Hotel Metropol Basel
4.0 star property

Upscale hotel, walk to Basel Zoo

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Hotel Metropol Basel

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Reception
Exterior detail
Double Room (First)
Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, towels
Comfort Single Room

Overview of Hotel Metropol Basel

8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Elisabethenanlage 5, Basel, 4002
  • Popular LocationBasel SBB Station1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBasel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station)1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBIS Tower3 min walk
  • AirportBasel (BSL-EuroAirport)16 min drive
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Room options

Double Room (First)

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room (Style)

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Comfort Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Single Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Basel

Hotel Metropol Basel is located in Sankt Alban, a neighborhood in Basel, and is near the airport and near a train station. Beyeler Foundation and Vitra Design Museum are cultural highlights, while Basler Muenster is a notable landmark. Check out an event or a game at St. Jakob-Park, and consider making time for Basel Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.

What's nearby

  • Basel Zoo - 8 min walk
  • Basler Muenster - 13 min walk
  • Marktplatz - 17 min walk
  • Congress Center Basel - 3 min drive
  • St. Jakobshalle - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Basel SBB Station - 1 min walk
  • Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caffè Spettacolo - 2 min walk
  • Kaffeemacher - 4 min walk
  • Starbucks Centralbahnplatz Basel - 1 min walk
  • Burger King - 1 min walk
  • ViCAFE - 1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Metropol Basel

Upscale hotel near Basel Zoo
Hotel Metropol Basel is located close to Basler Muenster and Marktplatz, and provides dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Free newspapers, concierge services, and an elevator
  • A front-desk safe, a computer station, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Metropol Basel include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Self parking on site (CHF 30 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (CHF 30 per night)
  • Extended parking on site (CHF 30 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 30 per person

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Built in 1980
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 30 per person
  • Self parking fee: CHF 30 per night
  • Valet parking fee: CHF 30 per night
  • Extended parking fee: CHF 30 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Swiss Quality
Metropol Swiss Quality
Metropol Swiss Quality Basel
Metropol Swiss Quality Hotel
Metropol Swiss Quality Hotel Basel
Hotel Metropol Basel
Metropol Basel
Swiss q Metropol Basel
Hotel Metropol Basel Hotel
Hotel Metropol Basel Basel
Hotel Metropol Basel Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Metropol Basel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Metropol Basel?

As of Mar 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Metropol Basel on Apr 1, 2024 start from CA $165.49, 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 at Hotel Metropol Basel?

Self parking is available for CHF 30 per night. Valet parking is available for CHF 30 per night. Extended parking is available for CHF 30 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Metropol Basel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Metropol Basel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Metropol Basel located?

Located in Sankt Alban, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Basel Zoo and Basler Muenster. Marktplatz and Congress Center Basel are also within 2 mi (3 km). Basel SBB Station and Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) are within a 2-minute walk.

Hotel Metropol Basel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 435 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 435 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 435 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 435 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 435 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Desmond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very centrally located and easy to go to everywhere. Close to the main train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Joanne, Fenwick

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, fit for my purposes as. Convenient and near to transport. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wai Chun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Deirdre, Belle Harbor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entrance is up a flight of stairs, so be prepared if you have heavy suitcases. There is no one available to help.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Clean & comfortable room. Breakfast very basic. Superb central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, basic room- comfy mattress, very clean and cozy. Great location right by the train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Miu Hang

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We travelled to Basel by TGV. Metropol is very close to station, clean well kept hotel. convenient for trams and dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023