced too. Thank you"

Essential by Dorint Basel City

8/10 Good

"Overall clean nice hotel."

Central City Hotel Rochat

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was friendly and helpful with suggestions and directions. The room was clean and staff very friendly. The breakfast was very good and convenient. The location was great for being able to walk to most attractions. The overall experience was excellent and I would stay there again in a heartbeat."

Der Teufelhof Basel

10/10 Excellent

"Very cool building. Especially helpful and carried my bags up to our room 64 stairs. No elevator in our building but I would still stay here again. Great location"

Hotel Spalentor

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel Spalentor was a wonderful property. It is perfectly located to get anywhere in the old city easily. There are buses and trams right across the street if you want to travel farther. The staff suggested good restaurants and were happy to call and make reservations for us. Free WIFI, clean rooms, and great facilities."

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A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.

Basler Muenster

9.2/10 (612 reviews)

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A red building with intricate designs and a tall tower.

Basel Town Hall

9.2/10 (545 reviews)

After visiting Basel Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

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Naturhistorisches Museum

9.8/10 (6 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Naturhistorisches Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

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Munsterplatz

9.2/10 (284 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Basel with a stop at Munsterplatz. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

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White and Blue House

9.2/10 (7 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Basel when you spend time at White and Blue House. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

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Pfalz Basel

You can find out about the history of Basel with a stop at Pfalz Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

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The Palantine

You can learn about the history of Basel with a visit to The Palantine. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

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Swiss Architecture Museum

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Swiss Architecture Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Basel Natural History Museum?

Basel Natural History Museum is located in an area of Basel known for its interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 293 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Basel Natural History Museum?

Adjacent to Basel Natural History Museum, Hotel Märthof Basel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices close by include Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel and Hotel Schweizerhof Basel.

How many hotels will I find close to Basel Natural History Museum?

Expedia has 293 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Basel Natural History Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Basel Natural History Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Basel Natural History Museum.

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What can I see and do near Basel Natural History Museum?

Study the collections at Basel Historical Museum, Basel Art Museum, or Jean Tinguely Museum. While you're exploring, swing by White and Blue House, Kirche Allerheiligen, and Ermitage to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at Theater Basel, Burghof Loerrach, and Theater Fauteuil if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Basel Natural History Museum?

With so many choices for transportation, exploring the area around Basel Natural History Museum is easy. Local metro stations include Marktplatz Tram Stop and University Tram Stop. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Basel Bad Station or Basel (ZBA-Basel Bad Train Station).

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Our top choices for Basel Natural History Museum hotels

1. Mövenpick Hotel Basel

2. Hotel Spalentor

3. GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel

4. SET Hotel.Residence by Teufelhof Basel

5. Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

6. Hotel Märthof Basel

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Basel Allschwil by IHG

8. City Pop 2Night Basel - Self check-in

9. Der Teufelhof Basel

10. Hotel Victoria

11. Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

12. ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels

13. Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel - Member of Design Hotels

14. Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

15. Silo Design & Boutique Hostel

16. Pullman Basel Europe

17. Hotel Wettstein

18. Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois

19. Motel One Basel

20. Central City Hotel Rochat

Compare popular hotels close to Basel Natural History Museum

Top Basel Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

City Pop 2Night Basel - Self check-in

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

Krafft Basel

GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel

Essential by Dorint Basel City

Central City Hotel Rochat

Der Teufelhof Basel

Hotel Spalentor

Other attractions near Basel Natural History Museum

Basler Muenster

Basel Town Hall

Naturhistorisches Museum

Munsterplatz

White and Blue House

Pfalz Basel

The Palantine

Swiss Architecture Museum

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