In the heart of Basel City Centre, The Passage offers a refined retreat. Relax in the sauna or work out at the gym. With in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, and helpful multilingual staff with concierge services always available.
Located near a train station, The Passage is a great choice for a stay in Basel. You can relax at the sauna, work out at the fitness centre or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and walkability. Public transportation is only a short walk: Marktplatz Tram Stop is 9 minutes and University Tram Stop is 12 minutes.
Languages
English, French, German, Italian
At a glance
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Hotel size
53 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking
Secured covered on-site self-parking (CHF 25.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Golfing nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 2014
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Fitness centre
Sauna
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Low-height worktop and sink
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
55-cm LED TV
Premium digital channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Free cot/infant bed
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) and free wired Internet
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 27 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for CHF 40 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per day
Parking
Covered self-parking costs CHF 25.00 per night with in/out privileges
Policies
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours during certain times of the year.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Passage Basel
Passage Hotel Basel
Passage Hotel
The Passage Hotel
The Passage Basel
The Passage Hotel Basel
Frequently asked questions
Does The Passage offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Passage does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Passage?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of CHF 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Passage?
Yes. Self-parking costs CHF 25.00 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Passage?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Passage?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Basel (4-min drive) and Casino Barriere De Blotzheim (10-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Passage and nearby?
The Passage has a sauna and a fitness centre.
What's the area around The Passage like?
The Passage is in Basel City Centre, a short 9-minute drive from Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport) and 6 minutes' walk from Basel University. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for families.
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The Passage Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Location
Breakfast
Old town
Shower
Train station
Restaurant
Gyms (public)
Walking
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as good, excellent, or wonderful with a wide variety of options. (14 reviews)
The property's gym was well-equipped and had a sauna, impressing guests with its quality and facilities. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
28 Jul 2025
Convenient for next leg of our journey and close to Old Town.
Muriel
Muriel, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
22 Jul 2025
Enjoyed the large room with a very nice bathroom. The staff was very helpful and the room was ready early. Nice breakfast in the morning
Muriel
Muriel, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Jul 2025
Good location, close to train station.
Quiet and comfortable
Evlampia
Evlampia, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
23 Jul 2025
Great experience
Fernando
Fernando, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
31 Jul 2025
The Basel card was a nice touch. Discounts and free public transport around the city!
Gregory
Gregory, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 Apr 2025
We had an amazing stay! Great service, great gym, nice room and very good breakfast. Good area to explore Basel.
Karim
Karim, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
18 Jun 2025
close to everything
Scott
Scott, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Mar 2025
Very Nice the hotel
María Daniela
María Daniela, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
12 May 2025
The staff at the Passage were friendly and accomodating. The location was perfect for us - close to the train station, restaurants and shopping. The hotel was clean and comforatable. We enjoyed our stay and would go back.
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
16 May 2025
Good quality hotel. The room was smaller a bit older than expected from the pictures, but overall comfortable and clean
Paolo
Paolo, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 May 2025
Great stay very clean, friendly staff, and a convenient location. Everything was well-managed and comfortable. Highly recommended!
Lealem
Lealem, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
10 Apr 2025
The room was very nice. The bed was extremely comfortable. We were greeted warmly and they answered all of our tourist questions. The bathroom and bedroom were spacious and quiet. It was an easy walk to lots of restaurants. I Highly recommend this hotel.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
12 Apr 2025
Nice clean and modern hotel room. Fair value.
edward
edward, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
31 Oct 2024
Modern Hotel in Central Location
Good location, excellent buffet breakfast
Gordon
Gordon, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
9 Nov 2024
A nice and clean hotel.
A nice and clean hotel.
Juuso
Juuso, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 Jun 2024
The stay was great, good location, great room.
Alex
Alex, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Mar 2025
Friendly and clean
Freindly and clean.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
22 Dec 2024
Excellent hotel. A lot of shopping places in walking distance. Hotel sauna is very nice too
Wenlong
Wenlong, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Feb 2025
All was excellent !
Laura Edith
Laura Edith, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 Oct 2024
Nice hotel and location
Hotel location was near several places of interest. Staff was very kind and had great information about places nearby. I would stay there again.
William
William, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
19 Apr 2025
Top Four-Star in Basel
Perfect four-star. Simple, but comfortable, clean and modern, centrally located, excellent service. Super workout and sauna space, though moderately small. Nothing too fancy, but might be the best four-star place in the city. Under-rated.
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1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Jan 2025
Showered in Basel!
Great location. Calm hotel with comfy bed and THE most amazing shower. Friendly staff.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
7 Nov 2024
It was a walking distance from the SBB train station, and there are plenty of food and drink options around the area.
Kin
Kin, 20-night trip
10/10 Excellent
19 Dec 2024
Good location for walking distance to all Christmas Markets