Spalenbrunnen Hotel & Restaurant Basel City Center

Hotels
7.1 (1551 reviews)
Schützenmattstrasse 2 , Basel , ch

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Allergy-free room
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean staff
Great location
Comfortable bed
Good Indian restaurant
Cons:
Dirty carpets
Poor breakfast
Old rooms
Bad shower

Categories

Cleanliness
5.61
Several reviews mentioned uncleanliness, with stained carpets and a dirty bathroom.
Service
8.58
Guests reported polite staff and good service, especially at the front desk.
Location
8.62
The location near public transport and city center was praised in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
6.07
Comments included old and outdated rooms with some mentioned issues like mold and bad shower.
Amenities
6.6
Some amenities noted as lacking, with mixed reviews on breakfast quality.
Value for Money
6.56
Value perception decreased due to cleanliness and room issues, though some found it fair for location.
Food and Beverage
7.61
The Indian restaurant received good reviews, although breakfast was rated poorly in some reviews.
Overall Experience
7.18
Overall experience mixed; location and service rated positively, cleanliness and room issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-07 22:45

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort
Located next to the iconic Spalen Gate, our 3-star hotel seamlessly blends medieval charm with modern amenities. Just a short stroll from Basel's Old Town, Hotel zum Spalenbrunnen offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms, ensuring you stay connected throughout your visit.

Cozy Rooms and Culinary Delights
Each room at our hotel is equipped with cable TV, a minibar, and a private bathroom, providing you with all the comforts of home. Indulge in a culinary journey at our Indian restaurant and unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar.

Convenience and Hospitality Await
Experience the perfect combination of convenience and hospitality at the Spalenbrunnen Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable and enjoyable visit to Basel.

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.

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 4 years old to 6 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 7 years old to 12 years old stay for CHF 40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for CHF 70 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Internet

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 1551 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.61
Service: 8.58
Location: 8.62
Room Quality: 6.07
Amenities: 6.6
Value for Money: 6.56
Food and Beverage: 7.61
Overall Experience: 7.18
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Michel • couple • ch
8
Idéal pour 1 nuit et visite des marchés de Noel
Pros:

Situation et calme

Cons:

Chambre un peu vielle

2025-12-06 • via Nuitee
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Maurizio • couple • it
6
Basilea bellissima città
Pros:

La posizione

Cons:

Il pavimento fatto dí tappeto era sporco macchiato, io bagno era non pulito… insomma il tutto lasciava pensare di trovarsi in una stanza sporca

2025-12-06 • via Nuitee
• couple • ch
6
Agréable et pratique pour découvrir la ville.
Pros:

Emplacement près des transports public et du centre de la vieille ville.
Grande chambre, calme (donnant sur la cour intérieure)
Equipement complet.
Bon restaurant indien attenant à l'hôtel, avec rabais pour les clients de l'hôtel.

Cons:

Literie médiocre.
Certains petits pains au petit déjeuné étaient secs.

2025-12-06 • via Nuitee
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YILDIZ • family_with_children • tr
9
2025-12-06 • via Nuitee
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Stella • couple • cy
1
It was only for one night. And that was the last one.
Pros:

The bedsheets were clean at least. The staff were polite.

Cons:

It’s an Indian Restaurant & Hotel and the smell of the spices were everywhere. The hotel needs renovation. The shower was very bad I couldn’t use it at all. No light and mold everywhere. Poor breakfast.

2025-12-06 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • gb
5
2025-12-06 • via Nuitee
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veronique • solo_traveller • ch
4
Chambre déprimante, trop chère pour son relatif mauvais état
Cons:

Tapis / moquette de la chambre très taché, quand la fenêtre de la chambre est ouverte la mauvaise odeur de l’évacuation des fumées de la cuisine se fait sentir fortement , le store de la fenêtre de la salle de bain est déchiré

2025-12-05 • via Nuitee
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Antoinette • couple • ch
3
Hôtel à oublier !
Pros:

L’emplacement
La maison jolie

Cons:

Accueil minimaliste
Cafard dans la salle du petit déjeuner
Petit pain sec
Pas de miel
Produits de moyenne qualité
Chaise au dossier cassé dans la chambre
Tiroir qui reste dans les mains quand on ouvre
Propreté douteuse dans l’armoire de la salle de bains
Énorme tache sur le tapis
Scotch par terre
Vue sur le puits de lumière lugubre

2025-12-05 • via Nuitee
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Axel • couple • ph
9
Highly recommended
Pros:

Everything was excellent. The breakfast and Indian dinner must be the most reasonable in town. Their Indian dishes are exceptional good and authentic.

Cons:

On the website it should mention that there is a parking fee.

2025-12-04 • via Nuitee
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Angela • solo_traveller • de
4
Pros:

Die Lage, am Rande des historischen Stadtviertels war sehr gut. Die Anbindung an den Nahverkehr auch.

Cons:

Das Hotel war insgesamt sehr abgewohnt wie auch das Zimmer, das Zimmer war ungemütlich eingerichtet. Lediglich das Bett war recht gut. Die Nachttischlampen waren nicht so, dass das Licht zum Lesen geeignet war.
Gardinen waren z. T. nicht in den dazugehörigen Schienen.
Am unangenehmsten war der Geruch nach indischem Essen im gesamten Haus.
Im Hotel befand sich ein indisches Restaurant, die Verbindung zwischen Hotel und Restaurant war immer offen.

2025-12-04 • via Nuitee
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Christophe • couple • fr
10
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Glen • couple • ca
10
A great place to stay to include a day and night at the Basel Christmas markets to your Swiss vacation
Pros:

Very easy 5 minute bus ride from the Train Station, and an easy 10 minute walk to the main shopping street and the Basel Christmas markets. Close to a grocery story, quiet and helpful front desk. Good size fridge in the room. Very comfortable bed.

Cons:

Nothing to complain about.

2025-12-04 • via Nuitee
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Hakan • couple • tr
8
2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Chiara • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

Stanza molto grande con spazio per tutto. Zona molto carina della città e a 6 minuti a piedi dalla Rathaus. Bagno molto grande con termosifone (fondamentale per me che sono freddolosa). Posto spartano ma non manca di nulla.

Cons:

Non c'è un posto chiuso dove tenere le valigie. C'è la moquette e non é in ottimo stato nei corridoi.

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
• solo_traveller • ch
8
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Maya • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Grosses Zimmer und Bad. Die Innenstadt ist schnell zu Fuss erreichbar und der Bahnhof ist auch nur wenige Stationen mit dem. Bus entfernt.
Es war sauber und das Personal freundlich.

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Olivier • solo_traveller • fr
7
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Bonnie • couple • us
7
Adequate stay in Basel before cruise.one of lesser expensive hotels close to train stations wevould take daytripto colma
Pros:

Good location. Very close walk to city bus we got Basel card from hotel that allowed us to use public transportation free. Short walk to Christmas market.

Cons:

Old hotel. Needs updating. Only one plug for electronics. Had to get adapters to use my own curling iron and charge phone. Bed ok. Not amazing. Shower needs mat or strips on the tub floor to prevent slips

2025-12-02 • via Nuitee
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Will90 • family_with_children • it
6
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Dorina Elena • extended_group • ro
7
2025-11-29 • via Nuitee