Hotel Märthof Basel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with full-service spa and 24-hour fitness centre

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Front of property
Restaurant
Marktplatz Junior Suite
Lobby
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Marktgasse 19, Basel, BS, 4051
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Basel University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Basler Muenster
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(80 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Signature Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
LED TV
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
LED TV
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Marktplatz Junior Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Basel

A luxury stay in the heart of Basel awaits you at Hotel Märthof Basel. Within steps you'll find Pharmacy Museum Basel and Marktplatz. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and a 24-hour gym. .A day of pampering can include access to the sauna and steam room. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Meeting rooms and a 24-hour business centre are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. On weekday mornings buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Basel City Centre hotel include Basel University and Basel Town Hall.

What's nearby

  • Marktplatz - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Basel University - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Basel Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Basler Muenster - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Munsterplatz - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) - 17 min walk
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mövenpick Brasserie Baselstab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bohemia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gifthüttli - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Les Trois Rois - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Confiserie Tea-Room Schiesser - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Märthof Basel

Luxury hotel with full-service spa and 24-hour fitness centre
Hotel Märthof Basel offers its guests a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury Hotel Märthof Basel.

This 4.5-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Märthof Basel offers 68 accommodations with free minibar items and laptop-compatible safes. This individually decorated accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Basel hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; CHF 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 30 per person
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 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, debit card or cash deposit 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property Registration Number 65344653

We should mention

  • To adhere to national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours during certain times of the year.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 star Superior, and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Märthof Basel Hotel
Hotel Märthof Basel Basel
Hotel Märthof Basel Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Märthof Basel?

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

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Märthof Basel?

The closest beach to Hotel Märthof Basel is Plage de Huningue (3.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Märthof Basel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Hotel Märthof Basel. It has a steam room and a sauna.

What makes Hotel Märthof Basel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Märthof Basel.

Does Hotel Märthof Basel serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is on offer on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Märthof Basel?

No, Hotel Märthof Basel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Märthof Basel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Märthof Basel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Märthof Basel?

Dogs are welcome at Hotel Märthof Basel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

Hotel Märthof Basel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 618 out of 753 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 753 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 753 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 753 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 753 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alex, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area is under construction - extremely noisy!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Quiet room, free minibar, great location, very helpful staff, comfortable bed, good restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alain

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

Overall a great stay.

Very nice and comfortable hotel right in the heart of old Basel. The staff was awsome, super friendly, fluent in english. Breakfast was perfect, lots of options. Our junior suite was great. The bed, pillows and comforter were super confi. Overall a great stay worthy of a return trip in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Best hotel ever

Best hotel experience I've had in my life. And I'm 54 years old so I've been in a lot of hotels. It's not just that the hotel itself is incredible, the staff went above and beyond my expectations every day. If I return to Basel I will definitely stay at this hotel and not even look for another one
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

patty

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Service good. No lobby really. Their restaurant is good. Construction next door so loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

daman

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Dinesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Uniqueness of this hotel is its staff, who are all friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. With fab hotel rooms, staff and location makes 5* for me.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all so very professional. They accommodated all our needs. Even gave me a kettle for tea. Beautiful hotel in a nice area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hossein

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The receptionist was very polite and cooperative. I got the exact answer anytime I asked a question.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff was all excellent. The only thing I would recommend is to have the sauna and steam rooms operational by 7 am.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donna Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very warm, but the staff provided us with summer blanket and a fan which truly helped get us through the night. The staff was very helpful with directions to tram, restaurants provided a dry bag for floating down the river ride, which was exceptionally fun
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well presented hotel with charm and a beer enjoyable rooftop bar over looking the Marktplatz. Staff were super helpful and friendly. Excellent tram connections just outside the hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is lovely, clean , amazing staff. It is in the best location. Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melanie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor service, amenities did not work (ac). Would not recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will recommend hotel. Be careful with the 3 steps from the bedroom to the bath area at night. Great breakfast and Everything within walking distance. Simply a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean, great internet access, very friendly and accommodating staff. A little noisy due to the tram and although they state it has air conditioning, it's in the pipes in the walls, so the room does not get cool if it's hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous and luxurious! The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A+ everything was perfect, from cleanliness, service, helpfulness of the staff to the interior. Location is also perfect for sightseeing and great restaurants and cafes
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding Staff, Service, Cleanliness, Location…our strongest recommendation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well run character hotel in great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025