GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel

Property class: 4
Basel hotel with spa and bar/lounge

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Enjoy your visit to Basel with a stay at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages or reflexology. A bar/lounge, a sauna, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast. Public transportation is close by: Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop is just 5 minutes by foot.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Minibar
  • Premium bedding
The current price is $241
$261 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12

Why we love this property

Work and wellness blend
This hotel balances work and wellness. It features essential business spaces and stress-melting spa services, including rejuvenating massages and saunas.
Breakfast and bar scene
Free buffet breakfast powers the day's adventures. This hotel also has a bar for relaxing with evening drinks.
Spa sanctuary
The full-service spa offers daily treatments, from reflexology to hot stone massages. A sauna awaits for post-treatment relaxation at this hotel.

Room options

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A bed with a black headboard, white and grey pillows, a black telephone, and a lamp on a bedside table.

Smart Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a framed picture on the wall, and a lamp.

Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a desk with a lamp and flowers.

Comfort Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(58 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Exclusive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

A modern hotel room with a bed, a red accent wall, a seating area with a red chair, and a view into the adjacent room.

Exclusive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Gorgeous twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Gorgeous king Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Centralbahnstrasse 13-15, Basel, 4002

What's nearby

  • BIS Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Basel Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basel University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Basler Muenster - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport) - 23 min drive
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 24 min drive
  • Basel SBB Station - 1 min walk
  • Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) - 2 min walk
  • Basel Station - 3 min walk
  • Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 19 min walk
  • University Tram Stop - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Spettacolo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kaffeemacher - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel

  • Enjoy your visit to Basel with a stay at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages or reflexology. A bar/lounge, a sauna, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast. Public transportation is close by: Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop is just 5 minutes by foot.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 86 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (CHF 23 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–noon on weekends
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (775 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Free stocked minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CHF 100.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Self parking costs CHF 23 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Also known as

Gaia Hotel Basel

Gaia Basel

Frequently asked questions

Does GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs CHF 23 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in is available.

Is there an onsite casino at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Basel (5-min drive) and Casino Barriere De Blotzheim (12-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and make the most of other amenities like a sauna.

What's the area around GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel like?

GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop and 8 minutes' walk from Basel University.

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Reviews

GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel Reviews

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Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent, offering a wonderful selection of organic and local products. (109 reviews)
  • The hotel's restaurant offered a delicious breakfast with quality products and a lovely dining area. (21 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient for the station and a great breakfast included
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10/10 Exceptional

Super cute. Very cohesive aesthetic. Clean room. Great location
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is excellent in all aspects. Super clean super comfortable and easy to get to the town using the public transport, “trams are just across the street. Very convenient shops next to the hotel . Perfect place to stay when visiting Basel .
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room and location for our family of three. The staff was helpful and communicative. The breakfast was excellent. We also had air conditioning - a plus in July!
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8/10 Very good

Great spot just over the road from the station. Supermarket next door and in the station. Staff are excellent and very helpful. Explained everything I needed to know at check in. Basel card was brilliant used it on the trams a lot. Great breakfast, even got gluten free bread. Good range of things. Very quiet hotel, bed was excellent. Had a great stay here and would highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean! Excellent staff support! The included breakfast was superb! Excellent location across the street from the train station and a short walk to their excellent zoo. I rarely write reviews of where we stay but the GAIA deserves proper recognition!
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10/10 Exceptional

amazing location to the train station. It was the perfect base for exploring and the staff and hotel was lovely too. And an amazing free breakfast in a beautiful room
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was exceptional. Very friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to help us. The breakfast was wonderful. Close to transport
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8/10 Very good

The front desk staff were excellent. They were very friendly and helpful. The room was small, but clean. The breakfast was very good and served in a very nice atmosphere. The train station was across the road and a small grocery store was next to the hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

The front desk staff were friendly and helpful. The beverages and snacks in the room were complimentary. We were offered bottled water and snacks upon checkout which was a nice surprise. Buffet breakfast had a variety of food/drinks to choose, Location is excellent, right across the Basel SBB train station.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, excellent location and friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay! Hotel was great location and staff very helpful and friendly! The continental breakfast was also very good ! Would come again !
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff.. upgrafed me took a double room.. which was very spacious... but they didn't tell me about the special block out blinds... so my room was like day light in the night... breakfast room was very elegant with a wonderful selection of food... close to train and trams.
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was about a 5 min walk to the train station. The room was very clean and we appreciated that the refrigerator was stocked with free items. The included breakfast was the best we have ever seen. The A/C was excellent which we noticed was not true everywhere. I would rate this hotel 5/5 and we will definitely stay here if we get the opportunity to come back to Basel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was so lovely, kind and welcoming. The rooms were good and the breakfast was nice too.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was roomy, clean and staff very accommodating.
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend this hotel. The organic buffet breakfast was delicious and plentiful. The staff were fantastic and so helpful. The hotel itself is so convenient to train station and trams. The room was rather small but clean and comfortable. The free chocolate was a plus!
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location for the station. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast included. Free drink and snack in the room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very conveniently located, excellent breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast selection was excellent. The staff was friendly, helpful and very accommodating.
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely hotel very (easy walk with bags) close to the railway station and tram stops. Walkable to old town (10-15 minutes) and a good breakfast. The room was modern with the refrigerator stocked with some soft drinks, juice, beer and Prosecco included. Extremely helpful staff who made us dinner recommendations and reservations at a local restaurant 5 minutes from the hotel door. A nice grocery store was also next door where we purchased salads and sandwiches. Would stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great ambiance and fantastic breakfast Very friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Great customer service, clean and spacious room, plenty of towels and toiletries. The breakfast was really good!!! We enjoyed the Basel card and the proximity to transportation and downtown
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at GAIA met all of our expectations. Room was quiet and comfortable. Service was excellent and breakfast was fresh and plentiful.