Motel One Basel
One hotel in Basel
What our guests say
Excellent
Overall rating from 1,944 ratings
Friendliness 9.5 of 10
Cleanliness 9.4 of 10
Reception 9.4 of 10
Lounge & Bar 8.9 of 10
Location 9.7 of 10
Room 8.9 of 10
Bathroom 8.8 of 10
Free WiFi 9.4 of 10
Value for money 8.7 of 10
Breakfast service 8.5 of 10
I had a wonderful experience at this hotel! The atmosphere and overall vibe are exceptional—warm, welcoming, and full of character. The location couldn’t be better: right in the old town, just a 10-minute walk to the beautiful Rhein River, and with a tram station only a few steps away, getting around was incredibly convenient. My room was cozy, spotless, and very comfortable—perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. The reception area is stylish and inviting, setting a great tone the moment you walk in. Overall, this hotel combines comfort, charm, and an unbeatable location. I’d happily stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!
Great organization of your work, thank you Eggs for breakfast - i what I appriciate
Good hotel in central position. Clean room, good bed, practically no other furniture in the room. Italian TV not available. Smal but good bathroom. Good breakfast but no private table available. To do breakfast on a armchair is very unconfortable
I appreciated the central location of the hotel and the welcoming staff. However, placing a woman traveling alone on the top floor in the last room at the end of the corridor didn’t seem appropriate. I will mention this next time, thank you.
It was good.
Wonderful place to stay with clean rooms and wonderful central location !
The breakfast was fine and I liked that gluten free bread was available and good quality. I just would have liked complimentary water and toiletries available in the hotel rooms. Rooms were very clean, which is a non-negotiable. The location was great.
Excellent location, great staff, with clean rooms. Would stay here again!!
Service was great! Location could not be better. Don't pass up Motel One in Basel!
Alway enjoy stsying at Motel One
Fantastic! Even better than last time. Thank you!
Great location. No regular shampoo or conditioner in the shower.
Enjoyed our stay at Motel One Basel - offers an excellent location for exploring the city; has friendly and helpful staff, with very clean and comfortable rooms.
Very friendly and helpful welcome when we arrived and a very spacious room that was kept spotlessly clean. The reception/bar area is attractively designed. We had cocktails that were well made and delicious. Excellent location. We would definitely stay here again.
Overall, the experience was excellent. The staff was friendly, and the rooms were clean. If I had to mention one downside, it would be the breakfast area, which was not very convenient, though the staff made an effort to make us feel comfortable. I will definitely choose this place again for my next visit to Basel.
Absolutely fabulous, I needed a quiet place to work and have a good sleep. I knew that Motel one Basel would be the right place for me.
Excellent stay. We booked the balcony room and it was just perfect with the most calming view over the square just outside the hotel. The hotel location is perfect for walking around the old town and just a 15 minute walk over the bridge to the other side of Basel. Breakfast exceeded expectations and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The staff remembered your names and this made our stay very personable.
Room services were great. Reception provided all type of help.
Had a wonderful stay at the hotel! No complaints at all.
Great Hotel, very friendly staff!
Loved the location, the room, the staff. Excellent
Excellent. The location is perfect in the center of the city. The room and the bed are super comfort and the service from the staff is guaranteed as always top level
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Motel One. It is my go-to hotel when I am in Europe. Clean, excellent staff, and delicious breakfasts.
Very good, as usual. As requested, I was given a quiet room high up at the back of the hotel, and slept well.
We had a lovely couple of nights in Basel. The room, though not large, was good, a very comfortable bed and excellent shower. All the staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable and the location was perfect, situated in the old town, just a short walk to the Rhine river and very close to tram stops, tourist office and restaurants. Our only niggle was that the hairdryer kept cutting out.
Location, rooms, beds, staff, design, almost everything is perfect. The only thing missing is a fridge in the room.
Absolutely fantastic!
First time we ever stayed at one and I would not hesitate to do it again. Your hotel is number one in my book.
very good breakfast quite room clean
Amazing stay! I usually stay in Sheraton, Hilton, Marriot, etc. But those are beyond expensive for Basel. This was comparable to a Courtyard Marriot. The amenities in room are limited (no coffee, fridge), but it was quiet, clean, the mattresses were firm, good water pressure and the hotel breakfast / bar area and staff made up for it! And to be honest - Marriot and others have cut back on room amenities as well!
Excellent and friendly service, clean and stylish rooms as expected. Always feeling very comfortable. As it´s in den heart of Basel, you can get anywhere in no time.
Great location - convenient to everything. Very neat and clean. Staff was always available and helpful.
I arrived at around 9 PM and there was no one at the reception. I had to ask twice at the bar to call someone.
AC didn‘t work Inside room towards shopping center without openable windows without prior notification of such rooms Service was excellent
Friendly welcome - very nice room with a balcony over the square. Breakfast very good quality
A Perfect Stay in Basel – Thanks to Motel One My recent stay at Motel One Basel was fantastic from start to finish. The hotel is perfectly located — right in the heart of the city, making it easy to explore Basel’s old town, museums, and cultural spots all on foot. But what really made the experience stand out was the exceptional service, especially from Julian, who went above and beyond to ensure everything was seamless and welcoming. One unexpected highlight was just how close the hotel is to the Rhein — within minutes, I could be swimming or relaxing along the banks with locals. If you're visiting in summer, this proximity to the water is a huge bonus. All in all, Motel One offers comfort, design, and service at a great value, with the added charm of Swiss hospitality. I’ll definitely be back!
Immaculate room and service. Breakfast was lovely too.
Overall, everything at Motel One Basel was great, as usual. The staff, the rooms, and the breakfast are all very reliable and make the stay very enjoyable. One thing I did not enjoy was that although our room from 2-5 June was great , it had an interior view, but this was ok because the windows opened. However, we returned for one night on 9 June, and were given a room in which the r windows did not open, and were not told this upon check in. I would have appreciated an open window or perhaps a free pass for breakfast because of this.
Comfortable stay in the hotel that is located in the heart of Basel. Good bed and bathroom, the breakfast is tasteful!
Great location but also very quiet. We got a lovely large room
Excellent location in the heart of Basel. Room was very nice and also clean and comfortable bed.. My only disappointment was not being able to get a cup of coffee before 8 AM.
Mediocre is the best way to describe this property. Some staff a mildly friendly, others indifferent. The breakfast service is the worst feature. It is crowded and uncomfortable. Chairs and tables meant for casual conversation are used for eating a meal. How did this setup ever meet Motel One requirements? Awful, soap with far too strong a scent. The view out the window of the room (#105) was depressing.
Excellent location: walking distance to the SBB station, city center, old town; very good breakfast; comfortable beds (as always in MotelOne); very friendly and helpful staff; as always super clean. When again in Basel, I'll choose MotelOne.
Comfortable rooms with limited equipment, nice shower area, bad area for breakfast, excellent location
Excellent location in the heart of the city, nice rooms, competitive rates, lovely rooms and very good, attentive, and friendly staff. It is the only hotel I choose when I come to visit my hometown
A nice hotel in the middle of the city. Clean and quiet. Good breakfast.
Reception kindly allowed us to check in early when we arrived from the airport. The staff was unfailingly kind and helpful in answering my questions and helping me navigate transportation.
I had two things which made my stay uncomfortable, even though the hotel itself was good: -cushion: 2 huge cushions that are not suitable to sleep on (at least one should have been flatter) -too cold: in my room it was extremely cold even though I put the air conditioner to 25 celsius. The heating system was probably shut down completely. That's why it was not really comfortable to stay in the room.
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Very well located. Fantastic to get this public transport card for free, I loved it. Daniel is great. Unfortunately, it was really really hot in the room and there was no air coming from the AC. I had to open the window but it was too noisy. Bad night sleep.
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Basel
Your Design Hotel near the cosmopolitan tripoint area
Once you’ve visited Basel, you’re sure to return. And not just because of our modern hotel right on Barfüsserplatz. We can be sure you’ll be back for more of the international atmosphere of this third-largest city in Switzerland and the locals’ straightforward, open manner. We welcome returning visitors with individually-designed rooms, our chic, laid-back bar and the usual warm service. Tourists and business travellers alike can look forward to a healthy, plentiful organic breakfast, free WiFi and an oasis of comfort at our Basel Design Hotel. All our hotels cater to night owls, and the reception is staffed round the clock – a particularly handy service in Basel, whose night-life boasts attractively lively clubs with casual door policies. Basel is situated on the Rhine where the borders of Switzerland, Germany and France meet, and these three influences mingle in a vibrant atmosphere. But this multi-faceted metropolis has also made a name for itself as a major trade fair venue, and a centre of the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Standard sights such as Basel Minster, the Galerie Fondation Beyeler and the Augusta Raurica, a Roman archaeological site, are all well worth a visit, sure to repay your interest.
Budget Design Hotels in Basel – your Motel One
Basel is known for its art, its sense of tradition, and its cosmopolitan nature. Our design hotel makes a great base for discovering the city, if you’re planning a weekend away or city break. Step out of the front door right onto Barfüsserplatz for a great view of the Barfüsserkirche and the city’s main tram hub. The square is lined with the lovely façades of old houses, in an impressive contrast with the modern, abstract design of our One Lounge.
Also in the neighbourhood are the Tinguely Brunnen fountain, the Kunsthalle Basel arts venue and the Swiss Architecture Museum, offering a series of exhibitions and events if you’re in the mood for high-end art and architecture. It’s a short stroll along St.-Alban-Graben to the Art Museum, another cultural highlight of the city.
Basel Minster, the banks of the Rhine and Rathaus – the best of the tripoint area
The Basel Minster on the banks of the Rhine dominates the skyline and is the undisputed landmark of the city. We recommend crossing the river and taking in the building from the opposite bank. It makes for a great photo with its dark red sandstone and contrasting tiles. The minster was constructed between 1019 and 1500, in Romanesque then Gothic styles.
A promenade along the river, lined with cafés and restaurants, brings you to the Mittlere Brücke, the town’s oldest river crossing. Dating back to the 13th century, it marks the border between the High Rhine and Upper Rhine sections of the river. For a total contrast, visit the Basel port area, an increasingly popular location that has recently been transformed into a focal point of the alternative bar and club scene. It’s a particularly pleasant place in summer to take a walk and a look round, have a satisfying dinner and later of course a dance.
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