Is parking available at the hotel?

Parking is available nearby for a fee of CHF 25 per day. Reservations are not required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee ranging from CHF 12 to 29 per person.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed at the hotel with a fee of CHF 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from this fee.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The hotel features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Additional accessibility features may be available upon request.

What is the hotel's location in relation to key attractions?

The hotel is centrally located in Basel, just a 4-minute walk from Puppenhausmuseum and 5 minutes from Theater Basel. It is approximately 0.3 miles from several attractions, including Basel Historical Museum and Baseldytschi Bihni.

What are the hotel's policies regarding children?

Children are welcome at the hotel. There is no charge for children under 12 years of age.

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel in Basel

Average nightly price at Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$162
February	$171
March	$161
April	$172
May	$174
June	$258
July	$176
August	$158
September	$230
October	$190
November	$188
December	$227

What guests think

Across recent stays at Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel, guests highlight a central, walkable location, very friendly and helpful staff, comfortable if sometimes compact rooms, a lovely garden ambience, and consistently well regarded breakfast that can be enjoyed outdoors.

Many appreciate thoughtful touches such as a welcome drink and transportation cards, plus smooth, accommodating check-in. Common caveats include very compact bathrooms and variable air conditioning; a few guests noted street noise in road-facing rooms and occasional maintenance or odor issues. Expect a friendly, centrally located boutique base suited to short stays and city exploring.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Facilities

Charming garden spaces are frequently praised, along with thoughtful touches like a welcome drink and in‑room coffee/tea. Air conditioning is available in some rooms (often street‑facing) but not all, which a few guests found limiting.

Related guest reviews

10

Michael

Jun 1, 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Very neat, friendly and personal. Fantastic breakfast buffet. Also nice complementary goodies like welcome drink, coffee in the room and free water to go. Very well located. Modern and well equipped rooms.

8

Alicia

Sep 5, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Small hotel, very clean. Short walk to old town. Free drink on arrival. Staff very nice. Lovely garden. Room was warm and I could not get the AC to work. Otherwise our stay was great

10

Carol

Jul 16, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Great little hotel. Clean, close to amenities. Spent 1 night, enjoyed the welcome drink and the patio garden was lovely.

8

Wallace

Jul 18, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Property lacked the ability to low the AC to a more comfortatable temperature! 23 C was not cool enough!

6

Raimund

Nov 14, 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Great, central location. Public parking garage nearby and close to train station. Bathroom extremely small and dated. Noice cancellation from main road in front of hotel not great. Nice small bar area with a welcome drink.

10

Tarquin

Aug 6, 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

you can either have air con if you face the road or no air con if you face the garden - road is quite bust

10

ALBERTO

Dec 1, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Ottima accoglienza, personale gentile e molto disponibili. Bellissimo giardinetto interno molto curato. Camera non molto grande ma comprensiva di ogni genere di confort.

Translate

10

Jean

Aug 28, 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

Very pleasant stay here…kind and helpful welcome with room orientation, lots of amenities like free tea-coffee, welcome drink, fully equipped room. Room was very small but amazingly designed to include everything you need…just wish there was a little more space for luggage but otherwise it was perfectly set up. Shower is great. Bath products smelled lovely. There are drinking water stations on every floor so bring a water bottle. Free baselcard is a great value for the museums and public transport. Only one stop away from the train station on bus 30. Walking distance to the main downtown as well and all the shopping you need. The breakfast is also one of the best I’ve had at hotels…lots of healthy veggies and even fresh berries. Beautiful garden patio out back to relax. Some construction noise from a nearby building at times but otherwise very quiet location. Thank you for a great stay!

10

Suzanne

Jul 26, 2024

·

Stayed 3 nights

Great staff, great courtyard. Like the water in the lobby. Bathrooms are small. Easy to walk to lots of places.

10

Diana

Feb 16, 2026

·

Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean room, amazingly powerful shower, complimentary tea and coffee , lovely garden with seating, very friendly reception staff. Good location between old town and railway station

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the property as very clean and well kept. A few isolated comments mention odors or minor maintenance issues.

Related guest reviews

10

Hans

Aug 7, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our one night stay in this hotel. The front desk lady was super nice and let us check in before 3:00pm. She gave us Basel Card and explained how to benefit from it. It saved us a lot of money for public transportation and museums. The room was very clean. The only thing that we think could improve is the outlets by the bed. If they could put one outlet on each side of the bed, that'll be more convenient. Overall, it's a nice hotel that we would recommend to anyone visiting Basel.

6

Karen

Nov 14, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The hotel Was nice staff was friendly. Our bathroom smelt like urine. It permeniated the room. The bathroom light was out of service. I did ask the front desk for some spray to clean. Not sure they understood what I was asking. It was kinda gross.

10

Gail

Oct 21, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

We felt the property was conveniently located, and all staff we encountered were helpful and pleasant. We walked miles every day during our 2 day stay, and it was great to return to our quiet, clean room.

10

Myrthis

Jan 31, 2026

·

Stayed 3 nights

Chambre impeccable et donnant sur le jardin, donc très calme, petit déjeuner copieux et varié, le personnel très aimable autant à la réception qu'au petit déjeuner, la situation de l'hôtel très proche du centre ville et des transports transports

Translate

10

Rennie

Nov 21, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Room was super clean, staff very friendly, lots of shopping and dining a short walk.

10

Lucila

Nov 23, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is 5 stars! Loved it. It is super clean, the rooms are quiet and cozy. The bathroom is spacious and meticulously cleaned (something that I personally appreciate). The check in was easy and automated through the official website and when I arrived the staff provided me with keys, charged the city taxes and showed me the iconic places in a brochure. The breakfast is amazing, fresh and high quality food and fruit. The sourdough bread was amazing! The decoration and the buffet area is well curated to take breakfast or even get relaxed by the afternoon. Thanks a lot! I definitely will stay in again.

10

Wolfgang

Jul 10, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Sehr schönes Hotel in schöner, bahnhofsnaher Lage ! Zimmerspezifisch: Schlafsofa war etwas durchgelegen, das innenliegende Bad wies zeitweise Geruch aus dem Abfluss auf und irgendein elektrisches Gerät/Schalter sendet ununterbrochen einen hochfrequenten Ton der nicht abzustellen war

Translate

10

Julia

Aug 13, 2024

·

Stayed 3 nights

Sehr sauberes und modernes hotel. Vom SBB innerhalb von 15 Minuten zu Fuß erreichbar. Sehr freundliches und zuvorkommendes Personal.

Translate

10

Talia

Jul 22, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless and very chic. Its small, so not a lot of room for big luggage. The location was perfect for traveling by train because it's one bus stop away from the train station. Down a few stairs and you're in the charming streets of Basel. I would stay here again!

10

Diana

Feb 16, 2026

·

Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean room, amazingly powerful shower, complimentary tea and coffee , lovely garden with seating, very friendly reception staff. Good location between old town and railway station

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and thoughtfully designed, but many are compact with very small bathrooms; AC availability can depend on room orientation. Sound insulation is generally good and showers are strong, though some note layout quirks.

Related guest reviews

8

Linda

Apr 21, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Very convenient to catch the bus from the train station, which dropped us off right in front of the hotel. Nice lobby with a welcoming glass of wine in the evening. Small rooms with old world charm.

10

Kathryn

Dec 22, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Great staff. Spacious room.

8

Adriano

Jul 20, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Die Zimmer entsprechen den Vorstellungen, leider hatten wir nur ein 140cm Bett, habe dies aber so gebucht. Die Matratze ist ein wenig durchgelegen sonst aber top das Zimmer mit Kaffeemaschine .

Translate

10

Tarquin

Aug 6, 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

you can either have air con if you face the road or no air con if you face the garden - road is quite bust

10

Rajiv

Sep 29, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The room is too small but ok for one night

10

Anastasiya

Oct 18, 2023

·

Stayed 4 nights

Pluses: clean rooms, modern design, plenty of lighting in the room, well-thought-out room organization (prepared for every need), convenient location, free public transportation pass, within a 10-minute walk to a grocery store, friendly staff, eco-friendly service, free first drink, elevator, great noise-insulation, AC control within the room, plenty of selection of English-speaking channels. 3 minor inconveniences: (1). The first two steps at the entrance are not ADA-compliant. There might be another entrance that is possibly ADA-compliant that we don't know about. (2). One of our neighbors had a fire alarm in their room at 4 a.m. The firefighters came very quickly. (3). Every 2-5 minutes our TV had an extra display within the frame of the show, which disrupted subtitles. It seemed like it was advertising all the TV's capabilities. I could have asked the staff for assistance, but it was such a minor problem that I kept forgetting about it.

10

Talia

Jul 22, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless and very chic. Its small, so not a lot of room for big luggage. The location was perfect for traveling by train because it's one bus stop away from the train station. Down a few stairs and you're in the charming streets of Basel. I would stay here again!

10

Jean

Aug 28, 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

Very pleasant stay here…kind and helpful welcome with room orientation, lots of amenities like free tea-coffee, welcome drink, fully equipped room. Room was very small but amazingly designed to include everything you need…just wish there was a little more space for luggage but otherwise it was perfectly set up. Shower is great. Bath products smelled lovely. There are drinking water stations on every floor so bring a water bottle. Free baselcard is a great value for the museums and public transport. Only one stop away from the train station on bus 30. Walking distance to the main downtown as well and all the shopping you need. The breakfast is also one of the best I’ve had at hotels…lots of healthy veggies and even fresh berries. Beautiful garden patio out back to relax. Some construction noise from a nearby building at times but otherwise very quiet location. Thank you for a great stay!

8

Angela

Jul 31, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The only reason I’d grant this hotel stay 4 instead of 5 stars is that the bathroom is teeny tiny. The buffet and filtered water stations are wonderful!

4

Just

Oct 16, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Good Location and breakfast. However dint like the room. Actual one dint have AC so they gave other room which was smaller with really small washroom. For this cost, it was not an option I will select again.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Service

Service is repeatedly praised as welcoming, attentive, and proactive, with help on directions, early check‑ins, and quick issue resolution. Gestures like a welcome drink and efficient check‑in enhance the experience.

Related guest reviews

10

Lady

Jun 10, 2025

·

Stayed 7 nights

Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Brilliant breakfast, beautifully served. Cannot fault it - plus, only 10 minutes from city centre.

10

Teresa

Oct 29, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

We had a pleasant stay. The front desk staff were super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

10

Agnes

Jan 31, 2026

·

Stayed 2 nights

La chambre était spacieuse, lit de 1.8 m confortable, bonne insonorisation côté rue. Prestations d’accueil extraordinaire. Personnel au top. Pdj copieux.

Translate

10

Diana

Feb 16, 2026

·

Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean room, amazingly powerful shower, complimentary tea and coffee , lovely garden with seating, very friendly reception staff. Good location between old town and railway station

10

Katrine

Oct 11, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Ble møtt i døren, hjalp til med bagasjen, viste oss rommet og spurte om alt var i orden. Topp service og nyoppusset rom som vendte ut mot bahgården. Fikk en aperitiff i resepsjonen og råd og veiledning om hvor vi kunne spise og hva vi burde se i Basel. Gode senger og stort rom med gode stoler og kaffemaskin på rommet.

Translate

10

Patricia

Sep 22, 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Staff was excellent. Air France airlines destroyed my luggage. Crushed and no wheel, broken handle. Dragged it to hotel. Girl at front desk was so accommodating . She walked me to proper store in neighborhood so I was able to purchase new luggage. She also rolled it back to hotel since there were stairs and hills.

10

Christopher

Sep 23, 2023

·

Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is top notch. The best features were the magnificent garden, excellent mattress, pillows, shower, and overall design. The front desk staff was helpful and friendly; especially Eva who made my stay even more pleasant. I would honestly never stay at another hotel in Basel.

10

ta

Aug 21, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

The staff and hotel location was excellent!! Without Alex's help on how to navigate we wouldn't have had such a great visit!! We highly recommend this hotel. Everyone was wonderful!!!

10

BENJAMIN PHILIP MORRIS

Jun 12, 2025

·

Stayed 6 nights

I was in Basel with friends for Eurovision. The city as a whole embraced the contest wholeheartedly, and the hotel really got into the spirit of things. The reception staff couldn’t have been friendlier or more helpful. A small problem that we encountered with our room a few days into our stay was dealt with promptly and efficiently - we were moved to an alternative room straightaway. Breakfast was delicious, and it was nice to have the option to sit outside and eat it in the pleasant garden. This was my first visit to Basel. I would definitely return, and I’d stay at Steinenschanze again without hesitation.

10

Jonathan

Nov 11, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Very nice room, easy walking to Old Town shopping and restaurants. We arrived 2 hours early and they let us check in with no problem.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Location

Central and walkable between the train station and Old Town, with Bus 30 stopping nearby for easy airport and rail access. Some guests mention traffic noise in street‑facing rooms.

Related guest reviews

10

John

Nov 10, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Friendly and helpful staff, comfortable room, and terrific location walkable to the city center.

10

sherry

Nov 13, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Friendly and welcoming hosts, clean property that is conveniently located to Old Town

10

Anne

Dec 26, 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

So easy to get to from the airport. #30 bus stopped right outside of the hotel to take us to our ridership. Staff was very friendly. The hotel was a 5 minute walk to the Christmas markets, dining and shopping. Wood stay there again!

10

Caitlin

Oct 7, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Great location, close to the station and the Old Town. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Would recommend.

8

Matthew

Oct 27, 2023

·

Stayed 3 nights

The location is very good with easy access to public transport.

10

Yael

Apr 26, 2025

·

Stayed 8 nights

Excellent location.

10

Ross

Oct 2, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely stay at the Steinenshanze that we wished to be longer. The staff are friendly, efficient and helpful, the location is close to both the station and the old city, the courtyard garden is a delightful oasis, our room was large, modern, clean and comfortable and the breakfast selection was delicious and abundant. And to top it off there is a welcome drink. 10/10

10

Diana

Feb 16, 2026

·

Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean room, amazingly powerful shower, complimentary tea and coffee , lovely garden with seating, very friendly reception staff. Good location between old town and railway station

10

Mai

Nov 23, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Room is clean, staffs are very helpful and place is very central

10

Wayne

Oct 31, 2025

·

Stayed 5 nights

If you like hot water and full pressure, the shower is great! My room was small, but I was traveling solo so there was plenty of space. Space. They brought a fan up for me because as an American we need moving air in a room! Windows open nicely as well. They could use a few more pillows on the bed. The hotel is very convenient to the heart of Basel. If you're coming in from the train, jump on the 30 bus and get off at the very first stop. The hotel is directly across the street. You'll also receive a travel pass for public transportation through your booking.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Dining

Breakfast earns strong praise for quality, freshness, and variety, with the option to dine in the garden. Little is mentioned about other on‑site dining.

Related guest reviews

10

Lady

Jun 10, 2025

·

Stayed 7 nights

Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Brilliant breakfast, beautifully served. Cannot fault it - plus, only 10 minutes from city centre.

10

Lewis

Jan 6, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Great location and nicely managed hotel with an awesome breakfast.

10

Kay

Dec 31, 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was perfect. Great staff, exceptionally clean property and delicious breakfast. We enjoyed a glass of wine in the lobby people watching out the front windows. Highly recommend!

10

Myrthis

Jan 31, 2026

·

Stayed 3 nights

Chambre impeccable et donnant sur le jardin, donc très calme, petit déjeuner copieux et varié, le personnel très aimable autant à la réception qu'au petit déjeuner, la situation de l'hôtel très proche du centre ville et des transports transports

Translate

10

Agnes

Jan 31, 2026

·

Stayed 2 nights

La chambre était spacieuse, lit de 1.8 m confortable, bonne insonorisation côté rue. Prestations d’accueil extraordinaire. Personnel au top. Pdj copieux.

Translate

10

Kevin

May 30, 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

Excellent property with great breakfast selections

10

Lucila

Nov 23, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is 5 stars! Loved it. It is super clean, the rooms are quiet and cozy. The bathroom is spacious and meticulously cleaned (something that I personally appreciate). The check in was easy and automated through the official website and when I arrived the staff provided me with keys, charged the city taxes and showed me the iconic places in a brochure. The breakfast is amazing, fresh and high quality food and fruit. The sourdough bread was amazing! The decoration and the buffet area is well curated to take breakfast or even get relaxed by the afternoon. Thanks a lot! I definitely will stay in again.

10

Rhonda

Apr 24, 2024

·

Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was comfortable and very clean. Breakfast was very good with lots of options. The staff was very helpful and friendly.

10

MaryAnn

Aug 19, 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

We loved the hospitality at this hotel. We were warmly greeted, and well taken care of during our two nights stay. The room was comfortable and clean and the breakfast amazing. The little garden outside of the breakfast area, was a delightful surprise. Would highly recommend this hotel.

10

??

May 6, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

The garden and breakfast are especially great! If I have another chance to visit Basel, I would like to stay here again.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12 $177	13 $323	14	15 $167	16 $168	17 $173
18 $145	19 $243	20 $309	21 $304	22 $140	23 $134	24 $217
25 $159	26 $263	27 $279	28 $232	29 $196	30 $222	31 $225

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $123	2 $150	3 $165	4 $165	5 $170	6 $227	7 $242
8 $155	9 $160	10 $150	11 $169	12 $150	13 $155	14 $145
15 $124	16 $155	17 $160	18 $176	19 $165	20 $165	21 $165
22 $124	23 $145	24 $160	25 $160	26 $164	27 $268	28 $309
29 $160	30 $248

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Prices for Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Monthly average prices

About this property

Location

Room options

Roof Top Single Room

Double Room Budget Charming Room

Charming Mini Suite

Comfort Double Room

Large Double Room

Standard Charming Room (160 Cm Bed)

Small Charming Room (140 Cm Bed)

Guest reviews of Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Who stays here?

What guests think

Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Good to know

Optional extras

FAQs about Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Prices for upcoming dates