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Hotel Birsighof

3.0 star property
Hotel in Basel with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge

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Café
Interior entrance
Exterior
Single Room
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Birsigstrasse, 30, Basel, 4054
  • Place, Basel Zoo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Basler Muenster
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Garden View

Twin Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Basel

Hotel Birsighof puts you in the heart of Basel, within just a 10-minute stroll of Basel Zoo and Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and Smart TVs. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Basel hotel include Theater Basel and Offene Kirche Elisabethen.

What's nearby

  • Basel Zoo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Basler Muenster - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Marktplatz - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Congress Center Basel - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop - 13 min walk
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Margherita - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bierrevier - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Paddy Reilly's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Soho - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tuk Tuk Thai Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Birsighof

Hotel in Basel with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Hotel Birsighof.

This 3-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Hotel Birsighof offers 24 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. 58-cm Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Basel hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; CHF 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 58-cm smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 6 October 2025 to 8 October 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 20 per person
  • Pet fee: CHF 50 per pet, per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
Masks are required at the property for guests who have not received COVID-19 vaccination
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

We should mention

  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Birsighof Basel
Birsighof Basel
Birsighof
Hotel Birsighof Hotel
Hotel Birsighof Basel
Hotel Birsighof Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Birsighof?

Hotel Birsighof offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Birsighof?

The closest beach to Hotel Birsighof is Plage de Huningue (4.4 km).

Is Hotel Birsighof family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Birsighof is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Birsighof serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is on offer weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Birsighof?

No, Hotel Birsighof does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Birsighof?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Reviews

Hotel Birsighof Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and convient hôtel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location early checkin great cafes close and great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Staff & service
I cannot judge the hotel by itself but as a paying customer, I can provide an insight about how they consider their customers. I did book a room for one night and unfortunately didn't pay enough attention and book the wrong day (in Jun instead of Jul). I only realized it the morning of. I contacted the hotel immediately to apologize and let me know I won't be able to make it, and would like to book a room for the day I initially intended to. I took ownership for my mistake and thought that any decent management would be happy to book another night, and provide a small discount as a commercial gesture. I paid $170 for one night, they saved money as the room either wasn't used (so no costs involved in room cleanup, etc.) or were able to book the room to another customer, so if they'd offer me a $10-$15 discount, it would virtually cost them nothing, and I'd have been happy. Well that didn't happen. They ignored me. You'd also think they would call/email when a guest is no show, and the didn't either. I sent another email the same day. They ignored it again. Then I sent them a 3rd email a week later, which they finally answered to, offering a ridiculous $4 off my next booking, emphasing it was my fault. I know it is. I stated it twice already. But you either saved money or doubled your gains on that room. Offering a mere $4 to shut me up after ignoring me for a week is insulting. I therefore used my money to another establishment, that I hope, has more respect for their guests
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel thats very close to the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice stay overall

The room was comfortable but I did not realize there was mo air conditioning and the street was too noisy to keep the windows open. The hotel is in a neighborhood and I liked that. And it is still close to restaurants and shopping. The staff were very helpful but not great at giving directions
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Stayed 3 days while attending a conference, we had to leave before the 7:30 breakfasts, but they accommodated us to get a coffee & a bite to eat before we left, plus called us taxis as we had a language barrier. Quiet, clean room. Staff was super friendly!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. Reception at front desk so kind and gave key info on transportation and guidance for the Citi.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Volker

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Pouya

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything is great. Just note that the shower area is a bit tight.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel close to the Basel train station and convenient to historic city center.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff were friendly and accomodating. they spoke English. the property included an amazing breakfast. i would recommend this property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Tony Amante

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is NOT what it claims to be. Instances include but are not limited to: 1. The room advertised false and/or misleading to the consumer. The room in reality is bare-bones, with only a towel, one wash cloth, and a cheap and integrating bar of soap in the bathroom. 2. The room was quite dirty and uncared for, as if it is a hostel for college students. 3. The front desk staff was rarely available. We had to wait for the cleaning lady to buzz him, and he then took time to come to the front desk and seemed irritable because of the afternoon call. 4. The check-in process was excruciatingly slow. The front desk misspelled our name and we had to wait for him to reenter and reprint our Switzerland government paid for and included travel cards (discounts to museums, free rides on transits). 5. Less than 3 hours of being present, having not used the bathroom nor unpacked, I went to the front desk and said we were leaving. He demanded payment for both nights. I said no, we were present for a couple hours, did nothing, and are leaving. He then THREATENED to lock the hotel door and hold us hostage until the police came unless we paid right then on the card. 6. The hotel revoked our city travel passes which, I believe, is illegal to do. My life was threatened. My wife’s life was threatened. I felt required to pay in order to escape. On our honeymoon, nonetheless. I question the reviews on any site for Hotel Birsighof. Stay elsewhere!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful space and friendly staff who were willing to help in any way they could.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice small hotel, nice personell, great location. I would definitely book again if back in Basel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

youssef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Hotel Birsighof were very accommodating and helpful. Breakfast choices were excellent and the property was well-maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two Thumbs Up

Petra runs a lovely hotel in Basel, it is clean and convenient. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Tucson AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous location - 5 minutes to very vibrant downtown. Wonderful couple managing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Guy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

AYUMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024