Krafft Basel Hotel

4-star Basel hotel on the Rhine with river balconies and a literary past

Amenities & Services

The Krafft Basel offers complimentary bicycle rentals (Brompton bikes) for exploring the city. Each floor has a self-service station with coffee, tea, still and sparkling water, plus fruit and biscuits. Guests receive a mobility ticket for free use of all public transport in town during their stay.

Rooms & Comfort

Hotel Krafft Basel has rooms with river balconies that provide direct views of the Rhine and the Old Town. Some rooms retain a famous literary history: writer Hermann Hesse stayed here while composing most of his novel 'Der Steppenwolf.' The hotel provides L'Occitane toiletries and an in-room swim bag (Wickelfisch) for floating in the Rhine.

Location & Exploration

Krafft Hotel Basel sits directly on the Rhine riverbank, a short walk from Basel Cathedral and The Old Town. The hotel issues the BaselCard, which grants free public transport and half-price entry to museums. Complementary bicycle rentals and the mobility ticket make it easy to reach nearby attractions such as the Fondation Beyeler.

Dining & Breakfast

The on-site restaurant at Krafft Basel serves artisanal food and local drinks, focusing on regional specialties. Breakfast is a continental buffet with fresh local ingredients, including cold meats, cheeses, seasonal fruits, and a self-service egg-scrambling machine. The restaurant offers a terrace overlooking the lively Rhine promenade and the historic Grossbasel skyline.

Business & Practical Extras

Guests receive free use of laptops, printers, and wireless internet in the lobby. The hotel offers meeting/banquet facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry services. A parking garage with electric vehicle charging stations is available, and the hotel provides pet bowls and baskets upon request.

• Location: Directly on the Rhine, 5 min walk to Basel Cathedral and Old Town
• Rooms: River balcony rooms with Hermann Hesse literary history
• Dining: Artisanal restaurant with terrace over the Rhine promenade
• Transport: Free mobility ticket for all public transport in Basel
• Bikes: Complimentary Brompton bicycle rentals for guests
• Extras: BaselCard for half-price museums and free local transport