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Essential by Dorint Basel City

4.0 star property
Guests can savor breakfast with garden views at this Basel retreat, then fill their day with arcade games or quiet reading from the well-stocked library.

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Located in Basel City Centre, Essential by Dorint Basel City offers a peaceful urban sanctuary. Guests can relax in the garden or enjoy international dishes at Cote Jardin with great views. Multilingual staff are ready to help guests make the most of their stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
The current price is €158
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

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Exceptional
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Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Free minibar items
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Essential Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
Blackout curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Essential Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Essential Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Basel City Centre, a neighbourhood in Basel, Essential by Dorint Basel City is near the airport and near a train station. Skulpturhalle and Caricature and Cartoon Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include St. Matthew Parish and St. Joseph Kirche. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at St. Jakob-Park or St. Jakob Gartenbad. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Basel travel guide
Map
Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel, BS, 4058

What's nearby

  • Town hall in Basel Switzerland. This building is over 500 years old❤️
    Basel Town Hall
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rathaus, Basel Town Hall - Switzerland
    Marktplatz
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Basel showing a city and a river or creek
    Basler Muenster
    5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Musical Theater Basel
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Congress Center Basel
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Basel Bad Station
    10 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop
    19 min walk
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Boo
    6 min walk
  • Avant-Gouz
    4 min walk
  • K.MU:N Thai Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Che Que Lomo
    7 min walk
  • Zum goldenen Fass
    5 min walk

About this property

Essential by Dorint Basel City

Upscale hotel located in Basel City Centre
Consider a stay at Essential by Dorint Basel City and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Cote Jardin, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and garden views. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free property, 4 meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 171 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 26-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in GreenSign Hotel – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: CHF 26 to 26 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cote Jardin

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,970 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2002
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 60 kg per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40.0 per night.

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: approximately CHF 26 to 26 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: CHF 25 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 40.0 per night

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, debit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Dorint der Messe Basel
Dorint der Messe Hotel Basel
Dorint der Messe Basel Hotel
Dorint An der Messe Basel
Essential By Dorint Basel City
Essential by Dorint Basel City Hotel
Essential by Dorint Basel City Basel
Essential by Dorint Basel City Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

Is Essential by Dorint Basel City pet-friendly?

Yes, Essential by Dorint Basel City allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 60 kg per pet. There's a fee of CHF 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essential by Dorint Basel City on 15 Mar 2026 start from €158, 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 Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

Self-parking is available for CHF 25 per day.

What time is check-in at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Essential by Dorint Basel City located?

Located in Basel City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Musical Theater Basel, Rosentalanlage and St. Matthew Parish. Congress Center Basel and St. Joseph Kirche are also within 10 minutes. Marktplatz Tram Stop is 19 minutes by foot and University 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

Essential by Dorint Basel City Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 570 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Spacious rooms, friendly and helpful staff close to transport
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, inexpensive and great breakfast and restaurant
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angharad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy. Reception staff were helpful. Location was easy to take a public transport into the cultural centre or to the main Train Station. Breakfast had almost everything you could want, so many options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Priya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in beautiful Basel. Great breakfast and service from all staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, basic, comfortable, spacious room. Came with free drinks. Hotel gave us a Basel pass which gives you free Public transportation and 50% off museums. Close to a rail that gets you straight into downtown in 10 minutes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place for tourist
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, friendly hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is unbeatable (it's right next to the bus terminal, train station, and the cable car to the Eiger and Jungfrau). The hotel has a lovely bar with a beautiful view of the mountains and the river. The breakfast is very complete. The views from the rooms are spectacular, and the service is excellent. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff very helpful at all times. Room cleaned promptly. No way to clean dished in kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean, and easy to find and park. Great to have a transport card, an easy tram into city centre. Would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very nice. The breakfast was very good with all kinds of options. The room was clean and well taken care of. It is a business hotel very close to the convention center, so it’s not the most luxurious. It worked out great for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff. Clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. Good location. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Front Desk staff were extremely helpful and courteous. Our room was exceptionally clean and very functional. Sheets, mattress and pillows were crips and very comfortable. Loved the use of the parking garage and felt safe with our car parked there. Close shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, well situated and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was organized in Switzerland way. That means high quality. I really had relaxing time.
Excellent choice for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great location

Front Desk staff was very helpful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Great stay.

Very comfortable with pleasant efficient staff. There was a free 10SF voucher to use in the bar as well as a Basel card each which gave us free public transport and discounts to museums. Very happy with this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to public transportation, comfortable bed, good shower.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in with helpful information about getting around. Room was good sized, clean and comfortable. A few blocks from tram and bus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was small, but clean. The room was also very noisy with the street noise. If you are a light sleeper upgrade to th4 courtyard rooms. I didn't know that until after i checked out. Staff was fine. The check in process was a bit long, but they offered us a free drink in the bar to make up for that
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk service very kind , helpful and professional . Breakfast excellent and location accessible to train
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, lovely staff and very clean. Close to the theatre and great transport links. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024