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The best cheap hotels in Basel

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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 937 reviews

    Located in the lively centre of Kleinbasel, right at the Rhine River, East-West Riverside Hotel is just a short walk across the bridge from the Old Town of Basel and a 10-minute tram ride from the...

    From US$236.75 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,243 reviews

    The Hotel Krafft Basel and restaurant can be found in the heart of the city, right on the bank of the Rhine river with its Mediterranean-style promenade.

    From US$261.81 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,876 reviews

    Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Basel. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a concierge service and free WiFi.

    From US$340.72 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,197 reviews

    This hotel is located in Basel's largest private recreational park, and yet lies in the heart of the city.

    From US$378.30 per night

  • Hotel Wettstein

    Basel
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,043 reviews

    The Wettstein hotel is located in a central residential quarter of Basel, 200 metres from the Rhine river, and offers you garage parking, free Wi-Fi and a free internet station.

    From US$265.56 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,701 reviews

    Mövenpick Hotel Basel features a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Basel. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,613 reviews

    Located within 50 metres of Messe Basel and 1.1 km of Blue and White House, Bloom Hotel & Bar in Basel provides a bar and rooms with free WiFi.

    From US$300.64 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,950 reviews

    The Hotel Alexander is located right at the Messe Basel fairgrounds and the Congress Centre, a 7-minute ride from the centre of Basel. The tram stop is right outside. Free Wi-Fi is available.

    From US$194.16 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these cheap hotels in Basel and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,188 reviews

    Situated in the centre of Basel, Limehome Basel Münzgasse features rooms with free WiFi. It is set 300 metres from Blue and White House and offers a lift.

    From US$221.72 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews

    Right in the centre of Basel, situated within a short distance of Jewish Museum of Basel and Zoological Garden, City Center Rooftop Studio with Oldtown View offers free WiFi, air conditioning and...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews

    Situated conveniently in the centre of Basel, City Center Rooftop Balcony-Studio at town hall offers a terrace, air conditioning, free WiFi and flat-screen TV.

    From US$98.96 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 391 reviews

    Located in the centre of Basel, Rheinstream Guesthouse Basel provides accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building.

    From US$167.71 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Offering inner courtyard views, Studio Silver, Cosy-Central-City Appartment is an accommodation situated in Basel, 1.3 km from Kunstmuseum Basel and 1.1 km from Basel Cathedral.

  • Hotel Resslirytti

    Basel
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,130 reviews

    Enjoying a central location on Basel's Wettsteinplatz square, close to the Rheinpromenade and only a 5-minute walk from the Messe Basel exhibition centre and the Art Museum, Hotel Resslirytti offers...

    From US$237.96 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,920 reviews

    Set very close to banks of the River Rhine, this designer hostel is next to the old city gate of St. Alban.

    From US$265.16 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 994 reviews

    The family-run GAIA Hotel Basel can be found right across from Basel Main Train Station, only a 10-minute walk from the historic city centre.

    From US$380.81 per night

Stay connected in Basel and nearby. Cheap hotels with free WiFi

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    In the St. Johann district of Basel, close to Marktplatz Basel, Chill and Tranquil in St Johann near Novartis Campus has a garden and a washing machine.

    From US$314.42 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

    Stylish in Sankt Johann near Novartis with Sauna features a terrace and is located in Basel, within just 1.5 km of Marktplatz Basel and 1.7 km of Jewish Museum of Basel.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews

    Located in the centre of Basel, 600 metres from Badischer Bahnhof, Eine schöne Wohnung bei der Erlenmatte provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,858 reviews

    Located in Basel, just a 3-minute walk from the SBB Train Station, Hyve Hotel Basel offers accommodation with free WiFi and a garden. 2 private parking spaces are available on site for a surcharge.

    From US$187.20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,039 reviews

    Just 300 metres from the SBB Basel railway station (exit Gundeldingen), Hostel by Hyve Basel offers budget accommodation just a 15-minute walk from Basel's city centre.

    From US$500.50 per night

  • Bale

    Basel
    Free WiFi
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Bale is situated in Basel, 1.3 km from Badischer Bahnhof, 2.4 km from Kunstmuseum Basel, and 2.5 km from Basel Cathedral.

    From US$293.12 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

    Boasting quiet street views, Georgian Guest Rooms provides accommodation with patio, around less than 1 km from Basel SBB.

    From US$179.13 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,725 reviews

    The Basel Backpack is housed in a renovated historic factory, only 10 minutes from Basel’s main train station. The Basel Mobility Ticket (free public transport) is included in the rates.

    From US$100.34 per night

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  • Hostel by Hyve Basel

    Cheap hotel in Basel
    Avg. price/night: US$500.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,039 reviews
    The services were even better than I had imagined: everything was very clean, very efficient and I was provided with all the things that I needed. The location was ideal, some minutes away walking distance from the cental train station as well as from a public transport stop for the city center. The staff was extremely polite with me and amazingly helpful to all the requests of mine. I would totally recommend it and stay there again!
    Guest review by
    Anna-Maria
    Solo traveller

  • Hotel Alexander

    Cheap hotel in Clara, Basel
    Avg. price/night: US$194.16
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,950 reviews
    Budget Hotel Alexander is a nice functional hotel with comfortable rooms very close to the good locations. The rooms are very clean and spacious. They have an underground parking spot which is convenient if one reaches Basel by car (payable extra)
    Guest review by
    Jaideep
    Family with young children

  • Hotel Alexander

    Cheap hotel in Clara, Basel
    Avg. price/night: US$194.16
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,950 reviews
    This was a very clean, decent hotel and for a pretty good price by Swiss standards. The room was spotless and the bathroom seemed newly renovated with a powerful, warm shower. The location was a 15min walk from old town and around 25 from the sbb which was fine for me but there are trams nearby if you don't fancy it.
    Guest review by
    David
    Solo traveller

  • Gemütliche Wohnung Nähe Uni

    Cheap hotel in Basel
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews
    Really good location, ideal to cut through into town. Property was spotlessly clean. Good correspondence with the owner, who was very helpful and answered questions promptly. Would highly recommend this place when visiting Basel.
    Guest review by
    Amanda
    Young couple

  • Hotel Wettstein

    Cheap hotel in Basel
    Avg. price/night: US$265.56
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,043 reviews
    Everything was perfect. The staff were fabulous, excellent customer service and always had a smile on their face. Loved having the coffee facilities available any time. Everywhere seemed very clean and the location was ideal. The bed was extremely comfortable too.
    Guest review by
    Cianagh
    Solo traveller