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Essential by Dorint Basel City

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A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Essential by Dorint Basel City . The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Cote Jardin, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
The current price is €167
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept

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

Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

Essential Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a balcony, a cityscape view, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a balcony, a cityscape view, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.

Essential Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

Essential Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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. Caricature and Cartoon Museum and Antique Museum and Collection Ludwig are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include St. Matthew Parish and Peterskirche. 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

  • A red building with intricate designs and a tall tower.
    Basel Town Hall
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • A historic European square with ornate buildings, a prominent tower, and cobblestone streets.
    Marktplatz
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.
    Basler Muenster
    7 min drive - 2.1 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

  • Yoya Pita
    10 min walk
  • Pomodorissimo
    7 min walk
  • Döner Stop
    12 min walk
  • Safari Bar
    7 min walk
  • Bambus nest
    8 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 banquet hall and a lift
    • Concierge services, multilingual staff and tour/ticket information
    • 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 is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: GreenSign Hotel. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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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
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2002
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

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 used
  • 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
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

Property class

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

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 21 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essential by Dorint Basel City on 4 Sept 2026 start from €167, 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 Stucki Business Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). 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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