Motel One Basel

3.0 star property
3-star eco-certified hotel perfect for exploring Basel

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Motel One) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Barfüssergasse 16, Basel, 4001
  • Basler Muenster
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Marktplatz
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Congress Center Basel
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Motel One)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Smaller, with queen or double bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room (with French size bed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Motel One)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Basel

Heart of Basel.With a stay at this Basel City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Basel Historical Museum and HMB - Museum of History. Swiss Architecture Museum and Basel Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Basler Muenster - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Basel Art Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marktplatz - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Basel Zoo - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Congress Center Basel - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Basel SBB Station - 11 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪L’Angolo Di Vino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brötlibar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Läckerli Huus - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café Huguenin - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Motel One Basel

3-star eco-certified hotel perfect for exploring Basel
As a guest of Motel One Basel, you'll find a terrace, a front-desk safe, and an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 3-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

  • 143 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2016
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Motel One Basel offers 143 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 19.50 to 19.90 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 19.50 to 19.90 for adults, and CHF 0 to 19.90 for children
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Motel One Basel Hotel
Motel One Basel Hotel
Motel One Basel Basel
Motel One Basel Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Motel One Basel to the airport?

Motel One Basel is 5.6 mi (18-min drive) away from the EuroAirport Airport (BSL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel One Basel?

As of Apr 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel One Basel on Apr 11, 2025 start from $162.39, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Motel One Basel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Motel One Basel.

How close is Motel One Basel to the beach?

This hotel is 3.9 mi (21-min drive) from Plage de Huningue and 15 mi (28-min drive) from Isteiner Schwellen. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Motel One Basel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Motel One Basel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between CHF 19.50 and 19.90 for adults, CHF 0 and 19.90 for children. It's available every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Motel One Basel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grand Casino Basel (5-min drive) and Casino Barriere De Blotzheim (11-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Motel One Basel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Motel One Basel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Motel One Basel have a pool?

Motel One Basel does not have a pool.

Does Motel One Basel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Motel One Basel to downtown Basel?

Motel One Basel is 0.2 mi away from Basel.

Motel One Basel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 404 out of 619 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 619 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 619 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 619 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 619 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and close to zmas market!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

john

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Christmas Market right next door
Perfect location to visit Christmas markets. One is literally right outside the hotel front door. What i didn't like? The bed had two twin- sized duvets. I hate duvets and the twin size made it impractical to really sleep together. Tha AC wasn't working and the room was too warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In the centre of the Christmas Market, very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Hotel for Basel
Motel one was a perfect location for our three day visit. The proximity to Christmas markets was our main choice with a young baby. Tram station outside hotel and an ideal location to explore the old town. The hotel has a very welcoming warm lobby area perfect when returning from walking in the winter chill. I would definitely be looking at Motel One’s other locations when on future holidays.
View from Hotel entrance
Christmas market stall close to hotel entrance
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay here again! The hotel is new and in a prime location to shopping and dining. Our room overlooked one of the Christmas Markets, you stepped out the front door and you were there, yet in our room you couldn’t hear any outside noise! The bar and lounge area was excellent and well attended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD, ST ALBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One night stay before catching a river cruise. The hotel was relatively close to the dock. The Christmas market was literally right outside the door. Great location for what we wanted. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location to Christmas Market, great Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

MARIAN

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience at Motel One Basel. Our room was clean and comfortable, quiet and cosy. The bar area downstairs was welcoming and the staff excellent. So convenient for the Christmas Markets and exploring the beautiful city of Basel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and nice amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

alita, College Station

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great comfortable hotel steps away from the Christmas market. Very clean, great amenities, comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bright modern hotel, large and quiet room. Negatives - no coffee machine or kettle in room (hot drinks £6 each in 24-hr hotel bar!); no dedicated breakfast area, food eaten at whatever seating in lounge you could find (very busy at certain times), fairly basic food selection. Room safe too small to take laptop - the thing I most wanted to keep safe!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Great location! Wonderful room!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well outside the hotel and the Christmas Market was right there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay in a very central location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, clean and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice modern hotel in a great location in old town. Couldn’t be better for finding restaurants museums shopping etc. Breakfast was very good and nice large lobby to breakfast and relax in. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Room decent size for Europe. Could have used 2nd chair in room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, convenient hotel, just steps from tram, shopping, and restaurants. Friendly, helpful staff. Christmas market outside hotel front door. Fun time to be in Basel. Super location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie, White Rock

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel in the heart of the Christmas market. Check in was a breeze. We booked a room with terrace and enjoyed a wonderful view of the Mather square and downtown. Free tram tickets allowed us easy travel back to the train station. Highly recommend! Lobby is a bar/restaurant, very inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024