The Best Hotels Closest to Basel Natural History Museum in Basel - 2026 Updated Prices

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A restaurant with a high ceiling and exposed wooden beams, featuring a modern interior with dark chairs and wooden tables.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

An outdoor patio with wicker chairs and a striped umbrella, surrounded by greenery and a gravel path.

A modern room with a large window, a desk, and a chair.

1. Hotel Spalentor

0.5 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Julie

£133

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a classic European architectural style, featuring a prominent corner entrance and multiple balconies.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather sofas, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious restaurant with wooden furniture, hexagonal patterned flooring, and large windows allowing natural light.

A street view with a building labeled "GAIA" and a construction crane in the distance.

2. GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel

Sankt Alban, 0.7 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Lauri

£173

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items and a decorative centerpiece.

A historic building with the name 'SCHWEIZERHOF' prominently displayed, featuring a classic architectural style with multiple windows and balconies.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large column.

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with white linens, a wall-mounted lamp, and a view of a building through a window with red curtains.

3. Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

Sankt Alban, 0.6 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Eric

£130

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a patterned floor.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a television screen on the wall.

A modern hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a ground-level entrance with a glass facade.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a red chair, and a small wooden table.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Basel Allschwil by IHG

1.7 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Jerry

£138

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern restaurant with a long dining area, multiple tables, and chairs. There are large potted plants and hanging lights.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the city.

A modern hotel entrance with a revolving door, glass facade, and potted plants.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a wooden door, and a large mirror.

5. Mövenpick Hotel Basel

Sankt Alban, 0.6 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Steve

£155

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

The exterior of the Steinschanze Stadthotel with large glass windows, a modern design, and a visible entrance.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink, and a mirror.

A reception area with a curved counter, wooden staircase, and pendant lighting.

A dining area with a variety of breads and butter on a table.

6. Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Vorstädte, 0.4 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Crystal

£108

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern reception area with a large, illuminated chandelier, a reception desk, and a seating area.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a mirror, and a small shelf with toiletries.

A modern outdoor patio area with multiple tables and chairs, surrounded by buildings with large windows and a glass structure overhead.

A covered walkway with glass panels, a paved path, and a grassy area with a bench.

7. Pullman Basel Europe

Clara, 0.5 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Jeff

£153

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A long, narrow hallway with a curved ceiling, large windows on both sides, and a brown leather couch at the end.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a small stool, a window with curtains, and two wall-mounted lights.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a hammock, and a round window.

A modern building with multiple circular windows and a ground-level outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

8. Silo Design & Boutique Hostel

Basel City Centre, 1.1 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Noreen

£107

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a view of the interior of a building.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating, and artwork on the walls.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a view of the street.

A modern lounge area with leather seating, a large mural, and a ceiling with multiple light fixtures.

9. Motel One Basel

Altstadt Grossbasel, 0.2 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Andrew

£117

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern kitchen with a long dining table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a view to the outside.

A reception desk with a laptop, a vase with dried plants, and a signboard.

10. City Pop 2Night Basel - Self check-in

1.5 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Howell

£70

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A multi-level atrium with ornate railings and chandeliers.

A bar area with a round counter, pink bar stools, and chandeliers.

A luxurious dining room with chandeliers, round tables, and elegant decor.

An ornate interior with a grand chandelier, intricate ironwork, and a patterned floor.

11. Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois

Altstadt Grossbasel, 0.2 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Adam

£611

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A rooftop terrace with wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, and a view of buildings in the background.

A room with two wicker chairs around a round table, a potted plant, and a view of a street and trees through a large window.

A kitchen counter with various food items, including fruits, cheeses, and a meat platter.

A well-maintained garden with a gazebo, various potted plants, and a stone pathway.

12. B&B Auf dem Wolf - St. Jakob

Sankt Jakob, 1.6 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Bernice

£127

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a mix of seating areas, including a sofa and armchairs, a coffee table, and a console table with a vase. Large windows provide views of the cityscape.

A breakfast setting with a table set for two, including plates with toast, fruit, and a bowl of cereal.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills and weight machines.

A hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, two leather chairs, a small round table with a book and a vase of flowers, and a bookshelf with books and a lamp.

13. Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

Altstadt Grossbasel, 0.3 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Charles

£154

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A modern building with large windows, a covered outdoor seating area, and a well-maintained garden with lavender and other plants.

A modern library with multiple bookshelves, reading tables, and black pendant lights.

A bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a neon sign.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a reception desk.

14. Essential by Dorint Basel City

Basel City Centre, 0.8 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Catherine

£123

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A dining area with tables set for a meal, large arched windows, and a view of a body of water.

A riverside café with outdoor seating, bicycles, and a view of the river and buildings in the background.

A grand spiral staircase with ornate metal railings and a beige handrail.

A room with a view of a church through a window, a table with a lamp, and a radiator.

15. Krafft Basel

Kleinbasel, 0.2 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Cathy

£162

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern lobby with circular ceiling lights, a bar area, seating arrangements, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern restaurant with round tables, black chairs, and a bar area with a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.

16. Novotel Basel City

Sankt Jakob, 1 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Mike

£126

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

17. Hotel im Schlosspark

1.6 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

£181

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A riverside walkway with a modern building in the background and a bridge extending over the water.

A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a menu board listing breakfast and drinks.

A modern hotel entrance with a unique wall design and a QR code for information.

A modern restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a marble wall.

18. Dasbreitehotel

Breite, 1.1 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Sherri

£103

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern building with a slatted facade and a traditional building in the background.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, two beds, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a sofa, green cushions, a glass table with bottles, and a tall white column.

A spacious indoor dining area with high ceilings and large windows. Tables are set with chairs and dining ware.

19. TOP HOTEL ODELYA Basel

0.6 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Marvin

£168

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern hotel with a distinctive red facade and a multi-story structure with balconies.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a modern interior design.

A modern hotel lobby with a red carpet, a reception desk, and a large, curved ceiling light fixture.

A gym with exercise equipment, a large window with a view, and a digital screen displaying workout options.

20. Airport Hotel Basel

St. Johann, 1.7 mi from Basel Natural History Museum

Andrew

£130

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Basel Natural History Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Spalentor	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel	9.6 Exceptional 748 reviews	View
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Basel Allschwil by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 252 reviews	View
Mövenpick Hotel Basel	9.6 Exceptional 679 reviews	View

Top Basel Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Central City Hotel Rochat

10/10 Excellent

"In the middle of downtown close to tram"

Der Teufelhof Basel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff wonderful and helpful"

The Passage Urban & Lifestyle Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous hotel in the heart of Basel, within walking distance from the old city centre precinct. The staff were friendly and wonderful. There is a limited amount of parking onsite, but not for the faint-hearted, as the car park is narrow and the parking spaces are small."

Krafft Basel

10/10 Excellent

"I can't imagine a more perfect location to explore Basel. It is right on the Rhine River above a string of restaurants and shops. Across the river, there are beautiful views of historical landmarks. We were delighted to see people floating down the river when we arrived and wasted no time joining them. Hotel Krafft will forever live in our hearts."

Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026

10/10 Excellent

"The location is great, the staff super nice specially Chani."

Hotel Märthof Basel

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful property right I. The center of Old Town."

B&B Hotel Basel

8/10 Good

"Okay"

Basel Marriott Hotel

8/10 Good

"Loved everything except the rooms would get hot and humid at night, despite adjusting air conditioning. Otherwise great stay, restaurant breakfast was delicious and loved being close to a tram stop."

Limehome Basel Town Hall

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very comfortable and generally pretty clean. Check-in was super easy, and there was unlimited free coffee which was nice!"

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9.2/10 (284 reviews)

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White and Blue House

9.2/10 (7 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Basel Natural History Museum?

Basel Natural History Museum is located in an area of Basel known for its interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 292 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Basel Natural History Museum?

Adjacent to Basel Natural History Museum, Hotel Märthof Basel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel and Hotel Schweizerhof Basel.

How many hotels will I find close to Basel Natural History Museum?

Expedia has 292 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Basel Natural History Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Basel Natural History Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Basel Natural History Museum.

What can I see and do near Basel Natural History Museum?

Study the collections at Basel Historical Museum, Basel Art Museum or Jean Tinguely Museum. While you're exploring, swing by White and Blue House, Ermitage and Martinskirche to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at Theater Basel, Burghof Loerrach and Theater Fauteuil if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to Basel Natural History Museum?

With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around Basel Natural History Museum is easy. Metro stations nearby include Marktplatz Tram Stop and University Tram Stop. To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Basel Bad Station or Basel (ZBA-Basel Bad Train Station).

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Our top choices for Basel Natural History Museum hotels

1. Hotel Spalentor

2. GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel

3. Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Basel Allschwil by IHG

5. Mövenpick Hotel Basel

6. Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

7. Pullman Basel Europe

8. Silo Design & Boutique Hostel

9. Motel One Basel

10. City Pop 2Night Basel - Self check-in

11. Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois

12. B&B Auf dem Wolf - St. Jakob

13. Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

14. Essential by Dorint Basel City

15. Krafft Basel

16. Novotel Basel City

17. Hotel im Schlosspark

18. Dasbreitehotel

19. TOP HOTEL ODELYA Basel

20. Airport Hotel Basel

Compare popular hotels close to Basel Natural History Museum

Top Basel Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Central City Hotel Rochat

Der Teufelhof Basel

The Passage Urban & Lifestyle Hotel

Krafft Basel

Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026

Hotel Märthof Basel

B&B Hotel Basel

Basel Marriott Hotel

Limehome Basel Town Hall

Other attractions near Basel Natural History Museum

Basler Muenster

Naturhistorisches Museum

Munsterplatz

White and Blue House

Basel Cathedral

Pfalz Basel

The Palantine

Swiss Architecture Museum

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