GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel

4.0 star property
Basel hotel with spa and bar/lounge

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe
1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe
Discover the perfect blend of luxury and sustainability at GAIA Hotel Basel. Indulge in a delicious breakfast buffet, rejuvenate with reflexology or a deep-tissue massage at Spa, or unwind with WiFi. The hotel's attentive staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
  • Minibar

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Exclusive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 65 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Comfort Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Gorgeous king Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Gorgeous twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Smart queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Smart Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Smart twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Centralbahnstrasse 13-15, Basel, 4002

What's nearby

  • Basel Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Basler Muenster - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Marktplatz - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St. Jakobshalle - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport) - 23 min drive
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport) - 24 min drive
  • Basel SBB Station - 1 min walk
  • Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) - 2 min walk
  • Basel Station - 3 min walk
  • Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 19 min walk
  • University Tram Stop - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Spettacolo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kaffeemacher - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Centralbahnplatz Basel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Malibu Nation - ‬2 min walk

About this property

GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel

Enjoy your visit to Basel with a stay at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages or reflexology. A bar/lounge, a sauna and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast. Public transportation is close by: Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop is only 5 minutes on foot.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Turkish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 86 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • On-site self-parking (CHF 23 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–noon on weekends
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (775 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Free stocked minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CHF 100.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Self-parking costs CHF 23 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

National rating

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

Also known as

Gaia Hotel Basel
Gaia Basel

Frequently asked questions

Does GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

Yes. Self-parking costs CHF 23 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing is available.

Is there an on-site casino at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Basel (5-min drive) and Casino Barriere De Blotzheim (12-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and make the most of other amenities such as a sauna.

What's the area around GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel like?

GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop and 8 minutes' walk from Basel University.

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GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a superb buffet and attentive service. (57 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and clean rooms

Excellent staff and overall very high standards of service. Very friendly staff in general. Central location and very clean room.
Sameer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous location - handy for everything. Super clean and friendly staff, lovely breakfast.
Joanna, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and staff very friendly and helpful.
Zoryana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing from beginning to finish, friendly and professional. Excellent breakfast and location.
Roberto, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great ambiance and fantastic breakfast Very friendly staff
Birgit, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very conveniently located, excellent breakfast
Susanna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent breakfast and nice quiet room close to train station
Kerri, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect near train station

Very basic, but clean and friendly, close to the train station, breakfast included.
Cassia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location - across the street from the train station. Exceedingly friendly staff.
Cynthia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was an amazing hotel to stay while in Basel. The service, rooms and breakfast were excellent. Close to the train station and trams, so it was very easy to get around. Id stay here again.
Carol, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
Brian W, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a great location Friendly staff, clean, wonderful breakfast buffet
Yumie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very helpful and friendly with our many questions about the area. The location was perfect for our stay
Christine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable place to stay.
Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the restaurant at the corner Alte Post the people were wonderful and the food was amazing.
Jeannette, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

comfortable room convenent location
Sachiko, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenience and comfort

A delightful hotel right by the railway station. The hotel is nicely furnished, spotlessly clean and serves a splendid breakfast.
Terence, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, 1 min walk to Basel train station and very nice rooms, with excellent breakfast
Firdos, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was extremely hospitable and welcoming. The location was perfect for using public transportation around the city. The room was cozy and clean, and the breakfast buffet was simply superb! Highly recommend!
Shari, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient being across the road from the train station and very good soundproofing because I couldn't hear anything inside the room.
Erzsebet, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was uniformly wonderful. Great family-owned hotel that has retained its old-world ambiance. Amenities included some free wine, beer, juice into the room refrigerator, great breakfast buffet and the special Basel card. That allowed us to ride the trams for free.
Michele, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in an excellent location. Very helpful and friendly staff. Excellent breakfast and comfortable rooms.
Erica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly small family owned property - would definitely stay there again.
Emily, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience! Extremely helpful and accomodating staff, particularly Patrick.
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location just outside the train station. Clean, safe, comfortable. Staff very kind.
Nicole, 1-night trip