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City Inn Basel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Basel

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Deluxe Room with Twin Beds, accessible by the elevator | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
Interior
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Terrace/patio
In the heart of Sankt Alban, City Inn Basel offers a comfortable retreat. Enjoy in-room WiFi, valet parking, and an area shuttle to explore nearby Basel Zoo. Guests also appreciate the helpful staff and amenities like an electric car charging station and front-desk safe.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £95
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct

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Budget Room with Queen Bed, only accessible by the stairs | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Budget Room with Queen Bed, only accessible by the stairs

7.6 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room with Twin Beds, accessible by the elevator | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room with Twin Beds, accessible by the elevator

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room with King Bed, accessible by the elevator | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room with King Bed, accessible by the elevator

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 269 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Budget Room with Twin Beds, only accessible by stairs

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Budget Room with Twin Beds, only accessible by stairs

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Small Single Room, only accessible by the stairs | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Small Single Room, only accessible by the stairs

7.4 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Located in Sankt Alban, a neighbourhood in Basel, City Inn Basel is near the airport and near a train station. Theater Basel and Basel Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include BIS Tower and Basler Muenster. Basel Zoo and Botanischer Garten der Universitat are also worth visiting.
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Centralbahnplatz 14, Basel, 4002

What's nearby

  • Basel Zoo - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Basel Art Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Basler Muenster - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Marktplatz - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Congress Center Basel - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Basel SBB Station - 2 min walk
  • Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Spettacolo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brezelkönig - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Centralbahnplatz Basel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

City Inn Basel

Hotel located in Sankt Alban
City Inn Basel provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a local area shuttle
  • An electric car charging station, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at City Inn Basel boast comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Covered valet parking on site (CHF 30 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 30 per person

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Elisabethenanlage 5, 4002 Basel]
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with lift service.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 35 per pet, per day
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 30 per person
  • Valet parking fee: CHF 30 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 35 per pet, 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

City Basel
City Inn Basel Hotel
City Inn Basel Basel
City Inn Basel Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

Is City Inn Basel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 35 per pet, per day. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at City Inn Basel?

As of 14 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Inn Basel on 10 Oct 2025 start from £94.94, including 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 City Inn Basel?

Valet parking is available for CHF 30 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at City Inn Basel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at City Inn Basel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is City Inn Basel located?

Located in Sankt Alban, this hotel is steps away from Via Gottardo and BIS Tower. Offene Kirche Elisabethen and Theater Basel are also within 10 minutes. Basel SBB Station and Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) are within a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

City Inn Basel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 482 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 482 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 482 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 482 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 482 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the third time I have stayed here. Dog friendly, close to the train station, very good value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central location, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Hayley

I was pretty disappointed in my room Not like the photos and a bit jaded - needs a bit of a freshen up/painting etc. Other rooms looked much nicer but based on mine, I wouldn’t recommend. Location is ok but a bit of a walk to anything ‘nice’, convenient for bus to airport/train connections.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Amenities
The City Inn offers a real bargain in Basel, so long as you like an architectural puzzle. A single building has been subdivided into one expensive hotel and one mid-price hotel, and all the rooms and passageways in between the two that didn't quite make sense have been called the City Inn. You check in at the posh hotel and have a fine breakfast in a panoramic 8th floor room in the mid-price hotel, and somewhere in between you wander various corridors and bits of staircase looking for your room. It will be odd when you find it, but comfortable, and very reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay while traveling through area. Location perfect - right next to train/tram/bus. Room was good for 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

E

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

Basel Weekend

Hotel extremely convenient for the main Swiss railway station. Also located close to one of the main tram hubs making it extremely easy to get around the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

machiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Some rooms only have partial lift access, so you may need to manually carry your luggage up a flight of stairs or so - but it’s a great, economical base in Basel that’s totally worth the effort. The room is pop-modern, simple but clean and highly functional layout, with a comfortable pillow and duvet and thoughtful amenities that make you feel well looked after without excess. The staff are very professional and friendly, assisting with check-in, and self-checkout is available via the email notification you receive. I’d be very happy to book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Anne

It was clean and convenient to the train station. I knew that it was a walk up, but three flights of 16 steps each with a suitcase is too much. There was a very noisy rom AC and opening the tiny window just let in more noise from the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel sencillo pero conveniente por su ubicación para conocer Basel y algunas ciudades cercanas
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gurcharn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the train station and public transportation. Pillows were too soft and need to be replaced to get good night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mihaela

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

Perfect hotel with good location

Nice and friendly staff, clean and comfort room. Very good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Does the job

Simple single room, does the job for a few nights for short weekend break
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent proximity to the station. The property is an add-on for the more prestigious Hotel Metropol. The directions to the breakfast room were confusing so we made ourselves comfortable in the only one we could find. It didn't seem to go down very well. Perhaps because it was the Metropols dining room. Would we use the City Inn again? Probably.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Xmas markets

Perfect location for city break
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very. Centrally located with free transit for customers. The team members were exceptional and service oriented. There were missing tiles in the shower with a very slow drain. Slow to fix the drain and the leaking HVAC unit that was leaking water into the room. Breakfast was GREAT! Recommend they change it up with sausage instead of bacon everyday.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for early train
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thanks a lot for the kindness, excellent service and delicious breakfast❤️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to train station, walkable to city center. Free city pass.clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very polite staff..great location for quick overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness
Not very clear or helpful checking in (there appears to be 3 hotels combined into one) basic amenities good central location though
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Room was compact and clean. Decent breakfast. Super convenient location near the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy walk from train station, and not too far to walk into the city. Unexpected colour scheme and lighting in the shower!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024