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Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Basel with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Reception
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Garden
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Steinenschanze Stadthotel creates a calm retreat in Basel City Centre. Guests enjoy the tranquil garden or venture to nearby Basel Zoo. The property features a coffee shop and library, while staff help arrange tour tickets or babysitting services for families exploring the city.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is HK$943
HK$1,061 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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View all photos for Small Charming Room (140 cm bed)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Small Charming Room (140 cm bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Charming Room (160 cm bed)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Charming Room (160 cm bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Large Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Charming Mini Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
2 bedrooms
  • 269 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room - Budget Charming Room

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room - Budget Charming Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Steinengraben 69, Basel, BS, 4051

What's nearby

  • Basel Zoo - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Basler Muenster - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Marktplatz - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Congress Center Basel - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Margherita - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Club 59 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Pickwick Pub Basel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪All Bar One - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Hotel located in Basel City Centre
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A lift, free newspapers and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property, laundry services and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 53 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Cable channels, heating and daily housekeeping

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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

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CHF 12 to 29 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per day
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CHF 12 to 29 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 25 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 star Superior, and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Property is also known as

Steinenschanze Stadthotel Hotel Basel
Steinenschanze Stadthotel Hotel
Steinenschanze Stadthotel Basel
Steinenschanze Stadthotel
Minotel Hotel Basel
Basel Minotel
Minotel Basel
Steinenschanze Stadthotel
Steinenschanze Charming City &
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel Hotel
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel Basel
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

Is Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 20 per pet, per day.

How much does it cost to stay at Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel on 23 Nov 2025 start from HK$943.49, excluding 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.

What time is check-in at Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel located?

Located in Basel City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel and Leonhardskirche. Theater Basel and Basel Historical Museum are also within 10 minutes. Marktplatz Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 619 out of 876 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 876 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 876 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 876 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 876 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful, professional and competent staff. Nice comfortable, clean room. Complimentary drink a nice touch
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Maria at reception was delightful, informative and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel. Clean, close to amenities. Spent 1 night, enjoyed the welcome drink and the patio garden was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

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

Great place to stay!

Great location and nicely managed hotel with an awesome breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The garden and breakfast are especially great! If I have another chance to visit Basel, I would like to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Amenities
Modern, attractive and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and very chic. Its small, so not a lot of room for big luggage. The location was perfect for traveling by train because it's one bus stop away from the train station. Down a few stairs and you're in the charming streets of Basel. I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great friendly staff and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here were very helpful and even walked us up to our room. They offer a welcome drink as well. The room had a coffee maker and a tiny but nice bathroom. Very close to trains and the walkable part of town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Great facility, nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel was perfect. Great staff, exceptionally clean property and delicious breakfast. We enjoyed a glass of wine in the lobby people watching out the front windows. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This waa a great place to stay as a solo traveler. The service and hotel staff are very kind & accommodating, and the location is good - close to the central area, but far enough away from noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay. Very accommodating staff and friendly. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hidden gem! Easy to get to by bus from the airport, staff were all amazing, rooms were clean and it was only a short walk to restaurants and shop.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a well-run hotel close to the city center.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was comfortable and very clean. Breakfast was very good with lots of options. The staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Staff very nice and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night because of a flight cancellation - great location to old town and bus to airport. Very comfortable, great staff and happy hour was also a nice touch

10/10 Excellent

Karen

One night stay in Basel

This hotel was very clean and great area for walking and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

SERGIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and quiet room. The hotel location is just a few blocks from the wonderful ild town. The front desk and service staff was sincerely friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome and friendly, outgoing staff. Comfortable and quiet rooms. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette

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

Welcoming hotel with everything.

Very friendly welcome, room was small but extremely comfortable. Bathroom compact but had everything including robes, lotion, soap, hairdryer and a fantastic shower. Great location. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very neat, friendly and personal. Fantastic breakfast buffet. Also nice complementary goodies like welcome drink, coffee in the room and free water to go. Very well located. Modern and well equipped rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great courtyard. Like the water in the lobby. Bathrooms are small. Easy to walk to lots of places.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Youlian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet. Very helpful staff. Delicious breakfast. Gorgeous backyard for having your breakfast outside.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023