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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Property highlights

    • Located in the best-rated area in Basel, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Silverberg
    United States United States
    The staff was amazing. My wife broke her ankle at the beginning of our vacation. The staff helped us make the stay bearable. The room and location were perfect.
  • Ryan
    United States United States
    The breakfast was good. The room was good and the team at the front desk was exceptional.
  • Kerttu
    Finland 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 United States
    Beautiful room in a very nice hotel. Walkable to sites but also close to city transportation.
  • Carol
    United States 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 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 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 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 United States
    The breakfast room is beautiful. The food is also top notch.
  • Kathleen
    United States United States
    Great location across from the train station. Excellent breakfast helpful staff

Hotel area info

House rules

GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable 4 star hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 100 per person, per night

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.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

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