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Riverside Hotel Merian

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Breakfast area
View from room
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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2 Rheingasse, Basel, BS, 4058
  • Place, Basel University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Basler Muenster
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Single Room | Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Economy Single Room

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single Room with Sofa Bed | Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Single Room with Sofa Bed

  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Single Room, River View

Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Single Room, River View

  • River view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Single Room | Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Comfort Single Room

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room | Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, River View

  • River view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Suite | Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Suite

  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • River view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Riverside Hotel Merian

This smoke-free hostel features express check-in, express check-out and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Housekeeping is available on request.
Riverside Hotel Merian offers 64 accommodations with a safe. Beds feature down duvets. 10-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Basel hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Riverside Hotel Merian, you're just a quick walk from Martinskirche. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Services include a virtual front desk
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Martinskirche and 4 minutes on foot from Basel University
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Riverside Hotel Merian offers its guests express check-in, express check-out, and a lift. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 4-star Basel hostel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 10-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property does not have a front desk. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.

Property is also known as

Merian am Rhein Basel

Merian Basel Self Check in

Merian am Rhein Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Merian am Rhein Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Basel

Riverside Hotel Merian Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 54 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

THEVARAJAH

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

David John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location of property is in excellent position for transport, walking and shopping. I complained about noise but no reply. I was there for almost 3 weeks. Curtains in my room were broken. The corridor to my room had a disgusting smell. The cleaning staff were excellent and were very helpful. Coffee machine was not always working. Advertised fruit and croissants not always available even before 08:00am.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kassandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
This was a self check in hotel, it was clean. There was a bit of difficulty checking in, thankfully we got assistance from a local that stopped to check out the hotel for future accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was fine. Very comfortable beds after 24 hours of traveling. Coffee okay and croissants. Got the day started but wouldn’t call it breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, central, great views over the river if you have a river view room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The check in experiance was a trainwreck. I had to call the help voice line and it took time to find my reservation. The room refrigerator was broken. There was no bar soap. No in room coffee or tea. The bed was comfortable and the view was to die for! Mixed bag, caused alot of anxiety.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has NO staff. (except a maid) That was a bit confusing at first. Although at the time of booking it does state that there is no manned check-in, it is not clear how to check in until you actually arrive. We didn't know if you could even get into the building, but you can. (not sure of "after hours" because after a certain time of night, you must use your keycard to enter) There are 2 check in terminals that you enter your information into and then you load your keycards yourself. There are also good sized, lockable, luggage storage cabinets available in the lobby in case you arrive before your room is ready. We requested and received a river view room. It was a great view but was a bit noisy into the late night due to restaurants and foot traffic. Closing the window helped a lot. It was a great location-tram was just outside the building, old town area was very walkable and you can walk up and down the river on a great, paved sidewalk. I would recommend the property. I only gave "Staff and Service" a 3 star rating because there really is no one that you see!
View from our room
Basel Minster Cathedral view from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel very clean but on air conditioning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Valerie

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel should be one of the most beautiful in the city — the view is truly stunning. And yet, the overall experience borders on unacceptable. During the busy Art Basel week, while we are paying $700 per night, there wasn’t even a staff member to welcome us — just a screen at the entrance. Naturally, the system didn’t work, so we had to call someone just to check in. But how is it possible that, in 2025, a hotel in the south doesn’t have air conditioning? Just a sad little fan? The room was stiflingly hot — completely inappropriate for the season. The furniture and decor seem stuck in the 1980s or 1990s. There’s been no attempt to update or refresh anything. Even a few simple museum posters could have brought a touch of charm or cultural relevance — but clearly, no effort was made. The mini-fridge barely worked, which made things worse given the heat in the room. The hairdryer was useless — more of a relic than a functional appliance. The breakfast area was dreadful — dirty, depressing, and entirely uninviting. And at check-out? No proper luggage storage. Only six lockers for the entire hotel, while most guests had large suitcases. Completely inadequate. Hotels in Basel seem to take their guests for granted, assuming that Art Basel alone is enough to justify high prices and poor service. But they’ve already lost the watch fair — if things continue like this, the art fair could be next.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Francisco

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My self checkin didn’t work. The code didn’t work, i couldn’t reach anyone by phone or email for hours and i have to check into a different hotel, now i’m struggling to get a refund for the room i paid in advance and they did not provide access too. Their costumer support is not being helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Very functional, and only or a business trip or if you are poor - the room was relatively cheap. There is merely sleeping and washing provision, and a hot drinks machine and a croissant for breakfast all automatically dispensed from a sitting out area three floors below - there is no kettle in the room so no hot drinks on hand; there is no mini bar. - there is no reception staff on location. The hotel is clean; the room was a single room, as it had a great view of Basel across the Rhine - I suspect I was given this room by accident, as it would have been good for a romantic stay had it had reception and in room facilities; perhaps I got this room in error, as checking in was all done remotely.;
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

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

Great cheap hotel

Good service and price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Basic functional room, the one pillow had no support.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Arlen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Seamless check in and out. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The self-check in was a mess. Wouldn't accept our code. Luckily a German speaking man called the number and helped us. Having no staff on premisses made it difficult to ask questions about the area, restaurants and to call a taxi.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Chandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Very noisy due to club downstairs. Very rowdy patrons. No aircon too. Eventually also did not get the river facing room as requested.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yves

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Esra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pozitif yönler: Oda temiz, manzara ve konumu harika, 7/24 çay ve kahve hizmeti mevcut. Self check-in ile otele yerleşmek zor olmadı. Negatif yönler: Odada kettle olsa harika olurdu, tek adet iki kişilik yatak yerine yanyana konulmuş idi adet tekli yatak vardı, balkon çok güzel ama masa sandalye konulsa daha iyi olurdu masa
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

CoLin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
alles etwas alt und heruntergekommen, kein Service, keine Zufahrt zum Hotel, unbequeme Betten.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Evelyne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rainer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr gut gelegen mit super Ausblick auf den Rhein. Zimmer war sauber und ruhig. Zu empfehlen!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025