Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Hotels
9.4 (2378 reviews)
Steinengraben 69 , Basel , ch

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Small rooms
Value for money concern

Categories

Cleanliness
9.55
Multiple reviews highlight cleanliness as very good.
Service
10
The staff was frequently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
10
Many reviews mention excellent location and proximity to the center.
Room Quality
9.05
Room quality received mixed feedback, with some praising and others mentioning size issues.
Amenities
9.05
Amenities were noted, but some reviews expressed a desire for more options.
Value for Money
8.55
Some feedback suggests concerns regarding the value for money.
Food and Beverage
9.05
Breakfast was well-received, though some mention areas for improvement.
Overall Experience
9.95
Overall stays were positive, with love for the location and staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 19:45

Property Description

Vibrant and Convenient Location

Less than 5 minutes' walk from Basel's city centre and the university, Steinenschanze Stadthotel is nestled amidst historical buildings and the charming old town.

Comfortable Accommodation

The hotel boasts a refreshing blend of vibrant colors, offering guests a cozy and functional space to relax. With the reception open daily from 6:00 to 23:00, guests are warmly welcomed at any time of the day.

Delightful Amenities

Guests can kick start their day with a sumptuous buffet breakfast and later enjoy a tranquil retreat in the lush garden surroundings. Additionally, easy access to Basel's congress centre via a short tram ride and complimentary public transport on the day of arrival make exploring the city hassle-free.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Steinenschanze Stadthotel – book your stay now!

Important information:

Guests receive a BaselCard upon check in. This Guest Card includes complementary use of Public Transport within Basel City and surroundings (Zone 10, 11, 13, 14 & 15, including Euroairport), free WiFi, as well as discounts on admission to cultural and leisure activities.

Please note that the public transfer (2nd class) from EuroAirport or Basel main train stations to the hotel on the day of your arrival is free of charge with your booking confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please be aware that when booking more than 5 rooms, other policies may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BSL

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 0 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 25 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 2378 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.55
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.05
Amenities: 9.05
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 9.05
Overall Experience: 9.95
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Hecht solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

Très central et facile d'accès tout était faisable a pied, petit déjeuner très qualitatif et le jardin est très agréable

Cons:

Manque de climatisation alors qu'il faisait très chaud

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Vanessa couple au
9
Lovely hotel on the edge of Basel City centre
Pros:

Great location and really helpful staff. Excellent links to train station. Quirky architecture. No air con but fans provided.

Cons:

Property is starting to show its age - still very neat and tidy though

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Gregor solo_traveller us
9
Great little hotel not far from the main station
Pros:

This nice little hotel is well located, in walking distance from the main station and very close to the old town. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Laurence solo_traveller ch
10
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Alice solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Sehr freundlich, gute Lage, ruhig

Cons:

Das Zimmer war sehr eng

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Laurent solo_traveller be
8
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Carlos couple pt
9
Pros:

Tudo bom, jardinzinho maravilhoso!

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller au
8
Handy little hotel close to Basel old town
Pros:

Very convenient location to walk into the old area of Basel and close to the main Basel SBB station. Room was clean and comfortable and reception staff very helpful.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
J
Julia solo_traveller de
10
Das perfekte Hotel für einen kurzen Aufenthalt in Basel. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und das gesamte Hotel ist gut
Pros:

Sehr freundliches und entgegenkommendes Personal. Sympathische Zimmer mit guter Einrichtung und leckeres Frühstück in traumhafter Lage im Garten

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Monika extended_group pl
10
Pros:

Bardzo przyjazna i profesjonalna obsługa. Pokoje przestronne, dobrze wyposażone. Mimo że nasz znajdował się od ulicy to przy zamkniętych oknach nie było słychać żadnego hałasu. fajny ogródek, w którym można odpocząć po całym dniu upału. Bardzo polecam :)

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Eugenio couple it
6
Discreto rapporto qualità prezzo
Pros:

La posizione

Cons:

La dimensione troppo piccola della stanza

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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David Uriel extended_group mx
10
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Marina couple au
9
Recommend with the bit of Information Ahead
Pros:

Personnel was very friendly and professional. Room location was great - close to a great variety of restaurants and market and not so far from the main train staton. It was great to sitting on the balcony and enjoying peaceful environment

Cons:

As we walked from the train station, it would be good if an advice was provided how to reach the hotel by foot in order to spare travellers of using stairs (long stairs) with their luggages.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Ilaria couple it
9
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Alex solo_traveller gb
9
My 12th time staying at this Hotel and it’s the same every time. Fantastic…
Pros:

It’s clean, the staff are really friendly and helpful. It’s great value for money

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Al extended_group us
9
Great location and excellent staff
Pros:

Easy to walk to Basel SBB and explore old town.

Cons:

Room needed more outlets.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Gerald couple ca
10
We highly recommend
Pros:

Great service from Samuel Maria and Elmira.
Loved the happy hour when we arrived each night (complimentary drink) where Samuel and Maria gave us ideas of where to visit.
Easy to get to from train station. Just take bus 30 and I think it was first stop and hotel is just behind the bus shelter

Cons:

The price of the brunch.
Found it high
However the second morning we decided to try it and it was very good.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Clean, comfortable room, very good location for exploring the old town of Basel.

Cons:

Not the fault of the hotel, but most tourists need to get used to high prices in Switzerland.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Eggert solo_traveller de
8
What a pleasant surprise for an artsy weekend in Bale
Pros:

On the pictures the property looks a little bit like just another business hotel. It reality it is really charming and far more individual than one might think, a really pleasant surprise. The hotel comes with a cleverly designed hidden garden centred around a water bassin. I had a single room which came with a large confortable bed. The room comes with a Nespresso machine and fabric covered cupboard for your clothes. The shower comes with high end Grohe faucets. Breakfast is excellent. The staff is extremely friendly. The hotel is situated close to the railway station, the museums and there is a direct tramline to the Beyerle foundation.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Mesi solo_traveller al
9
excellent place and comfort hotel. Great location
Pros:

Great comfort and very good garden

Cons:

NA

2026-05-26 via Nuitee