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GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, a short walk to Basel Zoo

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Exterior
Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | View from room
Front of property
Reception
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
The current price is SAR 879
SAR 948 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar

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Room options

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Exclusive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Exclusive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 65 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Centralbahnstrasse 13-15, Basel, 4002

What's nearby

  • Basel Zoo - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Basler Muenster - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Marktplatz - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Congress Center Basel - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Basel SBB Station - 1 min walk
  • Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Spettacolo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kaffeemacher - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Centralbahnplatz Basel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Malibu Nation - ‬2 min walk

About this property

GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel

Upscale hotel near Basel Zoo
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage or reflexology at Spa, the onsite spa. In addition to a business center and a sauna, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self parking (surcharge), meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, massage treatment rooms, and a reception hall
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 86 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like free stocked minibars and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (CHF 23 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–noon on weekends
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

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

Spa

  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 100.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: CHF 23 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 100.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Gaia Hotel Basel
Gaia Basel

Frequently asked questions

Is GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

As of 10 Rabiʻ I 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel on 14 Rabiʻ I 2025 start from $243.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

Self parking is available for CHF 23 per day.

What time is check-in at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel located?

Located in Sankt Alban, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Via Gottardo and Basel Zoo. BIS Tower and Offene Kirche Elisabethen are also within 10 minutes. Basel SBB Station is only a 2-minute walk and Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) is 2 minutes.

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GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 501 out of 605 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 605 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 605 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 605 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 605 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location - handy for everything. Super clean and friendly staff, lovely breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoryana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Birgit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ambiance and fantastic breakfast Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast and nice quiet room close to train station
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located, excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Convenient to train station. Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - across the street from the train station. Exceedingly friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing hotel to stay while in Basel. The service, rooms and breakfast were excellent. Close to the train station and trams, so it was very easy to get around. Id stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the breakfast and the convenience of being near the train station and trams.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the restaurant at the corner Alte Post the people were wonderful and the food was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was uniformly wonderful. Great family-owned hotel that has retained its old-world ambiance. Amenities included some free wine, beer, juice into the room refrigerator, great breakfast buffet and the special Basel card. That allowed us to ride the trams for free.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sachiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
comfortable room convenent location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely hospitable and welcoming. The location was perfect for using public transportation around the city. The room was cozy and clean, and the breakfast buffet was simply superb! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erzsebet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient being across the road from the train station and very good soundproofing because I couldn't hear anything inside the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was superb and breakfast was delicious! The location near the train station was perfect for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and friendly with our many questions about the area. The location was perfect for our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yumie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location Friendly staff, clean, wonderful breakfast buffet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. The included breakfast was way above expectation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Firdos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, 1 min walk to Basel train station and very nice rooms, with excellent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was right across from train station! Very nice and clean...complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

RUTH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel Choice
The location of this hotel cannot be better! Across from the train station and easy access to trams and buses. Very friendly staff, small but comfortable rooms, good breakfast choices. I would definitely stay here again if in Basel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Excellent service. Large room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and very helpful. The room was very nice and the breakfast was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024