Skip to main content

Hotel Spalentor

4.0 star property
Travelers connect to WiFi in the garden while enjoying coffee or prepare for city adventures with a meal at the hotel restaurant in Basel's business district.

Choose dates to view prices

Hotel Spalentor, in Basel's business district, offers a peaceful garden and rooftop terrace. Guests can enjoy local cuisine at partner restaurant Zum Tell, play arcade games, or borrow bicycles for free to explore the city.
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is €181
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Get more when you're a member

  • Save 15% or more on select VIP Access properties when you reach Silver tier or higher
  • Experience top-rated quality and exceptional service
  • Get an in-stay perk at select properties, plus free room upgrades, early check-in, and late check-out when available

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Non Smoking

Comfort Double Room, Non Smoking

Comfort Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking (partially with Balcony )

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking (partially with Balcony )

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

You may also like

Daily buffet breakfast (CHF 30 per person)

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

Sankt Alban
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,000 reviews
The price is €169
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Located in Basel, Hotel Spalentor is in the business district and near a boardwalk. Spalentor and Peterskirche are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Marktplatz and Rosentalanlage. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at St. Jakobshalle or St. Jakob-Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Basel travel guide
Map
Schönbeinstrasse 1, Basel, BS, 4056

What's nearby

  • Rathaus, Basel Town Hall - Switzerland
    Marktplatz
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Town hall in Basel Switzerland. This building is over 500 years old❤️
    Basel Town Hall
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basel showing a city and a river or creek
    Basler Muenster
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Spalentor
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Basel University
    1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop
    8 min walk
  • Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station)
    18 min walk
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Centro
    6 min walk
  • Gifthüttli
    8 min walk
  • Restaurant Löwenzorn
    7 min walk
  • Spale Bar
    5 min walk
  • Za Zaa
    7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Spalentor

Upscale hotel in the business district
At Hotel Spalentor, you can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a garden. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Zum Tell (Partner), the on-site restaurant. In addition to an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket information, a billiards/pool table and a computer station
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff, first-rate property condition and walkable location
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Spalentor feature comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, cable channels and electric kettles

Similar properties

Exterior
Central City Hotel Rochat
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 677 reviews
Central City Hotel Rochat
Compare similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (CHF 17 per night)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (CHF 18 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 19 for adults and CHF 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Zum Tell (Partner)

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 269 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 23 December and 03 January.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per stay
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant 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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 19 for adults and from CHF 9 for children
  • Self-parking fee: CHF 18 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 17 per night(262 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per stay
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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
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

Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Spalentor
Hotel Spalentor Basel
Spalentor
Spalentor Basel
Spalentor Hotel
Spalentor Hotel Basel
Hotel Spalentor Hotel
Hotel Spalentor Basel
Hotel Spalentor Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Spalentor pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 15 per pet, per stay.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Spalentor?

As of 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Spalentor on 15 Mar 2026 start from €181, 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 Hotel Spalentor?

Self-parking is available for CHF 18 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Spalentor?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Spalentor?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is Hotel Spalentor located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is steps away from Botanischer Garten der Universitat, Basel University and Spalentor. Skulpturhalle and Peterskirche are also within 10 minutes. Marktplatz Tram Stop is 8 minutes by foot and University Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Hotel Spalentor Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 788 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff… great room..
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoEllen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was super friendly and helpful giving us great tips on local transportation and how to move around the city easily. Really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room and very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crispina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, and room. Convenient location and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ross

Room was great; staff great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very satisfied with our room, location, and service. Parking was available nearby which was very convenient. We would recommend this property.
The view of the Gate from our balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite, professional staff and clean spacious room. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is fabulous. Staff welcoming. Rooms clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bit too far out for us, nice clean, friendly but basic room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel. Location was really good for old town Basel. Clean and stuff very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent. Close to tram and bus stops. Staff were wonderful. Little extras in the room (apples and card signed by staff) were a lovely touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sallie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great buffet breakfast-the best bread I ever had! Staff was super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very helpful in making transportation arrangements
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and the room was clean and comfortable. A fantastic location for transit and walking into the old town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little place, super convenient, right next to Spalentor, so right in the centre, with lots of lovely restaurants around. Friendly, very attentive staff, super comfy rooms. Couldn't fault it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel great breakfast and wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very close to the center of town with plenty of shopping and dining in the vicinity.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet small hotel at the entrance to the old town of Basel. Easy bus ride to the hotel from the train station. Plenty of historical buildings, shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great time

Most friendly and helpful staff with excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The attention to detail to make the room as comfortable as possible was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, super location by bus stop for travel to train station, and by old city gate. Made everything super walkable. Staff was very helpful when getting an uber to our ship and when looking for dining destinations
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were lovely. The only food available at dinner time were snacks at the bar. We did enjoy what we did have.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025