Hotel Wettstein sits in Basel City Centre's heart, offering a vibrant retreat complete with a lively arcade/game room and scenic garden. Guests connect using in-room WiFi, borrow bikes to explore nearby attractions, or relax with drinks at the bar.
Located in Basel City Centre, a neighborhood in Basel, Hotel Wettstein is near the airport and near a boardwalk/promenade. Caricature and Cartoon Museum and Antique Museum and Collection Ludwig are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include The Palantine and Basler Muenster. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at St. Jakob-Park or St. Jakob Gartenbad. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Basel travel guide
Grenzacherstrasse 8, Basel, BS, 4058
What's nearby
Basel Art Museum
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Basler Muenster
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Marktplatz
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Congress Center Basel
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Munsterplatz
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Marktplatz Tram Stop
14 min walk
Basel Bad Station
17 min walk
EuroAirport Airport (BSL)
16 min drive
Restaurants
Bistro Europe & Lobby Bar
7 min walk
The Auld Dubliner
6 min walk
M Club
7 min walk
Beschle Confiseur & Chocolatier
7 min walk
Heritage Restaurant
8 min walk
About this property
Hotel Wettstein
Hotel located in Basel City Centre
At Hotel Wettstein, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
Multilingual staff, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 73 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
Heating and portable fans
Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 25 for adults and CHF 15 for children
A bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycle rentals
Free children's club
Gym
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Children's toys
Free children's club
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
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
24-hour business center
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
Elevator
More
2 buildings
5 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1996
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Free bottled water
Free stocked minibar
More
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Heating
Laptop workspace
Phone
Portable fan
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
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 10 per night
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 25 for adults and CHF 15 for children
Self parking fee: CHF 25.00 per night
Pet fee: CHF 10 per night
Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.
Property is also known as
Hotel Wettstein
Hotel Wettstein Basel
Wettstein Basel
Wettstein Hotel Basel
Hotel Wettstein Hotel
Hotel Wettstein Basel
Hotel Wettstein Hotel Basel
Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Wettstein pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 10 per night.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Wettstein?
As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Wettstein on Mar 29, 2026 start from P9,560, excluding 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?
Self parking is available for CHF 25.00 per night. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Hotel Wettstein?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Hotel Wettstein?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Hotel Wettstein located?
Located in Basel City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Congress Center Basel, Caricature and Cartoon Museum, and Rosentalanlage. Basel Art Museum and Antique Museum and Collection Ludwig are also within 10 minutes. Marktplatz Tram Stop is 14 minutes by foot and University Tram Stop is 16 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hotel Wettstein Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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A really lovely hotel in a great location. Staff were fantastic and the breakfast was superb. Would recommend to anyone staying in Basel. Room was really hot but luckily our room had a large free standing fan.
We stayed here 6 years ago. It was great to come back to! The location is excellent for getting to all the local attractions and the train is close to get in as well. Great staff and an excellent breakfast.
It was a very nice unique hotel with spacious rooms and a canal view. The staff was excellent.
Breakfast was perfect with more options than you would imagine. Reasonable walking distance from things to visit.
Comfortable hotel for business or leisure in Basel
Convenient location with access to the river and city centre. Comfortable rooms and the best breakfast with a quiet shady patio area. Very friendly staff. The rooms do not have air conditioning which is only an issue when temperatures are very high, which is not often. I have stayed here several times and will return again.
Great place with excellent food and a smooth check in process. The hotel staff was very helpful with recommendations for food in the area. Many discounts for local transit supplied on arrival.
Really pleasant stay at Hotel Wettstein. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was compact, but well designed and spotless. We would definitely stay again on a visit to Basel.
Staff was friendly & helpful! Rooms and bathrooms were immaculately clean and very comfortable. The included breakfast buffet was delicious with a generous number of options. Loved the free coffee and tea available all day. I will definitely stay here again!
The hotel is in an excellent location and the staff could not have been more friendly and helpful. Only minor criticism is there is no AC, but the windows open wide and the room was supplied with a large fan so not a major gripe. Overall a wonderful stay.
This hotel is possibly THE BEST HOTEL I have ever stayed in. Myself and colleagues were there for a couple of nights and all commented on the comfort and cleanliness of the rooms, the delicious breakfast (especially the pastries) and the nice additional touches (a games room, use of umbrellas, well-stocked complimentary mini bar ...) I will always now use this hotel for our trips to Basel.
My husband and I had a 3 night stay with another couple. The rooms were very pleasant, although they were very warm. The breakfast was delicious, with both hot and cold food and a very good variety of choice. The breakfast staff were delightful and very helpful, as were the reception staff. It is easy to get into town over the river on the tram.
- right next to a tram spot
- super clean rooms and nice bathroom
- all staff we dealt with were wonderful
- free mini bar! (One beer, two cokes, two waters)
Only downfall was the room was SO hot! It was 0 degrees mostly when we were there but had to sleep with the door open as it was too hot / stuffy. Otherwise, I really recommend and thank all of the staff! :)
E
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Peter
Sep 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a nice property with very helpful staff. Well maintained. The coffee machine in the lobby was fantastic and convenient. The only downside was the heat in our room. There is no Aircon. We opened the window and turned on the fan but it was still to hot.
Very elegantly renovated hotel in great area of Basel. Nice simple breakfast with free choice of eggs. Only coffee from machine, not from espresso machine. Also, every floor have a coffee /tea/water machine with real water glasses, but why are coffee cups in cartons? And not real cups? Is this the most sustainable solution?
Reception was a bit arrogant depending on person, but overall nice and the buildings/interior is so great!!