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Hotel Alexander

Property class: 3

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $147
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1

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83 Riehenring, Basel, Basel, 4058
  • Place, Congress Center Basel
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Basel Town Hall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Queen Room

Classic Queen Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Classic Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Modern Single Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Modern Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite with balcony | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Junior Suite with balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite with balcony | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Family Suite with balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Modern Comfort Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Modern Comfort Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Modern Comfort Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Hotel Alexander

3-star hotel in Basel City Centre
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a garden. Change of towels is available on request.
Hotel Alexander offers 50 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Basel hotel also offers a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Hotel Alexander is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Hotel Alexander has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (CHF 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 19.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the exterior telephone for check-in assistance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 8 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 19.5 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 25 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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Hotel Alexander Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 254 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Cindel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul.

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property with great staff and dining. City trams stop right in front of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Great location. Nice room. Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Harmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeff

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

Nice clean hotel at good price

Great two night stay,room only. Good value for money considering Basel prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple but cozy accommodation close to the centre
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurants and downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the bus stop and cruise port.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beds very comfy. Suite was very spacious and lots of outside balcony space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ludger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lots of place to dine, a bit far from the old town and main train station. We just used uber to go around places.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful when we had a medical emergency. Thank you. Room was clean, comfortable. Hotel close to tram.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald John

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

Friendly Staff in pleasant location

Clean comfortable rooms, friendly staff, tram stop out the front of Hotel Alexander. We would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer Jimenez

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Close to transits. Nice staff. Would love to go back to this hotel in the future. Danke!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was excellent. She helped us out with a language difficulty with our Uber driver.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The desk staff were friendly and helpful the room was clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great receptionists

The receptionists were really friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the stay but I really have to praise the receptionists in particular.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Florecita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location :and accesibility
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgean

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

Basel gem

Great location for us, recently remodeled rooms, including the bathroom. Everything was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caitlin

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

Decent stay

Comfortable hotel with all you would need in a decent location - 20 minutes walk to the centre. Comes with Basel card allowing free transport round the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MOURAD

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

Good location

I often choose this hotel when travelling to Basel, not far from the congress center and practical. Rooms are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Osman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very close to Messeplatz
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, rooms small. Free public transport a great perk!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vijaykumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conveniently located near Messenplatz tram station and the convention center. The rooms smaller that typical US hotels but are clean has everything needed for a comfortable stay. Staff was very helpful and cheerful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very well located for public transport and dining options/ supermarket - the staff were friendly - there was a useful fridge in the room. Although there was no air con, fans were provided which worked well in the heat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small and friendly hotel approximately 20mins walk from the charming old city centre. Also on tram route. Clean and functional room with safe and coffee maker. Buffet breakfast had plenty of choice. As a base for a 3 day stay it was ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025