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Hotels in Basel: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Basel cost?

Prices in Basel depend on the property standard, the dates and the distance from the old town. The table below shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. Use them as a starting point. Summer and the big fairs, above all Art Basel in June, are the priciest, while spring, usually April, tends to be cheaper. Booking ahead usually helps you find better deals, and rooms vanish fast on fair days.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Basel: best areas

The Rhine splits the city into two banks, and public transport is efficient and often free for hotel guests. The area you pick comes down to whether you prefer the sights or the station. Here are the areas guests choose most often:

• Grossbasel and Altstadt. The old town on the left bank, with the town hall, the cathedral and the main museums. The best choice for a first visit, everything within a walk.
• Kleinbasel. The right bank of the Rhine, trendy and more laid-back, with bars and restaurants by the water. Often a bit cheaper, and the centre is a bridge away.
• Around the station (Bahnhof SBB). A handy transport hub with trams in every direction. A good pick for a short stay or a business trip.
• St. Johann. A modern area by the Novartis campus and the French border. Quieter, with good access to the centre.
• Around the fairgrounds (Messe). By the exhibition halls and the congress centre. The handiest base if you come for a fair or Art Basel.