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Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Modern amenities and exceptional service create an urban oasis at this Basel retreat where guests can enjoy Japanese cuisine and plan their next adventure

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The Royal Hotel in Basel City Centre offers a peaceful escape with thoughtful touches. Guests can savor Japanese cuisine on-site, connect with in-room WiFi, and enjoy services like express check-in and dry cleaning. The tranquil terrace is perfect for recharging.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is £123
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug

Room options

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Comfort Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Comfort Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Junior Suite, Balcony

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black office chair, a bed with white bedding, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small round table, a black chair, and a desk with a computer. There are two wall-mounted pictures depicting urban scenes.

Junior Suite, Patio

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Basel City Centre neighbourhood, Royal Hotel is connected to the convention centre. St. Matthew Parish and The Palantine are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Rosentalanlage and Stuecki Shopping Center Basel. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at St. Jakob-Park, or consider a night out at Musical Theater Basel. Visit our Basel travel guide
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Schwarzwaldallee 179, Basel, BS, 4058

What's nearby

  • A building with classical architecture, featuring arched windows and columns.
    Basel Art Museum
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • A historic European square with ornate buildings, a prominent tower, and cobblestone streets.
    Marktplatz
    6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.
    Basler Muenster
    7 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Rosentalanlage
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Congress Center Basel
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Basel Bad Station
    2 min walk
  • Riehen Niederholz S-Bahn
    3 min drive
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Heritage Restaurant
    9 min walk
  • Bambus nest
    7 min walk
  • McDonald's
    1 min walk
  • Executive Lounge
    7 min walk
  • Restaurant Ziegelhof
    10 min walk

About this property

Royal Hotel

  • Hotel located in Basel City Centre
  • Royal Hotel provides amenities, such as a terrace and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
    • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a front desk safe
    • A lift
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hairdryers and shampoo
    • 90-cm flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (CHF 25 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Built in 2000
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 90-cm flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
For check-in outside these hours, guests are kindly requested to use the self-check-in terminal next to the hotel entrance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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

  • Covered self-parking fee: CHF 25 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Hotel?

As of 5 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Hotel on 18 Aug 2026 start from £123, 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 Royal Hotel?

Self-parking is available for CHF 25 per day.

What time is check-in at Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Royal Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Royal Hotel located?

Located in Basel City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Rosentalanlage and Congress Center Basel. Jean Tinguely Museum and Musical Theater Basel are also within 15 minutes. Basel Bad Station is only a 2-minute walk and Marktplatz Tram Stop is 21 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Royal Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 148 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and easy to use Public transport to get everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Philipp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable hotel, nice breakfast. Good location in proximity to Badischer Bahnhof and Hoffmann La Roche headquarters.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Amenities
Fantastic customer service and food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pierre-Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good for family. Parking at train station covered in part by the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great little hotel if you want to use the DBB station and not the SBB. Huge room, clean and comfortable. Eating options are great at the station across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff. Room was clean and comfortable with plenty of space. Hotel was centrally located. Staff was helpful with accessing city transportation. Breakfast was nice. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Efrain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ann

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

Royal hotel

Staff were amazing, helpful and friendly, checkin easy, only slight issue was the fold down bed mattress was very thin and had metal bars prodding through when you lay down for the 4th person in our room, great to get our Basel travel cards too, location brilliant so overall highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Awesome staff and place to stay

The young lady at the front desk was extremely helpful to us, and offered us directions to the city. It was so nice to have the transport pass even though we had Swiss Rail passes that we could have used, but hat was a very nice touch. The room was so nice and large and the bed was fantastic!!!!! It was quite and very well positioned in the city. Love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not centrally located, but still convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its excellent. The room design is minimalist with appropriate and useful amenities its very spacious , it spotless, bed and pillows are great. It smelled clean and fresh, the staff are awesome and very helpful! Jizelle and Katie especially. We would stay here again .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Not being able to easily leave suitcases at reception , because it’s more like serviced rooms than a hotel was difficult but being able to check in at 12 and access our room straight away was really good .
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant next door serves pizza, pizza, and pizza. Total lodging bill ended up $45 higher than quoted online. Facility is fine, that’s as far as it goes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Traveling from Canada, we found Basel to be quite expensive. That said, Royal Hotel provided really good value for money. It was professionally run, the self check-in was easy, and being across the street from transit was very convenient. The unit was small, but very clean and as advertised. There were 5 of us (two adults and three teen children) and had a good sleep. It was nice to have a (small) work area too. We'd stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

gurjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was a bit dated and it felt like I was the only guest! No front desk staff in the evening - had to get in outside via a machine which was a little unnerving. In the morning the front desk attendee was very polite and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Katrina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very loud and the building was shaking throughout the night as the hotel is directly across from the German train station. unsure what bit me overnight (10 bites), but it wasn’t a mosquito. Front desk was staffed with very welcoming and helpful people! We appreciated the Basel card that provided free transportation and half off museums. Loved the city of Basel, but would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the fantastic views from the balcony, and the bed was comfortable, but wish the sofa bed was better. Our daughter has bad hips so our sleeping arrangements had to be adjusted to accommodate her. Convenient location near Coop and Basel BB train station, but a bit far from everything else. On the expensive side for what you're getting, but I understand prices are higher during Fasnacht. The shower was terrible - intermittent intervals of cold water throughout every shower, lasting a minute or more each time, made the shower experience unpleasant.The staff was fantastic and helpful, however.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The checkin was effortless and the room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel clean and modern well placed near to tram stop and train station
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, cleanliness, everything was great. Oh yeah (too long hallways) we were second from the end.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

rohin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tasuku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's very convenient to use train and bus. You can use Basel pass provided by the hotel, to go anywhere you like in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dietmar

Das ist kein richtiges Hotel, man hat hier die 4. Etage eines Wohnhauses zum Hotel deklariert. Frühstück muss am Vortag bestellt werden da es kein Buffet gibt.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Erdogan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lage ist super mit der Nähe zum Bahnhof
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chambre propre et grande
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025