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Kembserweg 16, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
#3 of 29 B&Bs and Inns in Basel
Guests' ChoiceBased on 188 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9
Location
9.1
Facilities
9
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 January 2020
Claire
United KingdomPlain / fairly basic furnishings
Quiet location, spacious and clean apartment, well equipped kitchen, toys/games in cupboard for kids, easy to get to and not that far from the airport or main town.
Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: 30 December 2019
Anonymous
United KingdomFelt a bit unwelcome by the staff.
Shampoo and conditioner in the bathroom to use. Coffee and tea in the kitchen, as well as water. Free transport passes for the city included.
Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: 25 October 2019
Anya
IsraelA bit pricey for us.
We liked all, location area communication with city center basel card, and of course when we needed to print our next flight checkin at 11pm it was done in time with respect and willingness to help.
Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: 11 September 2019
Stefan
RomaniaSlow internet
Maybe the best value for money stay I've used in Basel. The apartment was in good condition and clean, the kitchen was actually properly equipped with tea, coffee, sugar, spices, oil, pots, etc (most places barely provide a pot and some salt / pepper), the host was nice and helpful.
Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 5 August 2019
Lior
IsraelI was in July and the weather was extremely hot, 32 degrees Celsius, and it was too hot inside the room. No air-conditioner and no fan. So it was pretty hot at night. But there's a windows.
They give a ticket to use all the public transportation in the city free no charge for all the days you're staying. Very easy and convinient. also it's only 2 minutes walk to the tram stations that will get you quickly to the main city and old city. I was surprised that the place looks even better than the pictures.
Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 8 July 2019
Alexander
GermanyThe fridge could have been quieter. There was also some water on the bathroom floor once, don't know where it comes from.
For a city like Basel this guesthouse is pretty cheap. The room was great, with a modern kitchen and all the needed appliances and utensils to cook and eat (which is great when meals are so expensive). The common bath is very clean and comfortable. Bed is OK. A table was great for both working and eating. The location is close to the city centre and very quiet.
Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 6 July 2019
David
United StatesLocation: easy walk to 2 tram lines, 2 supermarkets nearby, quiet residential area Apartment: very clean, comfortable, excellent thoughtfully provisioned kitchen, cool even in very high heat because of the fans, loved the balcony Very helpful owner-manager
Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 11 June 2019
Robert
United KingdomThere is nothing to dislike about this guest house.
This is an excellent, family run, self catering guest house where we were made very welcome. It is in a quiet location near Burgfelderplatz with tramway links to all of Basel. Several supermarkets are nearby but so are small restaurants and bistros.
Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 2 June 2019
Anonymous
JapanIt was a bit difficult for me to understand if the bathroom was occupied or not. Perhaps, adding a notice board something like "In Use" on the bathroom door would be nice:)
The host was very kind. A very quiet place. Clean. Roses near the windows. Various tea prepared. The host baked a chocolate cake for guests.
Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 22 May 2019
Paula
AustraliaStairs would be challenging for anyone with mobility issues
Home away from home. Kitchen stocked with all the basics. Friendly and helpful host. Good location - safe and well served by public transport. Includes card for free public transport within Basel village.
Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 4 May 2019
Anonymous
IrelandThe bed was comfortable but the pillows were thick in appearance but flat once layed upon. The bell doesn't seem to work and you have to call. They only accept cash for the city tax extra.
The hotel is near a tram stop and has some nice takeaways nearby. The owners are lovely and so friendly towards you. The room is spacious with kettle and cutlery and towels. The bathroom was nice and had toiletries and hairdryer and the works. WiFi is OK.
Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 24 March 2019
Visitor
United KingdomThe owner should invest in a better set of towels. They were too small and too old. The neighbour from upstairs was loud past midnight. The place was dated and expensive for what it offered. Would I stay again? No.
Friendly owner. Good location.
Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: 18 November 2018
Olesya
Switzerlandnothing
Very nice and comfortable apartment. Friendly owner. The apartment has everything you need. Very quiet. Comfortable bed. The apartment is located close to the university and from the city center
Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 26 October 2018
Anonymous
NetherlandsCasa Esperanza is in a great location, very easy to reach from Basel Airport (or from the Basel main station). The accommodation is very clean and comfortable, with all the necessary facilities at hand, and I was given a warm welcome by Bea, who explained everything, and gave me advice on how to take public transport the following day. Casa Esperanza is in a nice residential street, but close by tram and bus stops, supermarkets, pharmacies and bakeries, and a 5 min walk away from a delicious Vietnamese restaurant called Saigon Moon.
Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 9 October 2018
Johanna
AustraliaThis unit was great. The host was lovely and even let us in ahead of time. The unit was spacious, comfortable and all all that we needed for our family of four. The location was central and it was a great spot to explore Basel. We would highly recommend this unit 😃
Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 14 September 2018
Kathy
United StatesLocation was perfect and so was the price. Kitchen area let us could cook our own meals. Perfect place to explore Basel and the Rhine -- without needing a car. We hired a tour guide to do a day trip to the Black Forest -- beautiful place.
Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 8 September 2018
Paul
CanadaBed not ideal for a tricky back. Would have been good to know dishes were available.
Great location convenient to tramlines. Staff were very helpful re checkin. By Swiss standards, excellent value for money.
Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 29 August 2018
Muhammed
IsraelSmell of smoking in the entrance of the building (Shahed by all people in the building). Also, you can hear the noise of the above floors.
The host is fantastic, room is fine, with tea/coffee facilities. Locations is very good as well: between old city and airport.
Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: 27 July 2018
K
United KingdomWaiting outside until I could find someone able to speak English and ALSO give me the international dialing code for Switzerland!
Not the usual hotel/guest house. Ideal for the person wanting self catering and freedom from pressures. The Basel freedom of public transport was a considerable bonus; I wish all places could be so intelligent.
Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: 28 June 2018
Thomas
GermanyThe apartment is not exactly „stylish“, yet cozy and super functional
One of the best apartments I have ever stayed in. Perfectly organized, with everything I could have wished for
Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: 17 April 2018
Katherine
United KingdomSharing a bathroom is not my preference, but this is well advertised so no complaints.
Great studio at Casa Esperanza that was perfect for a short business trip to Basel. I appreciated having my own kitchen to prepare food, which was really well stocked and included all equipment and basic cooking supplies. The bed was very comfortable and the living space light and bright.
Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: 11 March 2018
Krzysztof
PolandI was positively surprised with the free tickets for the public transportation given by the owner. I liked also the broad range of free of charge tees inside the room.
Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: 18 November 2019
Urs
Switzerlandbrocken shutter, therefore brigth street ligth during the night...no sleep 😉
location, Check in out, near public transport,
Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: 7 November 2019
Alexander
IsraelEverything. Third time we stayed there. Excellent.
Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: 30 September 2019
Mohamed
TunisiaBea is the best :)
Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 8 September 2019
Ors
United KingdomGreat location, facilities and staff! Will be back if I come to Basel again
Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 25 August 2019
Reisa
CanadaThe hosts Kai and his mom were super friendly and accommodating! I would highly recommended Casa Esperanza.
Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 23 August 2019
Katrina
United KingdomEasy to get to, spacious apartment, great kitchen and kiddie-extras, books, games etc all provided!
Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 8 August 2019
Ogugua
GermanyThe towels and bed sheets
It was just ok
Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 7 August 2019
Kirsten
United KingdomFantastic place to stay with very helpful friendly hosts.
Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 28 July 2019
Jacinta
United KingdomThe Manager of Casa was lovely!
Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 23 June 2019
Melissa
ItalyVery good position.
Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: 19 June 2019
Anonymous
FranceVery clean, the staff is very friendly and always available
Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: 14 June 2019
Thierry Blanc
SwitzerlandInternet is really too slow.
Everything one needs. Bed, table, tea (hot water), shower, etc. Very central but quiet.
Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 1 June 2019
Abbeeee!
United StatesGreat value with kitchenette.
Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 15 February 2019
Alexander
IsraelThe WiFi is very slow.
Excellent apartment. Excellent location. Very clean. Just loved it (this is our second time). Very nice staff.
Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: 31 October 2018
Joanna
BelgiumSuper friendly host, great calm room, perfect location. And one day even fresh surprise buns. Thank you so much :-)
Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 24 October 2018
Anonymous
SpainThe lady in charge was really nice and very helpful. She was willing to help and she did! help a lot. She made the stay really easier and nicer
Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 2 October 2018
Claude
SwitzerlandThe apartment is spacious and is located near Basel train station. Despite is central location the area is quite.
Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 29 August 2018
Jessica
GermanyThey are incredibly friendly and give you all the information you need from the staying and even some local recommendations.
Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: 21 June 2018
Deisy
ColombiaEverything is wonderful, the room is excellent and people there treats you pretty well, they are very kind.
Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: 8 June 2018
Yichen
United KingdomVery clean and comfortable. Lovely apartment.
Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: 13 May 2018
Ana
PortugalThe owner was very nice and the apartment had more than basics for our stay. It was very nice!
Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: 12 May 2018
Manolo
SpainBaño compartido
Prácticamente todo
Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: 28 March 2018
Francis
United KingdomCompared to UK expensive especially as no breakfast included.
Quiet location
Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: 14 March 2018
Charles
GermanyNothing really.
Clean, comfortable, friendly and helpful staff, close to the tram station.
Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: 20 February 2016
Julie
United KingdomLocation was excellent, and easy to find with the directions provided. Owners were incredibly thorough in answering all of our questions and in all of the facilities provided - down to little touches like unlimited provision of milk sachets for making drinks.
Reviewed: 18 January 2016
Flockly
TurkeyI stayed 3 places(hostel and hotel) if i compare these places with ''Casa Esperanza''. I can only say that it is like your home. You have kitchen/table/free internet/tv/without deposit towels/free city travel ticket.My fav. place in Basel!
Reviewed: 15 December 2015
Ian
United KingdomNothing.
Fabulous location with tram & bus around the corner. Great supermarkets nearby too for catering. Staff and facilities excellent. Apartment was spotless and Kai and Bea were so friendly and helpful, even brought us cake. Tea, coffee etc provided on our arrival. Thanks again.
Reviewed: 14 December 2015
Jan
United KingdomLack of curtains. Completely overlooked by flats at back of property - no curtains or shutters for kitchen & sitting area. In bedrooms only external shutters & thin nets so choice was between cave-like or people looking in.
Very clean.
Reviewed: 9 December 2015
Geraldine
IrelandThe apartment is on the 2nd floor so anyone with mobility issues would find it difficult to manage as it is stairs only
This apartment is situated not far from Basel Airport and the town centre. The tram & bus are only 5 min walk away. The apartment is modern. It is situated in a quite Street. U get a mobility card when u arrive at the apartment. This covers all your travelling on the bus and tram. No need to buy bus tickets at the airport to get to the apartment. If you are stopped just show your booking. Kai was very helpful when we arrived. The shop is only 5 min walk too. To eat out is very expensive so we cooked in the apartment.
Reviewed: 8 December 2015
Emma
SwitzerlandThe upstairs neighbors were super noisy.
Kai was friendly and accommodating - we had a slight change in our reservation when we arrived and he was very nice about it.
Reviewed: 30 October 2015
Kristel
United KingdomThe only very minor problem during our stay was that the English TV channels weren't working in our room. We were forced to converse as a couple instead!
The proprietors - a lovely lady and her son - were fantastic. Very welcoming and warm. The accommodation was clean and bright.
Reviewed: 9 October 2015
Naomi
IsraelWe had a little problem with electricity, but it was fixed and everything was fine.
Kai was very kind and helpfull, the appartment was clean and had evrything we needed. The location was good- easy to go to the city center and airport.
Reviewed: 6 October 2015
Yoselin
SwitzerlandNothing at all!
The apartment is wonderful, shiny and clean. Everything you need is available, even toys for the children! The staff is really nice and welcoming. We will definitely go back!
Reviewed: 8 September 2015
Larry
United KingdomNothing!
Bea, the owner, was so helpful and pleasant in all our dealings with her. The guesthouse is a very comfortable and quiet place to stay in an excellent location. Access to the city, ships and cafes. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Reviewed: 1 September 2015
Guan
AustraliaOne of the best guestrooms I have stayed at throughout all of Europe - place was immaculately clean, excellent location and Bea (host) was very friendly, waiting for us at the guestroom when we arrived around 11am and even baking us some traditional swiss bread rolls for breakfast! Would definitely recommend and come back!
Reviewed: 23 August 2015
Iwona
United KingdomWe stayed here for 5 days with my son and daughter. prior to our arrival I had several questions, all answered promptly and helpfully. When we arrived the owners explained all we need to know about the apartment and area, and were extremely courteous and made us feel at home, they were also very helpful towards our children, leaving things to play with etc.The apartment was in a beautiful condition, the street is quiet but very convenient for the tram, the balcony was super for relaxing. The owners have though of everything we needed, it was the best equipped kitchen I have ever stayed in, with thoughtful touches, and all so clean. The owners were always available for any queries. We hope to return. We had a wonderful stay and would fully recommend the apartment.
Reviewed: 22 July 2015
Christopher
United StatesKia was very helpful, he had snacks and water when we arrived and he provide very clear instructions concerning getting around Basel. He also included tram passes for the duration of our stay.
Reviewed: 2 July 2015
Sarah
IrelandA little confusing to find the building.
Everything was clean, spacious, surpassed our expectations. The people were very friendly and helpful, and the area was nice. The guest travel card came in very handy.
Reviewed: 17 June 2015
Femke
NetherlandsOne night the upstairs room was rented out to a family with kids that we're running around until late in the evening. We didn't complain, still The next day the owner came to explain and apologize. They had already talked to the 'loud' neighbor and there were no problems any more.
The neigbourhood, the location, free public transport cards, good bed, kitchen is really well equipped including herbs, we got home baked brioche on two occasions, room was really clean, bathroom also had shampoo available, really nice city.
Reviewed: 13 April 2015
Tara
SwitzerlandMy only slight gripe would be that there was no sofa in the living area, only in one of the bedrooms.
The staff are very friendly and helpful. The location is great - in a lovely neighbourhood on lots of tram lines, and it's a nice stroll into the city centre or just a few stops on the tram (with free transport pass provided by hotel). And we appreciated the complementary bottles of water, coffee, etc. Would happily go back.
Reviewed: 14 January 2015
Kay
AustraliaThe wifi connection was appalling, even after the manager 'fixed' it.
This is a lovely comfortable and clean apartment within an easy walk of the free tram. Staff were friendly and very helpful.
Reviewed: 29 May 2016
Ingridcat
Germanynothing!
excellent！all satisfied! I will definitely recommend to friends!
Reviewed: 5 May 2016
Alice
NetherlandsNothing
We were wonderfully received at Casa Speranza, and it is the cleanest hotel on earth. We fully recommend it.
Reviewed: 6 April 2016
Matthew
United KingdomCentral location, clean tidy modern apartment, free travel cards for duration of stay.
Reviewed: 25 February 2016
Yonatan
IsraelThe place is perfect for a low-budget traveler. Clean and comfortable, with gracious hosts and easy access to major public transportation lines.
Reviewed: 5 November 2015
Alexander
IsraelNothing
Everthing
Reviewed: 27 October 2015
Fay
NetherlandsThe host was amazing!
Reviewed: 4 September 2015
Dave
United KingdomVery welcoming. Beautifully presented & very comfortable. Freshly made bread on arrival was a lovely gesture.
Reviewed: 7 August 2015
Carolyn24
United KingdomVery helpful owners. Easy to get into the town centre using the free tram. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed.
Reviewed: 27 July 2015
Harry
CanadaGreat location relative near but not in the downtown. Clean and well appointed apartment.
Reviewed: 16 June 2015
Clara
SpainEverything was very clean, Kai and Bea were very nice and explained us everthing we needed to move around Basel
Reviewed: 5 June 2015
Suzanne
CanadaGreat location, lots of room
Reviewed: 17 May 2015
Mert
GermanyIt is not that central
Staff is VERY kind. They even share the food that they cook for them. Very calm. I spelt really well. The place is very clean.
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