Hotel Gasthof zum Ochsen
About this property
A 15-minute drive from the center of Basel, Hotel Gasthof zum Ochsen enjoys a quiet location in the heart of Arlesheim, 5 mi from Basel and 3.9 feet from the Goetheanum Center in Dornach. The property offers free WiFi and free internet corner in the lobby. The property features chargeable private parking spaces in the underground car park and charging stations for electric cars. The breakfast buffet is served from 06:30 and consists of a variety of mueslis, bread, rolls and homemade jams. The restaurant specializes in meats from the in-house butcher shop such as steak tartare, oxtail soup, cordon bleu or a butcher's cut. Dishes can be accompanied by a wide variety of fine international wines. All of the nonsmoking rooms have been completely renovated in 2016 and 2017 and provide modern box-spring beds, floor-level showers and free toiletries. Guests can help themselves to complimentary beer, a mineral water, coffee, tea and fruits at the free bar on every floor. A gift from the property butchers shop will be placed in every room. The hotel rents out mountain bikes in various sizes for CHF 30 per day. There are many tips on cycling tours and trails. . The Ermitage is also around the corner and this is an English landscaped park where guests can relax. A tram station is only 5 walking minutes from the Hotel Gasthof zum Ochsen.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Room service
- Family rooms
- 2 restaurants
Sustainability
Ibex Fairstay
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Damon
Greece“We loved the complimentary drinks and the very comfortable beds! Breakfast was great as well.” - Guthrie
United States“The food was amazing, the breakfast everyday was Bert good! The restaurant is SO good! Great cute place. Great amenities and friendly service!” - Claudia
Austria“Easy to reach by public transport. The hotel sent me a transport ticket in advance. Clean and friendly staff ready to help as much as possible. Good breakfast, peaceful location” - Paula United States“Overall excellence; staff, cleanliness, accommodations, and the food (dinner and breakfast) was possibly the best we've had so far this trip. Exceptional! Even though we found it to be expensive, the hotel offered a lot of complimentary bottled...”
- Jenn
Germany“Room was small but cozy and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent and staff very kind and helpful. The drinks on each floor were a bonus and so nice after a long day! Surrounding little town was so cute.” - Diana
Canada“Room was a bit small, but beds were excellent, clean and comfortable. Breakfast had lots of variety. The customer service was competent, friendly and knowledgeable. The hotel design was well done and based on its history. I highly recommend this...” - Du Germany“Clean, comfortable room and bed; curtious staff; fantastic breakfast; good-quality vanities (body lotion, shampoo, etc.); abundance of free parking on the street; free drinks on each floor. The place has a good vibe about it, and it's the second...”
- Treasure
United Kingdom“Hugely warm, friendly and helpful people at every turn. A lovely hotel with a long history centred on meat - the venison was superb! The cathedral suite was delightful too.” 
Sofia
Switzerland“Staff always ready to help us anyway they could. Frquent public transportation nearby. Very clean. Free local beer. Very quiet.”- Paul United Kingdom“Staff were excellent and helped one of our party who had a broken arm (not at the hotel broken before we arrived) getting extra pillows and plugs etc”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant mit 13 GaultMillau Punkten
- CuisineLocal
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Dorfterrasse (geöffnet Mai - September)
- CuisineEuropean
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 2 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
Please note that with the booking confirmation, guests can use the public transports of the Tarifverbund Nordwestschweiz (TNW) on the day of arrival.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
