Essential by Dorint Basel City

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A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Essential by Dorint Basel City . The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Cote Jardin, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and curtains.

Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

Essential Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a balcony, a cityscape view, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a balcony, a cityscape view, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.

Essential Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

Essential Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Located in Basel City Centre, a neighborhood in Basel, Essential by Dorint Basel City is near the airport and near a train station. Skulpturhalle and Caricature and Cartoon Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Peterskirche and The Palantine. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at St. Jakob-Park or St. Jakob Gartenbad. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Basel travel guide
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Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel, BS, 4058

What's nearby

  • A historic European square with ornate buildings, a prominent tower, and cobblestone streets.
    Marktplatz
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • A modern building with a sign reading "museum basel" at dusk.
    Basel Art Museum
    3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.
    Basler Muenster
    7 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Musical Theater Basel
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Congress Center Basel
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Basel Bad Station
    10 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop
    19 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Executive Lounge
    8 min walk
  • Boo
    6 min walk
  • Che Vuoi
    7 min walk
  • Bar Rouge
    8 min walk
  • Bambus nest
    8 min walk

About this property

Essential by Dorint Basel City

  • Upscale hotel located in Basel City Centre
  • Consider a stay at Essential by Dorint Basel City and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Cote Jardin, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
    • An electric car charging station, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 171 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • More amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
    • Free toiletries and hair dryers
    • 26-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: GreenSign Hotel. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Essential by Dorint Basel City pet-friendly?

Yes, Essential by Dorint Basel City allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 132 lbs per pet. There's a fee of CHF 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

As of Nov 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essential by Dorint Basel City on Nov 22, 2026 start from CA $239, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CHF 25 per day.

What time is check-in at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Essential by Dorint Basel City located?

Located in Basel City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Musical Theater Basel, Rosentalanlage, and Congress Center Basel. Stucki Business Park and Stuecki Shopping Center Basel are also within 1 mi (2 km). Marktplatz Tram Stop is 19 minutes by foot and University Tram Stop is 21 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Essential by Dorint Basel City Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 581 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1003 reviews

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8/10 Good

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Overall clean nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stay. Perfect service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice and clean hotel. Staff is friendly and helpful. Br
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Comfortable room for a family. Breakfast was great with many options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great breakfast enjoyed more while eating out in the garden. Warm Staff always willing to help
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel and staff were excellent and if you have an event at Jakobshalle the no 14 tram stop is 2 blocks and goes direct. My only issue was the area that lacked restaurants and limited hours
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff so serviceminded
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, inexpensive and great breakfast and restaurant
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place for tourist
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Spacious rooms, friendly and helpful staff close to transport
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel in beautiful Basel. Great breakfast and service from all staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great, friendly hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

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This hotel was in walking distance to the city center. However the air conditioning was lacking during the heatwave that was upon us. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location, close to public transportation, comfortable bed, good shower.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, well situated and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location

Front Desk staff was very helpful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff, clean, and easy to find and park. Great to have a transport card, an easy tram into city centre. Would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Front desk service very kind , helpful and professional . Breakfast excellent and location accessible to train
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyed staying here. Staff was nice and parking area was large too. Would definitely stY again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

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Good central location, perfectly acceptable for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely staff. Clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, lovely staff and very clean. Close to the theatre and great transport links. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy. Reception staff were helpful. Location was easy to take a public transport into the cultural centre or to the main Train Station. Breakfast had almost everything you could want, so many options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great breakfast and exceptional receptionist

Angela on reception was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Great breakfast choice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024