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GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable 4 star hotel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.5

About this property

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 center. All rooms include a mini-bar which is refilled every second day and which can be used free of charge. All food offered is exclusively organic, and most ingredients are sourced locally. All rooms include free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with over 400 international channels, air-conditioning and a kettle. Guests of the GAIA Hotel Basel can use the business center, where a fax, printer and internet access is available, free of charge. The GAIA Hotel Basel offers a rich breakfast buffet every morning.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Located in the best-rated area in Basel, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guests who stayed here loved

Subrat
India India
“Breakfast was good. Location is superb. Centrally located, just outside Basel main station, Tram and bus station. Room was comfortable as booked the Junior Gorgeous suite. Comfortable bedding and heating. Spacious room. Staff is very friendly and...”
Jhoanna
Philippines Philippines
“Best location. A Coop mart is right beside the property and the tram and train stations are few meters away.”
Nicola
United States United States
“Perfect location across from train station and free quick transit to old town. Can hop on and off the buses any time for free. Wonderful breakfast. Spacious rooms with big beds.”
Savage
United States United States
“The room, the breakfast and thee staff were great. Best breakfast we ever had. We were able to leave bags there for the day after we stayed to travel around”
Ira
United States United States
“The room was very comfortable, if a little bit small. It was conveniently located near the train station, which was exactly what we wanted. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly!”
Silverberg
United States United States
“The staff was amazing. My wife broke her ankle at the beginning of our vacation. The staff helped us make the stay bearable. The room and location were perfect.”
Ryan
United States United States
“The breakfast was good. The room was good and the team at the front desk was exceptional.”
Kerttu
Finland Finland
“Excellent location next to the railwaystation and tram intersection, very easy to get all over Basel. Feeling of a family run establishment different from the chain hotels. Lovely breakfast room. Very good breakfast to which you did not get bored...”
Douglas
United States United States
“Beautiful room in a very nice hotel. Walkable to sites but also close to city transportation.”
Carol
United States United States
“Pleasantly surprised at the huge room and couldn’t be any more convenient to the train station. Lucked out and we were able to check in early when we arrived. Breakfast was delicious. Sorry we only had one night here. Oh…and the artwork was so...”

Hotel area info

House rules

GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable 4 star hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 100 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.