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Motel One Basel

3.0 star property
Travelers can unwind on a charming terrace or enjoy drinks at the stylish bar while helpful staff ensure a pleasant stay in the heart of beautiful Basel.

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Located in Basel City Centre, Motel One Basel welcomes visitors with its stylish bar and inviting terrace. The hotel provides in-room WiFi and luggage storage, while the attentive staff receives consistent praise from previous guests for their helpful service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 538
AED 597 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Motel One)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Motel One)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Motel One)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Motel One)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Single Room (with French size bed)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Single Room (with French size bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (Smaller, with queen or double bed)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room (Smaller, with queen or double bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Balcony

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Barfüssergasse 16, Basel, 4001

What's nearby

  • Basel Art Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Basler Muenster - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Munsterplatz - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marktplatz - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Basel Zoo - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Basel SBB Station - 11 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zum Braunen Mutz - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grand Cafe Huguenin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪L'Angolo di Vino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bodega zum Strauss - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Motel One Basel

Hotel located in Basel City Centre
Motel One Basel provides amenities like a terrace and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 143 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 19.50 to 19.90 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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 allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 19.50 to 19.90 for adults, and CHF 0 to 19.90 for children
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, 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

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Motel One Basel Hotel
Motel One Basel Hotel
Motel One Basel Basel
Motel One Basel Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

Is Motel One Basel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of CHF 25 per pet, per night. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Motel One Basel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Motel One Basel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Motel One Basel located?

Located in Basel City Centre, this hotel is steps from Basel Historical Museum, HMB - Museum of History, and Swiss Architecture Museum. Basel Cathedral and Pfalz Basel are just steps away. Marktplatz Tram Stop is 7 minutes by foot and University Tram Stop is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Motel One Basel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 725 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 725 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 725 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 725 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 725 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfortable. staff and
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Nice clean hotel located within the Christmas Market area. Perfect location for wandering around Basel on foot.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Carleton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was very nice and courteous. The lobby was very nice. Rooms were clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located hotel within walking distance of main station. Easy check in, basic but clean room. Very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff were very friendly and accommodating, however the room was very hot as the heating/air-conditioning could not be turned down
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel that had extremely comfortable beds. At €19 for breakfast was a good deal (local coffee and muffin was €15)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location in central Basel. Walk to everything! Great bar!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

DEBRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In the centre with good tram service. No fridge or coffee making facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & lovely hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay in Basel and throughout Europe!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan Bet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and the room are clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeri

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

Great hotel

Very friendly staff! Nice room and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farouk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location , easy to get around, close to shopping and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely great hotel! Parking around downtown is awful but the hotel was great. If driving to town, leave the car somewhere far from downtown and you'll be fine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff helpfulness and availability.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

Perfect

Wonderful stay in this hotel , easy check in , comfy beds , the hotel is located middle of shops and restaurants , perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing and the staff very helpful. All spoke English and easy to cimmunicate
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No car access so be prepared to walk the last bit. Tram goes right on front to airport and train station.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with fun décor and a very clean space. Convenient access to shopping, transit, and restaurants. The room was well stocked with quality linens, two pillows per person, and good towels. The only downside was the lack of a kettle and fridge. Overall, we greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In the heart of all the attractions and activities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room very spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lantian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Prime location for all interest places, shops and restaurants. Public transportation is free.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Construction approaching hotel made hard for taxi
Basel Museum right next door
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025