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The Passage

4.0 star property
Hotel in Basel with fitness centre and sauna

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Classic Room (Luxe)
Front of property - evening/night
Courtyard
Tech
City view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$288
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr

Room options

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Executive Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room (Luxe)

Classic Room (Luxe)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (The Passage)

Suite (The Passage)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Dishwasher
LED TV
Blackout curtains
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room (Patio)

Standard Room (Patio)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Living area

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
Steinengraben 51, Basel, BS, 4051

Getting around

  • Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Club 59 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant zum Braunen Mutz - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Pickwick Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Holy Cow! Gourmet Burger Co. BASEL - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Passage

Upscale hotel located in Basel City Centre
At The Passage, you can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a gym and a business centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a front desk safe
  • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and a banquet hall
  • A lift, 1 meeting room and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 53 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 55-cm LED TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Secured, covered parking on site (CHF 25 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; CHF 27 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-cm LED TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

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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 27 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: CHF 25.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 40 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours during certain times of the year

Property is also known as

Passage Basel
Passage Hotel Basel
Passage Hotel
The Passage Hotel
The Passage Basel
The Passage Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

Is The Passage pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Passage?

As of 27 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Passage on 4 Apr 2025 start from AU$273.21, 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 The Passage?

Self-parking is available for CHF 25.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Passage?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Passage?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Passage located?

Located in Basel City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Leonhardskirche, Puppenhausmuseum and Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel. Baseldytschi Bihni and Theater Basel are also within 10 minutes. Marktplatz Tram Stop is 9 minutes by foot and Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) is 9 minutes.

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The Passage Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 685 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1005 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura Edith

All was excellent !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

PAUL

Nice stay at a nice location……would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wenlong

Excellent hotel. A lot of shopping places in walking distance. Hotel sauna is very nice too
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gordon

Modern Hotel in Central Location
Good location, excellent buffet breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Juuso

A nice and clean hotel.
A nice and clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Good location for walking distance to all Christmas Markets
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

I enjoyed my stay here; I wish it could have been longer. The front desk staff were kind and helpful. Location was within walking distance to Christmas Markets and was a short taxi drive from airport.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina Sarah

Great hotel, staff were lovely and the hotel was clean. Very easy to get to places. Free buses and trams with a ticket the hotel gives you which was great. Really enjoyed our stay and the breakfast! 12pm check out too which is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Nice hotel and location
Hotel location was near several places of interest. Staff was very kind and had great information about places nearby. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Very helpful personal Great location between the Christmas Markets and the train station. Great people at the desk every time
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kin

It was a walking distance from the SBB train station, and there are plenty of food and drink options around the area.
Stayed 20 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

The stay was great, good location, great room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Great location. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

james r.

Nice size rooms, good shower and great front d3sk staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sudarshan

Loved this stay- just a short walk from the train station and easy access to old Basel. It was very lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Short stay in Basel.
Very modern, clean hotel with nice room. Convenient to train station and trans. Bonus was free transport tickets for length of stay and museum passes with granted 50% discount.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Excellent hotel in a great location. Complimentary Basel card, which allowed me to ride public transit for free and gave significant discounts on most museums.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Comfy, clean, quiet place in Basel
Fantastic room. Close to the train station. Very clean. Well appointed with a comfortable bed and the best shower I've had in a while. Many amenities offered. The staff was incredibly friendly and gave us a lot of great recommendations. I would stay and recommend to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great hotel and very convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Very nice, modern hotel, fantastic location & lovely staff :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vasundhara

Clean, good amenities, pet friendly, central location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Nice, friendly service and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Beautiful and quiet but too hard bed
Beautiful space, quiet, excellent shower, but the bed was way too hard and the 1 pillow provided too flat, which made the sleep less than great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Great hotel, near old town. Parking garage nearby. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024