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Krafft Basel

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel connected to the convention centre in Basel with a restaurant

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Lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, al fresco dining
Property entrance
Lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, al fresco dining
Standard Single Room, Balcony, River View
Junior Studio Suite, Balcony, River View
In the heart of Basel, Krafft Basel offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with international cuisine at Restaurant Krafft, al fresco dining on the terrace, and high-speed in-room WiFi. The attentive staff have left a lasting impression on guests who enjoy free bicycle rentals to explore nearby Basler Muenster and Basel Historical Museum.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Balcony, River View | Balcony view

Standard Double Room, Balcony, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room, Balcony, River View

Standard Single Room, Balcony, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 10 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Studio Suite, Balcony, River View

Junior Studio Suite, Balcony, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, River View | Living area

Junior Suite, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, City View

Junior Suite, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, River View

Double Room, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, River View

Single Room, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 10 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, City View

Double Room, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, City View

Single Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Located on the waterfront, Krafft Basel is in Basel City Centre neighbourhood and is connected to a railway/underground station. Basel Art Museum and Basel Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Basler Muenster and Spalentor. Enjoy an event or a match at St. Jakob-Park, and consider making time for Basel Zoo—a top attraction that's not to be missed.
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Rheingasse 12, Basel, BS, 4058

What's nearby

  • Marktplatz - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Basler Muenster - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Basel Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • St. Jakobshalle - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Basel Bad Station - 19 min walk
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Manora Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ufer 7 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lily's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Volkshaus Basel - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Krafft Basel

Luxury upscale hotel near Basler Muenster
Located close to Basel Town Hall and Basel Historical Museum, Krafft Basel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Restaurant Krafft, offers lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour business centre.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and smoke-free property
  • A lift, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front desk safe, 1 meeting room and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's books and art supplies
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 30 per stay); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Krafft

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1873
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40.0 per day.

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: from approximately CHF 28 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 30 per stay (4921 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CHF 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 40.0 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Krafft Basel
Krafft Hotel
Krafft Hotel Basel
Krafft Am Rhein Basel
Krafft Basel Hotel
Krafft Basel Hotel
Krafft Basel Basel
Krafft Basel Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

Is Krafft Basel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Krafft Basel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Krafft Basel?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Krafft Basel located?

Located in Basel City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Basel Town Hall, Basler Muenster and Basel Art Museum. Basel Historical Museum and Spalentor are also within 15 minutes. Marktplatz Tram Stop is 5 minutes by foot and University Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

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Krafft Basel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 374 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 374 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 374 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 374 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 374 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manuele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is amazing. Staff is impeccable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful. The location was great, close to the tram and scenic walks along the Rhine River.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building, and view of the river, wonderful restaurant, magnificent breakfast. Close to main transportation lines.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeannine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. We were there for National Swiss Day and ate at the restaurant where we had great food and a front row seat for the fireworks. The staff could not have been more pleasant. They shifted our dinner reservation at the hotel restaurant and provided recommendations for other places. They provided coffee service on each floor. The Hotel is older and could stand newer furnishings, but has character and the beds were comfortable. There is no air conditioning, but we were comfortable even in early August.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yahya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is great. Breakfast is good. The staff are very friendly and helpful, especially Victoria, she is wonderful. However, the property is very dated, no air conditioning, my room was very small and very basic. The bathroom, which seems it has ben recently renovated, is too small even with the sliding door solution. I don't really know how this hotel was classified as a 4-star hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a really great hotel, artistic, roomy, great location but beware construction on the city side was noisy. We had to keep the windows closed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, cleanliness, great location,
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Krafft Hotel is a supreme example of preserving something with older charater but at the same time making it fresh, clean and up to date. It has great character. The staff were very helpful and as good as any hotel I have stayed at. The cutomer service was exemplary. Overall, our stay could not have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

ROWlAND

Great hotel with a wonderful old age feel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was just what I expected.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Maureen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, well appointed and great location. I felt the Krafft had anticipated every comfort. Also, great location on the Rhine near the cultural center of Basel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the river. Historic building. Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

steve

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good location, beds are strange
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

WAI

Disliked: Cleanliness
Hotel have restaurants in outside Very noisy in night time Can’t sleep well A lot of fly in the room because the window don’t have screens Feel not comfortable The weather is hot but they don’t have AC so we need to open the window but no screens in the window A lot the fly come in the room Can’t sleep well
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Lovely hotel on the Rhine

Lovely hotel beautiful location. Only caveat is steep stairs at entry
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iman Issa

Nice location, close to everything helpful stuff. I enjoyed my time in Basel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were great!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Room had a wonderful view of the Rhine
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It would have been fair if the hotel shared that there is ongoing construction all around the property from 6 am-6 pm. Rooms facing the city is extremely noisy. After hours until 3 am we heard excessive noise from the bar patrons next door. I requested the river side before we arrived but they were not very helpful after the reservation was made.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Basel Krafft Hotel!! Lovely accommodations- both room and common areas, great breakfast and super- friendly staff. Perfect location for sightseeing or just relaxing!! Will definitely stay again if ever fortunate enough to be back in Basel!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to reach using bus and tram
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023