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Krafft Basel

4.0 star property
Historic hotel connected to the convention center in Basel City Centre with 24-hour business center

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Krafft Basel

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Front of property
Standard Double Room, Balcony, River View | Balcony view
Junior Suite, River View | Living area
Outdoor banquet area
Junior Suite, River View | Room amenity

Overview of Krafft Basel

8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Rheingasse 12, Basel, BS, 4058
  • Popular LocationBasel University5 min walk
  • Popular LocationBasel Town Hall6 min walk
  • Popular LocationMarktplatz6 min walk
  • Popular LocationBasel Bad Station19 min walk
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Room options

Standard Double Room, Balcony, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 269 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room, Balcony, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 107 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Junior Studio Suite, Balcony, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 269 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - twin
  • 269 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, City View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - twin
  • 269 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 107 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, City View

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - twin
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room, City View

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 107 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Basel

Located on the waterfront, Krafft Basel is in Basel City Centre neighborhood and is connected to a rail/subway station. Basel Art Museum and Basel Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Basler Muenster and Spalentor. 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 Town Hall - 6 min walk
  • Congress Center Basel - 9 min walk
  • Basler Muenster - 10 min walk
  • Basel Art Museum - 12 min walk
  • Basel Zoo - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Basel Bad Station - 19 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 2 min walk
  • Starbucks - 3 min walk
  • Ufer7 - 1 min walk
  • Manora Restaurant - 2 min walk
  • Restaurant "Zum Schmale Wurf - 1 min walk

About this property

Krafft Basel

Upscale historic hotel near Basel Town Hall
Located close to Basler Muenster and Basel Historical Museum, Krafft Basel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The onsite restaurant, Restaurant Krafft, features international cuisine and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour business center.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and 1 meeting room
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers, a water dispenser, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's books and art supplies
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 25 per stay); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Krafft

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1873
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 15 2024 to March 22 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40.0 per day

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 25 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 25.00 per stay (2133 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CHF 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 40.0 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Krafft Basel
Krafft Hotel
Krafft Hotel Basel
Krafft Am Rhein Basel
Krafft Basel Hotel
Krafft Basel Hotel
Krafft Basel Basel
Krafft Basel Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

Is Krafft Basel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Krafft Basel?

As of Mar 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Krafft Basel on Mar 31, 2024 start from CA $265.98, 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.

What time is check-in at Krafft Basel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Krafft Basel?

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

Where is Krafft Basel located?

Located in Basel City Centre, this historic hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Basel Town Hall, Basler Muenster, and Basel Art Museum. Basel Historical Museum and Spalentor are also within 15 minutes. Marktplatz Tram Stop is 5 minutes by foot and University Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

Krafft Basel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 293 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 293 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 293 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 293 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 293 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

HUSSAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

JOSHUA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the premium room on the roof with a huge bathroom and bathtub. Room was always the right temperature with a big covered balcony. No minibar/fridge but had a coffee machine and hot water maker in the room Parking was a bit difficult but the staff went above and beyond to figure it out for us. Very close to all of downtown Basel. Small, very basic breakfast for 20cfh per person is not worth it but all in all very nice quiet hotel on the water. Once again, amazing staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

peter

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren, Charlotte

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great smaller hotel right on the Rhine River in Basel with perfectly located within a short walk to the old town and many attractions. During our stay the annual Christmas market was just outside which was quite fun but did make accessing the hotel require a block or two walk with our luggage. We enjoyed a penthouse suite which didn't have much of a view but was spacious, clean and very quiet for a restful night's sleep. We'd certainly consider a return visit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice old world property, in great location with great views over the river. Coffee, water and snacks available on each floor for guests included in price. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not sure how it is 4 stars
The room was not clean at all. Dust in many places, a lot of hair in the bathroom. There is no fridge, kettle, coffee maker in the room. Instead, they were very proud of their shared facilities and explained how you could sit and read and have a cosy time. However, the "space" is at the stairwell, and our floor had one chair to sit on. There were not enough clean cups and tea spoons, most of the tea canisters were empty. The fridge was crowded by another guest's champagne bottle and take-away box (the fridge was very small and shared by the whole floor). A few days before our stay the hotel sent an email to let us know that there would be a street party on the weekend of our stay. 1) the email was in german only, so I could only halfway understand it and 2) if I had known sooner than a couple of days before then I would have rebooked to another hotel. As such, there was nothing we could do and the extremely overexcited woman in reception simply offered us some earplugs and advice us that staying in the city is expected to be noisy. And it was :( The most important advice for breakfast is: Get there early. The first day it took almost 30 min to get a small cup of coffee and the food was not all restocked. Furthermore, it looked rather "worn" since it was a buffet and had had many "hands on it" before us. The next morning we had to get up early for a flight and the breakfast was actually a pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Assegid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was so helpful and friendly. We had an amazing view of the river! There were a couple of things that were an issue: the bathroom was so tiny- you couldn’t do anything at the sink without getting water all over the floor. The toilet was so close to the shower that I kept hitting my leg and knee on it while trying to clean off. I finally learned my lesson and stood sideways and cleaned off. The pillows were so flat that I found folding it up helped the first night. Then, I requested a second pillow which helped a bit. The bed was comfortable, though. The room was a bit too sparse. Overall, a pleasant staff, a decent breakfast (great cup of coffee), and great view of the river but next time in Basel I will probably opt for a different hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023