East-West Riverside Hotel

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with bars and a restaurant

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Guests can enjoy scenic views of the river from this outdoor seating area, featuring tables and chairs.
Enjoy a variety of international dishes at our hotel's casual dining area.
Enjoy a serene view of the lake from the comfort of your room, with a balcony offering a glimpse of the surrounding trees and shoreline.
Enjoy a festive atmosphere in this charming room, featuring a decorative tree, vintage sled, and dining area.
Enjoy a serene view from the large window, relax in the comfortable bed, and unwind with a warm bath in the sink.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Rheingasse 8, Basel, 4058
  • Marktplatz
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Congress Center Basel
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Basler Muenster
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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Room options

Double Room, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room (Lifthof View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room, River View

  • 161 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Basel

Located in Basel City Centre, East-West Riverside Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of sights such as Martinskirche and Basel University. This 44-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Marktplatz - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Congress Center Basel - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Basler Muenster - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Basel Art Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Basel Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Basel Bad Station - 20 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ueli-Brau-Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zum Schmale Wurf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ufer7 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

East-West Riverside Hotel

Riverfront hotel with bars and a restaurant
Guests staying at East-West Riverside Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a vending machine. There's discounted offsite parking, and an airport shuttle (available on request) for CHF 40 per vehicle. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Other amenities include iPod docks, safes, and desks.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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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
  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 20 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CHF 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

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 continental breakfast: approximately CHF 20.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CHF 40 per vehicle
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers discounted parking nearby.

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.
  • 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 and cash.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

East-West Riverside Hotel Basel
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West Riverside Hotel Basel
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at East-West Riverside Hotel?

East-West Riverside Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see close to East-West Riverside Hotel?

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

Is there parking available at East-West Riverside Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find nearby parking with discounts available.

Does East-West Riverside Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, East-West Riverside Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at East-West Riverside Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is East-West Riverside Hotel good for couples?

At this riverfront hotel, couples will appreciate amenities like 2 bars and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include river views.

Are there hot tubs at East-West Riverside Hotel?

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

Does East-West Riverside Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, East-West Riverside Hotel serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does East-West Riverside Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at East-West Riverside Hotel for a fee of CHF 25 per accommodation, per day. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at East-West Riverside Hotel?

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

Where is the closest airport to East-West Riverside Hotel?

The closest major airport to East-West Riverside Hotel is EuroAirport Airport (BSL), which is 6.3 mi away (19 minutes by car). Another top airport is Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport), which is located 6.3 mi away (18-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at East-West Riverside Hotel?

No, at East-West Riverside Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

East-West Riverside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 220 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived the area was not well lit. One night we were locked out and had to go into a bar and ask for help getting in. They were helpful to get us into our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location by the river with food options onsite, and nearby transport options. Lots of character a little noisy at night due to being above bars on riverside. Must be one of the best places to stay in Basel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

francine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very hard review to write because the hotel was lovely. This is a great place for someone that wants to party into the night and then crash in their comfy bed. We were very happy with our peaceful room overlooking the Rhine River. Located right along the river walk for a lovely stroll, close to old town and shopping. We were there for the Christmas Markets and reserved a couple of extra days to explore Basel at the end of our River Cruise. Everything was perfect until 9pm rolled around and the club below the hotel started pounding music that was near impossible to get to sleep to. Even noise cancelling headsets didn't work as the walls were vibrating with dance tunes. We got very little rest especially on our last night then heading out to an overseas 14 hour journey. Not ideal. Breakfast was excellent, the staff were excellent. The place is also located along the Christmas Market party block - lots of folks enjoying a good night out. The club below with booming music was the problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

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

Great location!

The location of the East-West Riverside is amazing. Very convenient to many of Basel's tourist areas and has beautiful views of the river. It's clean, and well-kept with modern furnishings and decor. There was a small Christmas market (just food and beverages) right outside the front door of the hotel that we really enjoyed (early December). Breakfast was good but minimal, like an American continental breakfast. Only 2 complaints: flat pillows and the room was always too hot. We kept a window cracked open much of the time. But the pillows were an issue. They only give you one per person but it was so flat it's like not having one at all. I would highly recommend, just bring your own pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was VERY small and not the best lay out No temperature control in the room only a fan
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

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

Great Location Staff and Breakfast

Great Location, Great service and Breakfast. Hotel is old but very clean. It was comfortable but was a bit noisy due to all the trams running by. We did sleep pretty well anyway :-) Very walkable to old town :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELVA

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

Exceptional place!

When we checked in to our rooms, we were not happy that we were put in an inside room with a view of the elevator, we had booked canal view. We were immediately moved to the rooms we booked and had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked just a layover before a river cruise but would LOVE to come back again. Great loxation, amazing canal views, walkable to Old Basel. Food and staff were great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

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

East West stay

East West was a super location with a lovely room overlooking the river by the main bridge. Room was a good size and well equpped. Sadly no A/C and it was a very hot weekend, so just the fan was not enough! Also, forgot but swiss hotels dont hsve tea/coffee making facilities which is a shame as well
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Daniel at the front desk was amazing! Helped us in many ways!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Steeve

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Hubert

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent in all respects. There was neighborhood noise on the street side from bars and restaurants and construction. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Minimalist hotel

This hotel is VERY minimalist. No air conditioning. No comfortable place to sit. No coffee in the room. No help at the front desk after 3:00 pm. The restaurant and bar closed at 7:00 pm. The front door is locked at 8:00 pm so you must walk around back and use your room key to get in. The location is good and right on the river, very walkable to everything. Employees were nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Clean and well kept. Old building is well maintained and has a nice rustic vibe. River view makes for a great atmosphere, but adds a bit of noise, which we enjoyed, but some may not.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Georgina

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Robert George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and very clean. Next to local amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location for our needs. My second stay At East-West. All good as expected
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Cute place!

Nice a lot along the river. It was a little hard to get to because the street in front was blocked by a Christmas market so taxi dropped off a couple blocks away. Close to metro lines, shops and services. Room was good. Top floor Very squeaky wooden floors. Old historic building. Some staff didn’t speak English but we managed. Also they gave us metro passes for free so that was a real bonus. Picture is a view from our room!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023