Hotel Metropol Basel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour fitness centre, a quick walk to Basel Zoo

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Comfort Double Room
Exterior detail
Reception
Interior detail
View from property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$267
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May

Explore the area

Map
Elisabethenanlage 5, Basel, 4002
  • Basel Zoo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Basler Muenster
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Marktplatz
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room (First)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room (Style)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Style Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Basel

Hotel Metropol Basel places you in the centre of Basel, within just a 15-minute stroll of Basel Zoo and Basler Muenster. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour fitness centre, and has concierge services. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a computer station. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Sankt Alban hotel include Marktplatz and Congress Center Basel.

What's nearby

  • Basel Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basler Muenster - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Marktplatz - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Congress Center Basel - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • St. Jakobshalle - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Basel SBB Station - 1 min walk
  • Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Spettacolo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Centralbahnplatz Basel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Malibu Nation - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Confiserie Bachmann - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Metropol Basel

Hotel with a 24-hour fitness centre, a quick walk to Basel Zoo
Hotel Metropol Basel offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and concierge services. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. The business-friendly Hotel Metropol Basel also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Built in 1980
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Metropol Basel offers 46 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Basel hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Languages

English, French, German

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Parking on site (CHF 30 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (CHF 30 per night)
  • Extended parking on site (CHF 30 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 30 per person

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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
  • Self-parking fee: CHF 30 per night
  • Valet parking fee: CHF 30 per night
  • Extended parking fee: CHF 30 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Swiss Quality
Metropol Swiss Quality
Metropol Swiss Quality Basel
Metropol Swiss Quality Hotel
Metropol Swiss Quality Hotel Basel
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Metropol Basel
Swiss q Metropol Basel
Hotel Metropol Basel Hotel
Hotel Metropol Basel Basel
Hotel Metropol Basel Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Metropol Basel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Metropol Basel?

As of 28 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Metropol Basel on 1 May 2025 start from NZ$250.35, 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.

Is parking available at Hotel Metropol Basel?

Yep, Hotel Metropol Basel has a self car park for CHF 30 per night. Additionally there is extended parking for CHF 30 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Metropol Basel?

The closest beach to Hotel Metropol Basel is Plage de Huningue (4.7 km).

Does Hotel Metropol Basel serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

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

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

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

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Metropol Basel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Metropol Basel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 586 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 586 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 586 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 586 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 586 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Basel 3 night stay

Stayed for 3 nights as a city break. Location is ideal next to train station making it easy to walk everywhere/jump in public transport. Hotel was clean with good room sizes. When we arrived reception was unmanned with only an automated machine to check in (which felt very impersonal & made thing feel more painful than needed for "weary travellers who'd just arrived in the country"). Room temperature was our main issue as it fluctuated up and down wildly making sleeping difficult - and this was centrally controlled with no option to adjust heat within our room (and nothing reception could do). Breakfast selection and quality was acceptable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nitin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Ideal place for proximity to the train station and the room is very comfortable. No staff at reception which makes it feel less secure. Check in is self service but easy. No Wi-Fi in rooms, only in lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

CHRISTINE

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuriy, Morganville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great 4 star hotel,100 meters from the train station excellent breakfast, very clean and comfy room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great reception staff !!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and convenient location. Fabulous breakfast on the top floor!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Lovely hotel In a wonderful location

A really good stay. The station is in a really good location near the station and a minute walk from the tram. Staff were really friendly and everything was neat and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, peabody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, excellent location next to train station but facing away from crowded area. Directly next to tons of transportation - which is free for tourists! Breakfast was nice in gorgeous panoramic dining room. To clear up the piece about the dual front desks - the hotels are CONNECTED -its a 10 second walk to the other hotel. I didn't have the need to do so. Very happy with stay, will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

machiko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Self check-in can be a bit fiddly but everything else is very decent and close to Basel SBB station (where a basement level supermarket is). Staff from adjacent (associated) hotels would help you if needed. Comfortable bed, big screen & complementary espresso machine. Happy to stay again.

4/10 Poor

Briana

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed a place to stay for one night after a flight and this hotel was perfectly placed. Easy assess late at night with clear info on check in process. Room clean and beds comfy. Fit the bill. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Woking

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is in an excellent location and the rooms are reasonable and clean. No reception service between certain hours and you are directed to the larger sister hotel around the corner. Breakfast was adequate but service was slightly lacking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

G

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

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find from the train station. Staff efficient but not really friendly As described
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yee Lin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not excellent but not terrible either

Overall a comfortable stay with large, comfortable, warm rooms. When we arrived there were no staff on reception despite advice that there would be until 10:30 so we had to go to the hotel next door to check-in. Unfortunately, because there are no staff at night, smokers congregate in the canopied entrance with the doors constantly opening and thus all the communal areas stank of cigarettes. This did dissipate by the following day but it wasn’t a great arrival especially as the smokers made little effort to move as we tried to lug our suitcases through them up the staircase.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

IAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Difficult series of steps from street to reception with no one to help.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

chris

Travelled with partner
This is not a 4 star property; at best it's 2 stars. The elevator did not work so we had to haul the luggage up 2 floors. Room and reception area is sparse, with minimal staff on duty. Very good location close to the train station and trams to downtown are frequent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

lek

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Good location

Automated check-in works, but there are also friendly staff. Rooms are comfortable, and the price/quality ratio is good. Breakfast is pretty basic and pre-cutting the loaves means they can be a little stale
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024