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Motel One Basel

3.0 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Barfüssergasse 16, Basel, 4001
  • Place, Basel Art Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Basler Muenster
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room (THE ONE)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed (COSY ONE with a king bed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (COSY ONE with a king bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (SPECIAL ONE with King Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (COSY ONE) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room (COSY ONE)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room (DELUXE (2 Adults + 1 Child))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Motel One Basel

A bar/lounge, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free.
Motel One Basel offers 143 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Motel One Basel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Basel Historical Museum. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a lift and a terrace
  • Steps from Basel Historical Museum and Swiss Architecture Museum
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
As a guest of Motel One Basel, you'll find a terrace, a front desk safe, and a lift. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 3-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee: CHF 19.50 to 19.90 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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: CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 19.50 to 19.90 per person
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per night

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, 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Motel One Basel Hotel
Motel One Basel Hotel
Motel One Basel Basel
Motel One Basel Hotel Basel

Motel One Basel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 770 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 770 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 770 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 770 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 770 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location lovely hotel .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Located in the heart of Basel yet very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Basil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you are planning to visit the Basel Christmas Market, this is the ideal hotel. We had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was fantastic in the old town where all the atmosphere is, a 5min walk to the Kunstmuseum, 5min walk to City Hall, 10min walk to the Rhine river banks and 3min walk to the Munster church and many other museums
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lannhi

Great room, kind and helpful staff and
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Nice clean hotel located within the Christmas Market area. Perfect location for wandering around Basel on foot.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfortable. staff and
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & lovely hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANDREAS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect. Polite staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carleton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was very nice and courteous. The lobby was very nice. Rooms were clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, outstanding staff and service, great breakfast for a reasonable price, spacious and comfortable room (though no coffee machine or water kettle in the room), fun vibe, convivial lobby and bar area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfy bed and excellent shower. Perfect location for Xmas markets with friendly helpful reception and bar staff - even providing an adaptor for UK to Swiss plug.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient location. Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAMIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room and location awesome! Staff wonderful! Front door opens directly to a Christmas market!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel that had extremely comfortable beds. At €19 for breakfast was a good deal (local coffee and muffin was €15)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located hotel within walking distance of main station. Easy check in, basic but clean room. Very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location in central Basel. Walk to everything! Great bar!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location , easy to get around, close to shopping and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay in Basel and throughout Europe!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Allan Bet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and the room are clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The public areas were attractive. The location was exceptionally convenient. The room was clean and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is fantastic. Room was okay. Small thing- there wasn't a bin in the room which I found unhelpful. The shower was lovely. The bed was comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Farouk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025