GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable 4 star hotel
About this property
The family-run GAIA Hotel Basel can be found right across from Basel Main Train Station, only a 10-minute walk from the historic city center. All rooms include a mini-bar which is refilled every second day and which can be used free of charge. All food offered is exclusively organic, and most ingredients are sourced locally. All rooms include free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with over 400 international channels, air-conditioning and a kettle. Guests of the GAIA Hotel Basel can use the business center, where a fax, printer and internet access is available, free of charge. The GAIA Hotel Basel offers a rich breakfast buffet every morning.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Sustainability
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ryan
United States“The breakfast was good. The room was good and the team at the front desk was exceptional.” 
Kerttu
Finland“Excellent location next to the railwaystation and tram intersection, very easy to get all over Basel. Feeling of a family run establishment different from the chain hotels. Lovely breakfast room. Very good breakfast to which you did not get bored...”- Douglas United States“Beautiful room in a very nice hotel. Walkable to sites but also close to city transportation.”
- Carol United States“Pleasantly surprised at the huge room and couldn’t be any more convenient to the train station. Lucked out and we were able to check in early when we arrived. Breakfast was delicious. Sorry we only had one night here. Oh…and the artwork was so...”
- Mark United States“Hotel was next to main train station making it east to get to airport and other Switzerland cities. It was also next to local trains making it super easy to get around town. Staff was professional and very nice and accommodating. Breakfast was...”
- Birney United States“The location was perfect - convenient and central and right across from the main train station. A great bonus was the free transport card for unlimited access to the city tram system which we received at check-in. The staff was professional,...”
- Janet United States“It was steps from the train station, 1/2 block to the busses, they gave us a free bus pass! Breakfast was delicious. Very kind and friendly employees”
Grant United States“The breakfast room is beautiful. The food is also top notch.”- Kathleen United States“Great location across from the train station. Excellent breakfast helpful staff”
- Allan United States“The breakfast was excellent, with plenty of choices. The room extremely quiet. The staff were very nice and helpful. The location could not have been any better.”
Hotel area info
Amenities of GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable 4 star hotel
Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- City view
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Movie nightsAdditional chargeOff-site
- Stand-up comedyAdditional chargeOff-site
- Temporary art galleriesAdditional chargeOff-site
- Mini golfAdditional charge
- BowlingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Tennis courtAdditional chargeOff-site
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs CHF 23 per day.
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
Transportation
- Public transit tickets
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Safe
General
- Pet bowls
- Convenience store on site
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Hypoallergenic
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Laptop safe
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
- Locker rooms
- Massage chair
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- MassageAdditional charge
- Sauna
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Turkish
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID 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.
