In the heart of Basel City Centre, Hotel Märthof Basel offers a sophisticated retreat. Unwind on the rooftop terrace or indulge in some pampering at the onsite spa. With a coffee shop, 24-hour gym and business center, this upscale hotel provides comfort and convenience for all guests.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Bar
Air conditioning
Spa
Pet friendly
Gym
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
Rooftop terrace
Breakfast available
24-hour fitness center
Coffee shop/cafe
24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Computer station
Front-desk safe
Feel at home (6)
Separate sitting area
Television
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Blackout drapes/curtains
Elevator
Why we love this property
Spa sanctuary
The full-service spa opens daily for rejuvenation. A sauna and steam room await weary bodies while the 24-hour gym energizes fitness fans.
Flavor for every mood
This hotel serves up culinary variety with a restaurant, cafe, and bar. A tasty buffet breakfast starts the day on a delicious note.
Cozy sleep experience
Sleep soundly with hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters. A pillow menu and blackout drapes enhance comfort. The mini-bar is free.
Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Hotel Märthof Basel. After visiting the 24-hour fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Marktplatz Tram Stop is steps away and University Tram Stop is 4 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
68 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 22 lbs per pet)*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
24-hour fitness center
Full-service spa
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
55-inch LED TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Free stocked minibar
Espresso maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Mobile key entry
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 30 per person
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per pet, per night
Policies
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours during certain times of the year.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number 65344653
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.
Also known as
Hotel Märthof Basel Hotel
Hotel Märthof Basel Basel
Hotel Märthof Basel Hotel Basel
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Märthof Basel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Märthof Basel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Märthof Basel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. There's a charge of CHF 25 per pet, per night. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Märthof Basel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Märthof Basel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Märthof Basel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Märthof Basel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Basel (4-min drive) and Casino Barriere De Blotzheim (10-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Märthof Basel and nearby?
Hotel Märthof Basel has a spa and a 24-hour fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Märthof Basel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Märthof Basel like?
Hotel Märthof Basel is in Basel City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Marktplatz Tram Stop and 2 minutes' walk from Basel University. Travelers say the local area is very walkable perfect for shopping.
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Hotel Märthof Basel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Location
Restaurant
Old town
Breakfast
Bar
Cities
View
Bed
What guests liked
The breakfast buffet was consistently described as delicious, with a wide variety of options including fresh fruit, cheeses, and freshly-baked breads. (26 reviews)
The property's restaurant offered great food, a wonderful breakfast buffet, and excellent service. (14 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2025
Outstanding hotel
Front desk personnel were wonderful
Very helpful and pleasant
The hotel is centrally located and the rooms are spacious
Very reasonably priced for Basel
Perfect place for Basel
kenneth
kenneth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2025
Lovely hotel in the center if the Old Town. Very friendly and helpful
Michelle
Michelle, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2025
Amazing
This hotel was beautiful, the staff was so amazingly friendly. I have no complaints about this hotel as everything was as I expected the location, the experience was all wonderful.
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
Great for business - good dining
Great stay - very clean and great restaurant.
Frances
Frances, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2025
Overall a great stay.
Very nice and comfortable hotel right in the heart of old Basel. The staff was awsome, super friendly, fluent in english. Breakfast was perfect, lots of options. Our junior suite was great. The bed, pillows and comforter were super confi. Overall a great stay worthy of a return trip in the future.
Alain
Alain, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2025
Great Hotel Near River!
Amazing hotel right near the river. Great breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Wish we had stayed more than one night!
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2025
Great staff and location of hotel! Loved it!
sheila
sheila, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2025
Can't fault this hotel, clean and modern in a great location, and fantastic staff.
Matthew
Matthew, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2025
We enjoyed our stay very much and will come back!
Xiumin
Xiumin, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
Good location lovely decor great staff and helpful
stephen
stephen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2025
Front desk was wonderful
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2025
Best hotel ever
Best hotel experience I've had in my life. And I'm 54 years old so I've been in a lot of hotels. It's not just that the hotel itself is incredible, the staff went above and beyond my expectations every day. If I return to Basel I will definitely stay at this hotel and not even look for another one
Rebecca
Rebecca, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 19, 2025
The room was very warm, but the staff provided us with summer blanket and a fan which truly helped get us through the night. The staff was very helpful with directions to tram, restaurants provided a dry bag for floating down the river ride, which was exceptionally fun
Donna Jean
Donna Jean, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2025
Centrally located with easy walking access to museums, a grocery store, and public transportation. The breakfast was enjoyable.
Alexandra
Alexandra, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 30, 2025
Great location. Service good. No lobby really. Their restaurant is good. Construction next door so loud.
patty
patty, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
Very accessible to old town and public transportation.
Heidi
Heidi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2025
The air conditioner was horrible. The noise from the street was loud. Other than that it was a wonderful room.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
Great location and service
michael
michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2025
Overnight stay in Basel
Stayed for one night after a river cruise on the Rhine.
Helpful friendly staff on reception, comfortable room. Had a roof top terrace with lovely views where you could drink your own wine or purchase from the restaurant.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2025
Great location to walk out the door and go explore. Restaurant attached had great food and drinks and don’t forget to go to the rooftop or to the sauna downstairs! Very friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend this hotel!!
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2025
The location was great! The staff were friendly and accomodating. Very nice hotel! We overslept since we'd had a huge travel day, and although we were late checking out, the staff were very understanding and didn't charge us extra.
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2025
Great sized, immaculate designer rooms
Kim
Kim, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2025
My superior room was great with lots of bench and storage space and located very closely to the Old Town. I'll stay there again.
Sue
Sue, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2025
The hotel was very nice, located in central Basel. The only downside was that it, apparently like other recently renovated hotels, did not have air conditioning (and it was unseasonably hot in Basel.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2025
Very clean room and room was very nice. Very walkable area close to shopping.