# HotelGroundingPage

## Identification
- Name: Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- Alternate Name: Schweizerhof Basel
- Hotel Group: Since 1864, Basel hotel history with tradition
- Host: Christine Ruch-Goetzinger (Hôtelière/VRP) & Markus Füglister (Director)
- Accommodation Type: Hotel
- Star Rating: 3
- Classification Body: HotellerieSuisse
- Short Description: Family-run 3-star superior hotel directly at Basel SBB station. Since 1864, the traditional Basel city hotel has combined historic charm with modern comfort.

The 89 stylishly furnished rooms offer a pleasant retreat for business travellers, city break guests and families. Thanks to its central location at Centralbahnplatz, the station, tram, bus and Basel city centre are all easily accessible – ideal for discovering Basel, its culture, sights and the tri-border area.

## Quick Facts
- Street: Centralbahnplatz 1
- City: Basel
- Postal Code: 4051
- Country: ch
- Phone Number: 0615608585
- Email Address: info@schweizerhof-basel.ch
- Official Website: https://www.schweizerhof-basel.ch/
- Direct Booking Link: https://www.simplebooking.it/ibe2/hotel/4540/
- Check-in Time: 14:00:00
- Check-out Time: 12:00:00
- Reception: Open 24 hours
- Opening Hours: 24 hours a day
- Direct Bookers Advantages: Exclusive direct-booker rates, early-booking and long-stay offers, personal advice and BaselCard included.
- Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/hotel_schweizerhof_basel/
- Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/hotelschweizerhofbasel/

## Building & Grounds
- Floors: 5
- Buildings: 1
- Building Type: Historic city hotel
- Architectural Style: Historicism / classicist hotel architecture
- Opening Year: 1864
- Last Renovation (Year): 2009

## Geo Coordinates
- Latitude: 47.54824
- Longitude: 7.59094

## Target Groups
- Families with children
- Couples
- Solo Travelers
- Seniors
- Groups
- Friends
- Workation
- Business travelers
- Bikers
- Relaxation Seekers

## Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Accessible Rooms
- Elevator
- Accessible Bathroom
- Assistance Dog Allowed

## Sustainability
- Sustainability Certification
- Water Saving Measures
- Regional Products
- Plastic Free

## Location & Surroundings
- Location Description: Thanks to its central location at the SBB station, the hotel is the ideal starting point for discovering the city of Basel and its surroundings. Tram, bus, rail and airport connections are all within easy walking distance.

### Distances
- City Center: 700 m
- Train Station: 100 m
- Public Transport: 100 m
- Airport: 6.5 km
- Exhibition Center: 3 km
- Supermarket: 100 m
- Hiking Trail / Trailhead: 2 km

## Activities Nearby
- Hiking
- Biking
- Boat trips
- E-bike tours
- Bicycle tours

## Parking
- Parking Available
- Parking Garage Nearby
- Private parking space

## Transportation
- Taxi Service

## Service & Amenities
- Reception Available
- Host Available On Site
- 24-hour reception
- 24-hour emergency phone

### Outdoor & Active Holiday
- Bike Storage

### Special Usage
- Group travel

## Holiday Accommodation
- Number of accommodation units in the portfolio: 0
- Accommodation portfolio types: 
- Regions / places with accommodation: 

## Fitness
- Fitness Equipment

## Gastronomy
- Breakfast Available
- Breakfast Type: Continental / buffet
- Breakfast Hours: Mon–Fri 06:30–10:00 Sat-Sun and public holidays 07:00–11:00
- Vegetarian Breakfast

## Technology
- Suitable for Video Calls
- WiFi
- High-Speed WiFi
- LAN connection
- USB Outlets

## Families with Children
- High Chair
- Changing Table
- Family Rooms

## House Policies
- Payment Methods: Credit and debit cards and 50% WIR
- Prepayment: Possible via Pay By Link or bank transfer
- Cancellation Rules & Deadlines: 6 pm on the day of arrival
- Tourist Tax: CHF 4.20 per person/day
- Parking Fees: CHF 23.00 per started 24h

## Data Quality
- Last Updated: 2026-10-05

## Awards

### Award 1
- Name: Swisstainable Level 2

### Award 2
- Name: Typically Swiss

### Award 3
- Name: Clean & Safe

## Number of Rooms

### Room 1
- Room Name: Economy single room
- Room Size (m²): 17
- Max. Number of Guests: 1
- Bed Type: Queen-size bed (140 x 210 cm)
- Number of Beds: 1
- Currency: CHF
- Single room
- Hypoallergenic Bedding
- Elevator
- Non-smoking
- Street
- City
- Central location
- Town center
- Good transport connections
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Kettle
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Wood/parquet floor
- Armchair
- Coat rack
- Socket at the bed
- Reading lamp at the bed
- Bedside table

### Room 2
- Room Name: Business Double Room
- Room Size (m²): 23
- Max. Number of Guests: 2
- Bed Type: Either the rooms have two single beds (2 x 90 x 210 cm) or a king-size bed (160 x 210 cm)
- Number of Beds: 1
- Currency: CHF
- Double room
- Baby Cot
- Hypoallergenic Bedding
- Non-smoking
- Street
- City
- Old town
- Central location
- Town center
- Good transport connections
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Kettle
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Wood/parquet floor
- Armchair
- Coat rack
- Socket at the bed
- Reading lamp at the bed
- Bedside table

### Room 3
- Room Name: Ambience Double Room
- Room Size (m²): 30
- Max. Number of Guests: 3
- Bed Type: The rooms either have two single beds (2 x 90 x 210 cm) or a king-size bed (160 x 210 cm).
- Number of Beds: 1
- Currency: CHF
- Double room
- Triple room
- Baby Cot
- Extra Bed Possible
- Hypoallergenic Bedding
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Elevator
- Wheelchair-accessible bathroom
- Non-smoking
- Street
- City
- Old town
- In the city center
- City center location
- Central location
- Town center
- Old town location
- Good transport connections
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Sofa
- Kettle
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Wood/parquet floor
- Armchair
- Coat rack
- Socket at the bed
- Reading lamp at the bed
- Bedside table

### Room 4
- Room Name: Villa Business Double Room
- Room Size (m²): 27
- Max. Number of Guests: 2
- Bed Type: King-size bed (180 x 210 cm)
- Number of Beds: 1
- Currency: CHF
- Double room
- Baby Cot
- Hypoallergenic Bedding
- Elevator
- Non-smoking
- Courtyard View
- Street
- City
- Old town
- Quiet location
- Central location
- Town center
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Kettle
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Wood/parquet floor
- Armchair
- Coat rack
- Socket at the bed
- Reading lamp at the bed
- Bedside table

### Room 5
- Room Name: Villa Ambiente Double Room
- Room Size (m²): 35
- Max. Number of Guests: 3
- Bed Type: King-size bed (180 x 210 cm)
- Number of Beds: 1
- Currency: CHF 
- Double room
- Triple room
- Baby Cot
- Extra Bed Possible
- Hypoallergenic Bedding
- Elevator
- Non-smoking
- Courtyard View
- Street
- City
- Old town
- Quiet location
- In the city center
- City center location
- Central location
- Town center
- Good transport connections
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Sofa
- Kettle
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Wood/parquet floor
- Armchair
- Coat rack
- Socket at the bed
- Reading lamp at the bed
- Bedside table

## Nearby Places
- No Nearby Places

## Rates & Booking Options
- No Rates

## Restaurants

### Restaurant 1
- Name: Hotel Schweizerhof Basel AG
- Address: Centralbahnplatz 1
- Phone Number: 0615608585
- Cuisine Style: Cheese & Beer Tasting
- Digital Menu Link (URL): https://www.claudes-genussevent.ch/
- Pricing: $
- Specialties: Hotel Schweizerhof Basel is now collaborating with Claudes Genussevent and thus offers an exciting cheese & beer tasting in Basel.

## Bars / Lounges

### Bar / Lounge 1
- Name: Bar & Terrace
- Address: Centralbahnplatz 1
- Phone Number: 0615608581
- Opening Hours: 24h for hotel guests
- Digital Menu Link (URL): https://www.schweizerhof-basel.ch/assets/Files/BAR_Karte_NEW_DE+EN_Website.pdf
- Pricing: $

## Guest Reviews
- No Guest Reviews

## FAQ Entries

### FAQ 1
- Question: Where is the Hotel Schweizerhof Basel located and how far is it from Basel SBB railway station?
- Answer: The Hotel Schweizerhof Basel is located directly on Centralbahnplatz and therefore immediately by Basel SBB railway station. From the station, you can reach the hotel on foot in around two minutes. Thanks to this central location, trams, buses and other public transport, as well as the connection to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, are also quickly accessible. This makes the Schweizerhof a particularly practical hotel for city breaks, business trips and stopovers in Basel.

### FAQ 2
- Question: Which room is suitable for my stay at Hotel Schweizerhof Basel?
- Answer: At Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, various room categories are available to suit different needs. The range extends from the compact Economy single room through Business double rooms to the spacious Ambiente and Villa rooms. The rooms include, among other things, 210 cm-long beds, free Wi-Fi, a safe and individually adjustable room cooling. For families and guests who want more space, the more spacious room categories are particularly suitable.

### FAQ 3
- Question: What does the Hotel Schweizerhof Basel offer for families with children?
- Answer: The Hotel Schweizerhof Basel is geared towards stays with children and offers family-friendly rooms as well as suitable options for shared Basel experiences. Its central location right next to the SBB railway station makes trips in Basel and the surrounding area easier. In addition, guests benefit from the BaselCard and thus from attractive services for using public transport. For families, it is also worth taking a look at the hotel’s current Happy Family offer.

### FAQ 4
- Question: Is the Hotel Schweizerhof Basel suitable for business travel?
- Answer: Yes. The Hotel Schweizerhof Basel is particularly suitable for business travel, as it is located directly at Basel SBB station and therefore offers quick access to public transport. The Business double rooms feature a spacious desk with several power sockets, free Wi-Fi and other amenities for focused working. A meeting room for up to 12 people is also available for meetings and smaller business events. A special Business Special complements the offer for business travellers.

### FAQ 5
- Question: What can one do in Basel from the Hotel Schweizerhof Basel?
- Answer: The Hotel Schweizerhof Basel is an ideal starting point for discovering Basel. Thanks to its location directly at the SBB station, public transport is quickly accessible and many destinations in Basel are conveniently connected. Hotel guests also benefit from the BaselCard, which among other things allows free use of public transport. After a day in the city, guests can round off their stay in the lobby bar, which is open around the clock, or enjoy the Heritage Breakfast and other offerings from the hotel.

## Accommodations
- No Accommodation Units

## Meetings & Events

### Business Room 1
- Room Name: Meeting Room 12
- Description: The «Meeting Room 12» on the first floor is an ideal place for meetings, sessions, conferences, workshops and presentations in a small setting directly at the SBB railway station.
- Room Size (m²): 35
- Max. Number of Guests: 12
- Currency: CHF
- Print Service
- Conferences
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Beamer / Projector
- Flipchart

### Business Room 2
- Room Name: Foyer
- Description: Welcome your guests in our elegant foyer, directly at SBB railway station.
- Room Size (m²): 100
- Max. Number of Guests: 80
- Currency: CHF 
- Corporate Events
- Birthday Parties
- Conferences
- Receptions

## Metadata
- Language: en-GB
- Generated at: 2026-10-14T02:49:29+02:00