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Our top choices for Basel Zoo hotels

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1. Mövenpick Hotel Basel

Mövenpick Hotel Basel
4.5 star property
Sankt Alban, 1.1 km from Basel Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (653 reviews)
"Staff was wonderful, hotel was beautiful and comfortable."
United States
Alberto
The price is CA $271
CA $296 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Mövenpick Hotel Basel
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

2. Hotel Spalentor

Hotel Spalentor
4.0 star property
1.3 km from Basel Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"The staff was great and the room was very nice!! Very comfortable and I’d definitely recommend the hotel."
United States
Margaret
The price is CA $234
CA $257 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Hotel Spalentor
Front of property

3. Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel
4.5 star property
Altstadt Grossbasel, 1.5 km from Basel Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (823 reviews)
"Unique boutique hotel, with gorgeous rooms, dining, and location in old town Basel."
Canada
Kevin
The price is CA $371
CA $400 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Hotel Märthof Basel
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4. GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel

GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel
4.0 star property
Sankt Alban, 0.9 km from Basel Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (728 reviews)
"Friendly staff, good experience overall!"
United States
Weizhong
The price is CA $358
CA $386 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel
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5. Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
Vorstädte, 0.9 km from Basel Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (965 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful and answered all our questions. The breakfast was fabulous and the location was perfect for walking everywhere we wanted to go."
United States
Joyce
The price is CA $158
CA $179 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Terrace/patio

6. Motel One Basel

Motel One Basel
3.0 star property
Altstadt Grossbasel, 1.2 km from Basel Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (789 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Ideal location. Excellent staff"
United Kingdom
Alison
The price is CA $201
CA $223 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Motel One Basel
Dining

7. B&B Pappelweg - 2

B&B Pappelweg - 2
2.0 star property
3.7 km from Basel Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (93 reviews)
"The hosts were so thoughtful. Walked us to the bus stop to show us the way, recommended restaurants, totally planned our trip to Luzern..even fixed us special tea for our allergy coughs we brought with us. Looking forward to staying there in the future."
United States
Connie
The price is CA $196
CA $217 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
B&B Pappelweg - 2
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

8. Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
3.5 star property
Sankt Alban, 0.9 km from Basel Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent central location. Very clean and comfortable room."
United Kingdom
Anushka
The price is CA $245
CA $255 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
Terrace/patio

9. Boutique Hotel Waldhaus

Boutique Hotel Waldhaus
3.0 star property
5.2 km from Basel Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (51 reviews)
"Everything was very nice and perfect. Great atmosphere, good location, kind staff."
Denmark
Tim
The price is CA $270
CA $293 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Boutique Hotel Waldhaus
Design Studio, Garden View

10. SET Hotel.Residence by Teufelhof Basel

SET Hotel.Residence by Teufelhof Basel
4.0 star property
Vorstädte, 1.1 km from Basel Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (248 reviews)
"Great room, location and friendly and helpful staff."
Canada
Richard
The price is CA $288
CA $313 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
SET Hotel.Residence by Teufelhof Basel
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

11. Hotel Villa K - Basel Airport

Hotel Villa K - Basel Airport
4.0 star property
4.3 km from Basel Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (820 reviews)
"The staff at Hotel Villa K are what set it apart - we had a truly excellent stay with WONDERFUL customer service (down to the receptionist writing out a note for me to most easily purchase bus tickets to get to downtown Basel). A delightful jewel of a hotel!"
Canada
Bethany
The price is CA $187
CA $209 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Hotel Villa K - Basel Airport
Terrace/patio

12. ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels

ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels
4.0 star property
Vorstädte, 0.9 km from Basel Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (201 reviews)
"Clean and well maintained hotel. Veey good breackfast"
United Kingdom
federico
The price is CA $213
CA $236 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

13. Der Teufelhof Basel

Der Teufelhof Basel
3.5 star property
Altstadt Grossbasel, 1.1 km from Basel Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (894 reviews)
"Superb breakfast, with excellent, custom-made cooked eggs on offer. The choice of breads was also terrific."
United States
James
The price is CA $245
CA $269 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Der Teufelhof Basel
Free daily continental breakfast

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Basel Allschwil by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Basel Allschwil by IHG
3.5 star property
2.5 km from Basel Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (239 reviews)
"The staff went out of their way to help us, and always with a smile. The food was excellent with reasonable variety at breakfast. transportation/ bus station is 10 meters from the entrance. I loved this place."
United States
Ayman
The price is CA $236
CA $259 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Basel Allschwil by IHG
Terrace/patio

15. Hotel Victoria

Hotel Victoria
4.0 star property
Sankt Alban, 0.9 km from Basel Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (616 reviews)
"Had a pleasant stay here, location is superb, easy accessibility."
Malaysia
Siew Chyn
The price is CA $253
CA $278 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Hotel Victoria
Bar (on property)

16. Pullman Basel Europe

Pullman Basel Europe
4.0 star property
Clara, 2.3 km from Basel Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (854 reviews)
"Everything about this property was great but especially the staff the room snd breakfast. "
United States
Jeff
The price is CA $268
CA $292 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Pullman Basel Europe
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17. Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
4.0 star property
Kleinbasel, 1.9 km from Basel Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (166 reviews)
"Really nice hotel in a great location, everything was as described on the website."
United Kingdom
Seth
The price is CA $258
CA $282 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
Bar (on property)

18. Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel - Member of Design Hotels

Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel - Member of Design Hotels
4.0 star property
Vorstädte, 1.3 km from Basel Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (509 reviews)
"Excellent staff great location "
Canada
Desiree
The price is CA $331
CA $358 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel - Member of Design Hotels
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19. Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat
3.0 star property
Altstadt Grossbasel, 1.5 km from Basel Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (731 reviews)
"Nice and quiet location, friendly staff..excellent breakfast"
United States
Ismael
The price is CA $191
CA $213 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Central City Hotel Rochat
Buffet

20. Hotel Wettstein

Hotel Wettstein
3.5 star property
Basel City Centre, 2 km from Basel Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (459 reviews)
"Great hotel. "
United Kingdom
Fiona
The price is CA $211
CA $234 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Hotel Wettstein
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Compare popular hotels close to Basel Zoo

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
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Mövenpick Hotel Basel
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
653 reviews
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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Hotel Spalentor
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
View
Front of property
Hotel Märthof Basel
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
823 reviews
View
Exterior
GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
728 reviews
View
Exterior
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
965 reviews
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Top Basel Zoo Hotel Reviews

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Was exactly what I was looking for."
Stephen 3-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Basel Zoo?
Basel Zoo is located in a welcoming area of Basel known for its interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 150 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Basel Zoo?
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Basel Zoo. Other good choices close by include Hotel Schweizerhof Basel and Central City Hotel Rochat.
How many hotels are there close to Basel Zoo?
Expedia has 150 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Basel Zoo.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Basel Zoo, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Basel Zoo.
What can I see and do near Basel Zoo?
Study the collections at Basel Historical Museum, Basel Art Museum, or Vitra Design Museum. Offene Kirche Elisabethen, Peterskirche, and White and Blue House are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can check out the local talent at Theater Basel, Baseldytschi Bihni, and Theater Fauteuil.