Essential by Dorint Basel City
- City view
- Garden
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
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About this property
The Essential by Dorint Basel City enjoys a quiet location next to the Messe Basel fairgrounds, close to the airport, and within easy reach of the center. Guests enjoy free WiFi in all areas as well as a free pass for public transport. Modern rooms and apartments with a kitchenette and sofa bed ensure a relaxing stay. Delicious Swiss and international cuisine is served in the air-conditioned, nonsmoking restaurant, Côté Jardin. Bus no. 30 stops right across the street from Essential by Dorint Basel City (Riehenring stop) and the tram stop of line 14 is just 2 minutes' walk away. You can park your car in the underground garage.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Zhiliang
Switzerland
“The staff was friendly and the room was clean. The location is good and there is a less expensive internal parking nearby.” - Pavel
Switzerland
“The hotel is super clean, nice rooms, amazing stuff, super breakfast and great location in Basel.” - Anton
Netherlands
“Nice location, private parking, clean, spacious room. Excellent breakfast.” - Michael
Israel
“Clean and quiet There is good underground big parking” - Leclair
United Kingdom
“Amazing rooms and service. Perfect location to the city and great transport links. They kept our bags after check out so we could explore the city more. Super accommodating staff and welcoming” - Sneha
Switzerland
“Rooms were clean and the bed was comfortable, there was air conditioning. The staff were friendly, the food at the restaurant was delicious. The breakfast was with many choice. Overall, it was worth the money, will surely stay here everytime we...” - Kiril
United States
“Understated, but clean, modern, quiet, and comfortable hotel close to Basel Bad station. Couple of minutes from a tram hub on Messeplatz and walkable distance from the Old Town, otherwise with the Basel card provided for free it is connected to...” - Strijbos
Belgium
“Clean functional no frills - quiet rooms and good breakfast. Very friendly staff and good parking.” - Istvan
United Kingdom
“The room was spacious and clean, the staff was really friendly and helpful” - Luka
Switzerland
“Super kind staff at the front desk! Central location with great amenities.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Côté Jardin
- CuisineLocal • International
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.




The fine print
Guests receive a BaselCard upon check in. This Guest Card includes complementary use of Public Transport within Basel City and surroundings (Zone 10, 11, 13, 14 & 15, including Euroairport), free WiFi, as well as discounts on admission to cultural and leisure activities. Please note that the public transfer (2nd class) from EuroAirport or Basel main train stations to the hotel on the day of your arrival is free of charge with your booking confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
A damage deposit of CHF 300 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.