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About this property
Newly built in 2014, The Passage in Basel is a centrally located design hotel featuring a sauna, a fitness centre, free WiFi access and air-conditioned rooms. The Basel SBB Train Station is 850 metres away. The spacious and soundproofed rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, an iPod dock, a laptop safe, a coffee machine and a bathroom with shower or bath tub. Slippers are provided as well in each room. Guests have free access to the hotel's fitness centre and sauna. Guests can enjoy drinks at The Passage café bar with a seating area in the courtyard. Restaurants and the Old Town are 200 metres from the hotel. The Messe Basel Fair Ground is 2 km away and the main attractions, such as the Basel Cathedral and the Market Square are reachable within a 5-minute walk.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Fitness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Casandra
Romania
“Received a surprise free room upgrade to a loft, the room was amazing, with a large terrace. Bathroom was modern and spacious, with a separate shower and bathtub. Would definitely return here next time in Basel.” - Ruth
France
“Great location. Lovely staff on the desk when we arrived, so helpful and very polite. A great and plentiful breakfast.” - Strevan
United Kingdom
“Fantastic , clean , great location and amazing welcoming staff” - Rhona
United Kingdom
“Really modern and clean, the staff were warm and friendly and we really enjoyed the breakfast” - Elizabeth
United Kingdom
“We had a junior suite which was very spacious. Fantastic bathroom - possibly best shower ever. Breakfast was good and everything is spotlessly clean.” - Sophia
United Kingdom
“Welcoming staff. Relaxed atmosphere. Quiet. Fantastic location for the centre and also the train station” - Rene
Switzerland
“Gentleman with Bernese accent at the front desk went out of his way and really spoiled us like vvips. Made the stay wonderful. Also his colleagues were super nice. What a positive surprise wow” - David
United Kingdom
“Very nice team who were helpful and friendly. The room was very clean and nice shower too. Close to the old town.” - James
Australia
“Property was perfect in every way . Very helpful and polite staff . Good position and good car park ,” - David
United Kingdom
“Wonderful friendly helpful receptionists. Could not fault any aspect of this hotel. Would be our hotel of choice if visiting Basel.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.






The fine print
Guests receive a BaselCard upon check in. This Guest Card includes complementary use of Public Transport within Basel City and surroundings (Zone 10, 11, 13, 14 & 15, including Euroairport), free WiFi, as well as discounts on admission to cultural and leisure activities. Please note that the public transfer (2nd class) from EuroAirport or Basel main train stations to the hotel on the day of your arrival is free of charge with your booking confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.