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Merian am Rhein

Hostel in Basel

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Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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2 Rheingasse, Basel, BS, 4058
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Basler Muenster
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Congress Center Basel
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Single Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Economy Single Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room with Sofa Bed | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Single Room with Sofa Bed

  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Single Room, River View

1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Superior Single Room, River View

  • 248 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Single Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Single Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, River View

  • 237 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Double Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Suite | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Suite

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite with River View

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

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About the neighborhood

Basel

Located in Basel City Centre, Merian am Rhein is within a 5-minute walk of sights such as Martinskirche and Basel University. This 64-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, express check-in, and express check-out.
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What's nearby

  • Basel University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Marktplatz - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Basler Muenster - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Munsterplatz - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Congress Center Basel - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Basel Bad Station - 19 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brauerei Fischerstube - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Döner Stop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Manora Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lily's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Merian am Rhein

Hostel in Basel
Merian am Rhein features free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 10-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Beds sport down comforters. Safes, desks, and wardrobes or closets are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

  • No onsite 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
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Checking in and out are easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Merian am Rhein?

Merian am Rhein provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Merian am Rhein?

This hostel is situated in Basel City Centre, just steps from Martinskirche, and within a 10-minute walk of Rhine and Basel Town Hall. You'll also find Marktplatz and Munsterplatz less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Merian am Rhein?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does Merian am Rhein have a casino on the premises?

No, Merian am Rhein doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Merian am Rhein?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Merian am Rhein good for couples?

Amenities at this hostel that appeal to couples include a down comforter in each room with some featuring river views.

Does Merian am Rhein have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Merian am Rhein have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Merian am Rhein doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Merian am Rhein allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Merian am Rhein for a fee of CHF 20 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Merian am Rhein?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Merian am Rhein?

The closest major airport to Merian am Rhein is EuroAirport Airport (BSL), which is 6.3 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport), which is located 6.3 mi away (25-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Merian am Rhein?

Yes, some rooms at this hostel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy river or city views.

Merian am Rhein Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 39 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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 traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Måske et af de dårligste hoteller jeg nogensinde har boet på, særligt til prisen. Hotellet fremstår meget gammelt og slidt. Der er absolut ingen service og det er umuligt at komme i kontakt med hotellet når man prøver at ringe. Der er ikke noget A/C på værelserne og den eneste måde at få kølet rummet er ved at åbne døren på den lille altan ud til en meget populært område med undeserving til klokken 1 om natten.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Klaus

it seems like an old style hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Francis

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarianna

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joachim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
die Lage war sehr gut. Das self check in war etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig aber funktionierte Da wir mit den Rädern reisten war die Info diesbezüglich mit Abstellmöglichkeit weniger gut - hatten aber eine Platz gefunden.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

KAZUYA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAFAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

no apto para pesraonas mayores

muy limpio miu bonito jamas vimos a nadie que nos pudeira dar indicaciones, queriamos dejar las maletas y aprovecahr el dia y nos tuvimos que ir al aeropuerto 8 hroas antes porque el hotel es tan ingetlitenge que no hay nadie
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kerstin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Self Service mit perfekter Lage für Basel

Das beste am Hotel ist seine Lage direkt am Rhein und nur wenige Fußminuten in die Innenstadt. Wir hatten eine Junior Suite zu dritt, das Zimmer war leider sehr klein, aber der Blick war phantastisch! Es ist ein Self Service Hotel, zum Frühstück gibt es nur Gipfeli, die aber super lecker sind! Außerdem kann man sich den ganzen Tag an Tee und Kaffee bedienen. Also insgesamt doch ganz gut und Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis passt auch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Iwan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Iwan Rudolf

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel ist gut. hotel.com ist eine Katastrophe. Ich werde wieder in in ihrem Hotel buchen, aber nie mehr mit Hotel.com
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesper

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

B.

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

Das Hotel ist empfehlenswert.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024