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Riverside Hotel Merian

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Front of property
Hallway
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Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $170
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Small Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Small Single Room

  • City view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Small Queen Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Small Queen Room

  • City view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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City Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

River Double Room with Balcony

  • River view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

River Double Room

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Two Bedroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Family Two Bedroom

  • City view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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River Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

River Junior Suite

  • River view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Riverside Hotel Merian

4-star hostel in Basel City Centre
Along with self parking, this smoke-free hostel has a 24-hour front desk and express check-in. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include express check-out. Change of towels is available on request.
Riverside Hotel Merian offers 64 accommodations with safes. Beds feature down comforters. 10-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Basel hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Hypo-allergenic bedding, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Riverside Hotel Merian features express check-in, express check-out, and an elevator. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Riverside Hotel Merian is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (CHF 30 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: CHF 25 per person

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

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 noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 25 per person
  • Self parking fee: CHF 30 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
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, 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

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

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

2.0
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4.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Alberto

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty. No air conditioning. Super loud construction on the hotel. Bad restaurant. Overall bad !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026