Motel One Basel

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Bar (on property)
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Room, 1 Queen Bed (Motel One) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Motel One)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Motel One)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room (with French size bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Smaller, with queen or double bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Basel

Located in Basel City Centre, Motel One Basel is next to Basel Historical Museum and Swiss Architecture Museum. This 143-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and a terrace.

What's nearby

  • Basel Art Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Basler Muenster - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Marktplatz - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Basel Zoo - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Congress Center Basel - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Basel SBB Station - 11 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zum Braunen Mutz - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grand Cafe Huguenin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪L'Angolo di Vino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bodega zum Strauss - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Motel One Basel

Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar
At Motel One Basel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas and a terrace. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables and luggage storage.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch flat-screen TVs. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers and hair dryers. Safes and desks are also standard.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 19.50 to 19.90 for adults, and CHF 0 to 19.90 for children
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per night

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, 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, 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 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Motel One Basel?

Motel One Basel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see close to Motel One Basel?

This hotel is situated in Basel City Centre, just steps from Basler Muenster and Munsterplatz, and within a short walk of Basel Art Museum. You'll also find Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Motel One Basel?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Motel One Basel feature a casino?

No, Motel One Basel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Motel One Basel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Motel One Basel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like Egyptian cotton sheets and a rainfall showerhead as well as a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Motel One Basel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Motel One Basel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Motel One Basel offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Motel One Basel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Motel One Basel for a fee of CHF 25 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Motel One Basel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Motel One Basel?

The closest major airport to Motel One Basel is EuroAirport Airport (BSL), which is 5.6 mi away (18 minutes by car). Another top airport is Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport), which is located 5.5 mi away (18-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Motel One Basel?

Yes, some guestrooms at Motel One Basel offer a balcony.