Krafft Basel

Hotels
8.8 (1645 reviews)
Rheingasse 12 , Basel , ch

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
High price
In-room amenities lacking

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
Some reviews hint at cleanliness issues, notably mentioned with a small issue with the shower size and bathroom amenities.
Service
9.25
Overwhelmingly positive comments about staff being friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
9.29
Consistently praised for its excellent and central location, with easy access to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.74
General satisfaction with room quality, though issues were noted for the size and amenities offered.
Amenities
8.77
Amenities like free coffee and tea were appreciated, though some guests desired more in-room options.
Value for Money
8.23
Value perceived to be good; however, some felt the pricing was high given the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.78
Positive feedback on breakfast quality, but some minor critiques about the lack of in-room beverages.
Overall Experience
9.05
Guests expressed a very positive overall experience, despite minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 21:22

Property Description

Stunning Riverside Location
Located in the heart of Basel, Hotel Krafft offers a unique experience on the banks of the Rhine river. Enjoy breathtaking views of the historical scenery from the restaurant or terrace, immersing yourself in the Mediterranean-style promenade.

Convenient Amenities
Stay connected with complimentary laptops, wireless internet access, and printers. Additionally, receive a mobility ticket for free access to all public transport in the city during your stay. Your booking confirmation doubles as a ticket for public transport from the airport or train station, making travel hassle-free.

Historic Charm
Embrace the classical charm of Hotel Krafft, a building with a rich history including hosting renowned guests like Hermann Hesse. Experience a piece of literary history while enjoying modern comforts and a 25% discount at the nearby public car park.

Experience Basel's charm at Hotel Krafft Basel - book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Upon check-in, guests receive a BaselCard. This Guest Card includes complimentary use of Public Transport within Basel City and surroundings (Zone 10, 11, 13, 14 & 15, including Euroairport), free WiFi, and 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.

Please note that construction work is taking place nearby in Rheingasse Street until 2027.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges 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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for CHF 40 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.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 30 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1645 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.74
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.23
Food and Beverage: 8.78
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Mathieu • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Cindy-Min • solo_traveller • us
10
Fabulous Stay
Pros:

Splurge for a room overlooking the Rhein. You will not regret it. I loved having the beverage station with cold drinks, filtered still and sparking water and ice cubes, in addition to the usual coffee, tea. They also give you a dry bag and towel to float down the Rhein. They also have bikes to use and a nice lounge room where I ate a DIY meal. The staff were all great and super helpful, from the front desk to a kitchen staff person.

Cons:

Ice cubes in the floor refrigerators needed replenishing, because it was so hot while I was there.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Karin • couple • ch
8
sehr stilvoll, sauber, traditionell&zuvorkommend
Pros:

stilvoll, sehr tolles Ambiente, sauber

Cons:

sehr sehr heisses Zimmer. Nur Ventilator, dennoch kaum Luftzug. Trotz bester Kategorie keine Info dass es kein klimatisiertes Zimmer ist. Wir hatten die ganze Nacht nie unter 30Grad.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Paula • extended_group • br
10
Pros:

A localização é ótima!! E durante o verão, é possívels entrar no rio. O hotel oferece toalhas e a boia-mochila para aqueles que querem se aventurar. Eu fui em julho e adorei o banho de rio!!

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Julien • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Roland • solo_traveller • de
8
Freundlich und professionell
Pros:

Lage

Cons:

Belichtung im Zimmer

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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sina • couple • ch
10
Einfach perfekt
Pros:

Lage, Ambiente, Personal, Ausstattung

Cons:

Kein Conditioner

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Krzysztof • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Cecile • couple • ch
9
Sehr gut
Pros:

Zentral

Cons:

War sehr heiss

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Simone • couple • ch
8
Pros:

Fantastic and welcoming staff.
Wonderfully renovated historic hotel

Cons:

It was very noisy - they kindly handed out earplugs but as it was a very hot summer day we left the windows open. On the other hand the central location is fantastic.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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birgitte riis • solo_traveller • dk
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Judith • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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MARIANNA • couple • hu
3
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Ciaran • solo_traveller • es
7
Pros:

Location and design

Cons:

Need to buy darker blinds or curtains in the bedroom as a lot of light entered at sunrise 5am in summer

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Brigitte • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Jutta • solo_traveller • de
8
Für einen Kurzaufenthalt sehr gut, da die Lage außergewöhnlich ist.
Pros:

Architektur

Cons:

Keine Klimaanlage, das Einzelzimmer war sehr klein und warm und laut.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Hans • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Arne • solo_traveller • no
7
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Ingrid • solo_traveller • at
10
Wunderbar!
Pros:

Top Lage! Sehr schöner Frühstücksraum mit Blick auf den Rhein. Tolles Frühstück Buffet.

Cons:

Zimmer unter dem Dach 4.Stock war sehr warm bei 30 Grad Außentemperatur. Es gab zwar ein Mini Lüfter von Dyson,aber es kühlt nur minimal ab.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee