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Junior Studio Suite, Balcony, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $266
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2

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Rheingasse 12, Basel, BS, 4058
  • Place, Basel Town Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Basler Muenster
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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Single Room, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Single Room, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Single Room, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • River view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite, City View

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, River View | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Junior Suite, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • River view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, Balcony, River View | Balcony view

Standard Double Room, Balcony, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Single Room, Balcony, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Single Room, Balcony, River View

  • River view
  • 107 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Studio Suite, Balcony, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Studio Suite, Balcony, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Krafft Basel

4-star Basel hotel, connected to a rail/subway station in Basel City Centre
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a business center, and a meeting room.
Krafft Basel offers 48 accommodations with safes and complimentary weekday newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.
The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and a meeting room.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This luxury hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance.

Krafft Basel is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Restaurant Krafft - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 1 mile (CHF 30 per stay); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Krafft

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1873
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 28 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 30 per stay (4921 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CHF 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 40.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Krafft Basel
Krafft Hotel
Krafft Hotel Basel
Krafft Am Rhein Basel
Krafft Basel Hotel
Krafft Basel Hotel
Krafft Basel Basel
Krafft Basel Hotel Basel

Krafft Basel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 431 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 431 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 431 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 431 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 431 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean rooms and in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Beautiful and well located
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location , staff vey polite and helpful and the view was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cool location, close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are phenomenal! Felt so welcome and extremely well taken care off.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very walkable to Old Town. Nice hotel - great view.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room ... amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect - even the weather for the time of year
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff accommodating us with all our needs
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and welcoming. Lots of places to shop and eat close by. Cant wait to come back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
large rooms. great river front location. old hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Beautiful location on the river. Construction on the street side but the hotel was great about providing information prior to arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel. Nice room. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was Spartan but clean and tidied up daily. Staff was excellent---always helpful and patient. Convenient public transportation stop and passes provided by the hotel. Only complaint was that the shower's floor was pretty slick; be careful!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food and staff. Excellent all round. Beautiful view of River Rhine. Easy walk to old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is amazing. Staff is impeccable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025