In the heart of Basel City Centre, Hotel Märthof Basel offers a sophisticated retreat. Unwind on the rooftop terrace or indulge in some pampering at the onsite spa. With a coffee shop, 24-hour gym and business center, this upscale hotel provides comfort and convenience for all guests.
Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Hotel Märthof Basel. After visiting the 24-hour fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Marktplatz Tram Stop is steps away and University Tram Stop is 4 minutes.
Languages
English, French, German
At a glance
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Hotel size
68 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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 only, 1 total, up to 22 lbs per pet)*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
24-hour fitness center
Full-service spa
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
55-inch LED TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Free stocked minibar
Espresso maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Mobile key entry
Special features
Spa
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 30 per person
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per pet, per night
Policies
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours during certain times of the year.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number 65344653
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.
Also known as
Hotel Märthof Basel Hotel
Hotel Märthof Basel Basel
Hotel Märthof Basel Hotel Basel
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Märthof Basel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Märthof Basel 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Märthof Basel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. There's a charge of CHF 25 per pet, per night. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Märthof Basel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Märthof Basel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Märthof Basel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Märthof Basel?
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 Hotel Märthof Basel and nearby?
Hotel Märthof Basel has a spa and a 24-hour fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Märthof Basel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Märthof Basel like?
Hotel Märthof Basel is in Basel City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Marktplatz Tram Stop and 2 minutes' walk from Basel University. Travelers say the local area is very walkable perfect for shopping.
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Hotel Märthof Basel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Location
Restaurant
Old town
Breakfast
Bar
View
Cities
Building
What guests liked
The property's breakfast buffet offered a wide variety of delicious options, including fresh fruit, cheeses, pastries, and made-to-order eggs. (23 reviews)
The property's restaurant offered great food, a wonderful breakfast buffet, and friendly service. (13 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
Great for business - good dining
Great stay - very clean and great restaurant.
Frances
Frances, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2025
Must stay hotel!!
Hotel was amazing. Top notch. Customer service was great, room was large and clean. We also used the wellness spa (sauna and steam room). Bohemia is the restaurant next door where breakfast was included. Typical European breakfast but good quality. You also get passes to use the transit system around town for free.
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2025
Beautiful hotel in the heart of Old Town Basel! Convenient to everything! The rooms and hotel are extremely nice and the hotel staff very helpful!!
stephen
stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2025
wonderful old town hotel
This was an amazing hotel. From the time we were greeted to the time we left. They helped us with renting E-Bikes and gave us a map. The rooms are beautiful and very clean. The restaurant and breakfast in the morning was wonderful. I would highly recommend staying there.
rebekah
rebekah, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 26, 2025
We had a very good stay at hotel Marthof.
My only objection is that the twin beds were very narrow and undersized.. It would be nice to have two full-size beds in a room and also I did not get a bathtub although I had asked for one. The staff was wonderful and the hotel is clean and well located with good service
Leslie
Leslie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
Perfect!!
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1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2025
The cleanliness of the property was excellent, staff were very pleasant and polite and very helpful
TRACEY
TRACEY, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 19, 2025
Excellent beautiful hotel I
Matthew
Matthew, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2024
Wonderful hotel
Natalie
Natalie, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 13, 2025
It was fine. The room was clean, the service was good, there was a good selection for breakfast. However, we could not get an electric kettle for tea. The front desk told us to use water from the coffee Machine, but that does not work well. We were able to get electric kettles in every other hotel we stayed in in Switzerland.
HELEN
HELEN, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 27, 2024
Good place to stay
KP
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2025
Personalised service with kind staff members happy to help!
Kylie
Kylie, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2024
Excellent central location, impeccable rooms, very friendly staff.
Leonardo
Leonardo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
Great location, great staff
EDDY
EDDY, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2025
Loved this stay. The breakfast buffet is amazing and the staff was very informative about restaurant and helpful in making reservations. Bonus, the tram runs right by the hotel and in addition to flavored water in the lobby there was a small selection of Haribo gummies, so yummy!
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2024
Really nicely put together room with lots of space. Would definitely stay here again!
Evan
Evan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2025
Thank you for your hospitality. The entire staff was so friendly. This hotel is so beautiful and our view was amazing. We highly recommend it. The location is great, walking distance from everything. If we come back to Basel we will be staying here again. Thank you for making our stay so wonderful and memorable.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2024
Everything about the hotel was top notch.
Kevin
Kevin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2024
Great location and friendly staff. We would definitely stay there again
Randy
Randy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 12, 2025
Staff very professional
Jesus
Jesus, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2024
Great location with convenient access to the tram. Plenty of shops nearby and only 10 min to the train station
Jerry
Jerry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2025
This is a beautiful hotel in a nice part of the old town. The hotel decor is stunning. The wellness section was a great addition.
We got a free upgrade to a gorgeous suite - thank you hotel!! It made our stay even more special.
We would highly recommend.
Louise
Louise, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 24, 2024
The hotel is nice and clean, close to tourist attractions, shopping, dining and transportation. The staff are also very professional and accommodating. Thanks!
Mira
Mira, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2024
Fabulous place to stay while in Basel. The location is centrally located. The bed was probably one of the most comfortable I’ve ever slept on for a hotel. The bed linens and bath towels were a very nice quality. The breakfast was delicious.