Perched on the Rhine River, this historic hotel offers captivating views of Basel's Old Town from its stylish restaurant. Free bicycles invite exploration of the city's cultural centers nearby. Guests enjoy spacious rooms with modern bathrooms and attentive multilingual staff.
Located on the waterfront, Krafft Basel is in Basel City Centre neighborhood and is connected to a rail/subway station. Basel Art Museum and Basel Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Basler Muenster and Spalentor. Check out an event or a game at St. Jakob-Park, and consider making time for Basel Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Basel travel guide
Rheingasse 12, Basel, BS, 4058
What's nearby
Basel Town Hall
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Marktplatz
6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Basler Muenster
9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Basel Art Museum
12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Congress Center Basel
8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
Marktplatz Tram Stop
5 min walk
Basel Bad Station
19 min walk
EuroAirport Airport (BSL)
19 min drive
Restaurants
Zum Schmale Wurf
1 min walk
Manora Restaurant
2 min walk
Zum alte Schluuch
1 min walk
Starbucks
3 min walk
Pulpo
3 min walk
About this property
Krafft Basel
Luxury upscale hotel near Basler Muenster
Located close to Basel Town Hall and Basel Historical Museum, Krafft Basel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Restaurant Krafft, offers lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour business center.
Additional perks include:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and a water dispenser
Multilingual staff, an elevator, and free newspapers
Tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Children's books and art supplies
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks
Awards and affiliations
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe.
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Krafft Basel?
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Krafft Basel on Nov 15, 2026 start from $216, 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.
What time is check-in at Krafft Basel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Krafft Basel?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Krafft Basel located?
Located in Basel City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Basel Town Hall, Basler Muenster, and Basel Art Museum. Basel Historical Museum and Spalentor are also within 15 minutes. Marktplatz Tram Stop is 5 minutes by foot and University Tram Stop is 7 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Krafft Basel Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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.
Feels like a small independent hotel but that’s a good thing. Rooms and beds are comfortable. It can be a bit noisy if you need the windows open which you might as there’s no AC. Staff are all lovely and the food is great
A beautiful historic hotel right in the heart of everything and close to the flower market. The breakfast and happy hour were great and the staff was amazing. The bed was very comfortable and our room even had a tub!
Staff was so pleasant and helpful. The hotel lounge and room were clean and decorated so nice for the holidays!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jesse
Dec 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing hotel in a great location. The river is on one side with nice views of the city, then you have the Christmas market on the other side during December. Super convenient location and you can get to anywhere in Basel taking the tram.
Very helpful staff. Beautiful location on the river. Construction on the street side but the hotel was great about providing information prior to arrival.
Amazing Hotel that takes you back in time in the heart of old town Basel. Walking, restaurants, shopping all within short walking distance.
Wonderful staff were there if needed and assisted in all items we asked