Krafft Basel Hotel (Basel, Switzerland)

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Krafft Basel Hotel

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Overview

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

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:59

until 12:00

Amenities

Public parking is possible at a location nearby at CHF 30 per day.

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Other information

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of CHF 28 per person per day.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

German

Building

Year renovated:2010

Number of floors:5

Number of rooms:48

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Rooms and availability

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Small Single Room

Max:

1 person
Bed options:

1 Single bed

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Single Room

Max:

1 person
Bed options:

1 Single bed

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Spacious Junior Suite

Max:

2 persons

Free Wi-Fi
Private bathroom

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

CHF 30 per day

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Laundry

Flat-screen TV

Elevator

Services

Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Board games

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace

Room view

City view
River view
With view

Room features

Sitting area
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

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Essential information about Krafft Basel Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	184 US$
📏 Distance to center	100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport	55.7 mi
🧳 Nearest airport	Kloten, ZRH

Location

Address

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Rheingasse 12, Basel, Switzerland, 04058

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Rheingasse 12, Basel, Switzerland, 04058

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Zoo

Basel Zoological Garden

1.1 mi

Museums

Basel Historical Museum

200 yd

Bus Station

Gate of Spalen

200 yd

Museums

Fine Arts Museum Basel

200 yd

Museums

Jean Tinguely Museum

200 yd

Events

Congress Center Basel

100 yd

Museums

Basel Paper Mill Museum

1.0 mi

Parks

Tierpark Lange Erlen

1.3 mi

Events

Messe Basel

100 yd

Landmark

Basel Museum of Ancient Art and Ludwig Collection

200 yd

Botanical Garden

University of Basel Botanical Garden

200 yd

Museums

Swiss Architecture Museum

200 yd

Museums

Toy Worlds Museum Basel

200 yd

Fountains

Tinguely Brunnen

200 yd

Museums

Caricature & Cartoon Museum Basel

1.0 mi

Church

Basler Munster

100 yd

Square

Muensterplatz

100 yd

Museums

Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel

100 yd

Bridges

Middle Bridge

100 yd

Museums

Museum Klingental

100 yd

Public Building

Rathaus

100 yd

Museums

Natural History Museum of Basel

100 yd

Unterer Rheinweg 10

Helvetia on a journey

100 yd

Museums

Museum of Cultures

100 yd

Old Town stroll

100 yd

Marktplatz

Altstadt-Spaziergange durch Basel

100 yd

Pfalz

100 yd

Events

Ausstellungsraum Klingental

100 yd

Clarapl. 6

Clarakirche Basel

100 yd

Church

Martinskirche

100 yd

Restaurant

Consum Basel

100 yd

Restaurant

Zum schmale Wurf

100 yd

Restaurant

Acero Eiscafe

100 yd

Restaurant

East-West Hotel Restaurant

100 yd

Restaurant

Grenzwert Bar

100 yd

Restaurant

Apawi

100 yd

Restaurant

Sapori del Sud 2

100 yd

Restaurant

Bar Restaurant Sonne

100 yd

Restaurant

Restaurant Schafeck

100 yd

Restaurant

Lily's

100 yd

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FAQ about Krafft Basel

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at Krafft Basel hotel?

Schutzenmatt Park, set 1.5 miles from Krafft Basel hotel, as well as the non - profit Zoo Basel placed 20 minutes' stroll from the property are worth visiting. If you are willing to explore even more landmarks in Basel, attend Altstadt-Spaziergange durch Basel located 750 feet away.

Which landmarks are closest to Krafft Basel?

Guests of Krafft Basel can visit the 16th-century Rathaus (only minutes from the accommodation), or Basler Munster placed 5 minutes' walk away.

Does the hotel have parking on site?

Yes, guests of the hotel can take advantage of public parking nearby.

What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the Basel hotel?

Unfortunately, the hotel does not have on-site restaurants, but guests can dine in Krafft Basel Restaurant and Apawi restaurants placed within a 5-minute walk from the property.

Can I eat breakfast at the comfortable 4-star Krafft Basel hotel?

Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the comfortable 4-star Krafft Basel hotel.

What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the 4-star Krafft Basel?

Guests of the 4-star Krafft Basel can check in from 3 PM to 11.59 PM and check out from 12 PM. Late check-in is also possible by prior arrangement with the property.

How much does a room at the comfortable 4-star Krafft Basel cost?

The prices at the comfortable 4-star Krafft Basel start from $200.

What payment methods are accepted in the Basel hotel?

At the Basel hotel, guests can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa as well as other payment methods.

Which facilities are included in the rooms at the comfortable 4-star Krafft Basel hotel?

Every room at the comfortable 4-star Krafft Basel hotel includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as an individual safe for guests' security.

Are there any business facilities featured at the hotel?

Yes, the hotel comprises a business center as well as laptops and printers.