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GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel

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Sauna
Restaurant
Sauna, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, reflexology
Comfort Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | View from room
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Serene retreat with sustainable luxury

Super quiet rooms offer a serene retreat with easy access to transport and nearby restaurants. Enjoy mini-bar items and an excellent breakfast, all while embracing sustainable features.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AU$395
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May

Explore the area

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Centralbahnstrasse 13-15, Basel, 4002
  • Place, BIS Tower
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Basel Zoo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Basel Art Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Comfort Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Comfort Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Exclusive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Exclusive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Basel

At GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel you'll be within steps of Via Gottardo and BIS Tower. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, a full-service spa and a bar/lounge. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and reflexology along with access to the sauna. 775 square feet (72 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and a snack bar/deli. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Sankt Alban hotel include Offene Kirche Elisabethen and Basel University.

What's nearby

  • BIS Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Basel Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basel University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Basler Muenster - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Basel SBB Station - 1 min walk
  • Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Spettacolo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bierrevier - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kaffeemacher - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk

About this property

GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel

GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 775 square feet (72 square metres) and includes conference space. Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

  • 86 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • 775 sq ft of conference space
  • 72 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel offers 86 accommodations with free minibar items and minibars. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (CHF 23 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to noon on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 775 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 100.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: CHF 23 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 100.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Gaia Hotel Basel
Gaia Basel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

As of 6 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel on 13 May 2026 start from AU$395, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

Yep, GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel has a self car park for CHF 23 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

The closest beach to GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel is Plage de Huningue (4.8 km).

Is there a spa on site at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel. You'll enjoy services like hot stone massages.

What makes GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel.

Does GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, visitors love the free buffet brekkie here! Served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and noon, this is the spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

No, GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

Furry friends are welcome at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 586 out of 703 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 703 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 703 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 703 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 703 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tayyeb

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel! Lovely accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very friendly staff. They checked us in early. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay! Hotel was great location and staff very helpful and friendly! The continental breakfast was also very good ! Would come again !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Joanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel is wonderful. The staff is so helpful and friendly. Amenities are above and beyond many hotels that I have used. The room, spacious and clean and the breakfast lounge the same. The location of this hotel is perfect for catching trains, busses and trams to all points of interest.
Breakfast lounge
Reception desk
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at GAIA met all of our expectations. Room was quiet and comfortable. Service was excellent and breakfast was fresh and plentiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Very basic. Breakfast was disappointing, few options and very crowded.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ylenia

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great customer service, clean and spacious room, plenty of towels and toiletries. The breakfast was really good!!! We enjoyed the Basel card and the proximity to transportation and downtown
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Very close to the train station and trams, which is great if you are arriving or departing by train. With the Basel card they give you? You get free public transportation on the trams, which makes it easy to get anywhere you want to go. The breakfast was great with lots of variety. We were travelling with our infant and they were able to provide a travel crib free of charge. We would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was large and clean. The staff were super helpful and friendly. The breakfast buffet was delicious. The best part, however, was the hotel’s location right across from the train station. We totally enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
We had a wonderful stay. The front desk made the check-in run smoothly. Answered our questions and recommended a wonderful restaurant down the street. It used to be a post office. In the morning we had a great breakfast. Would recommend strongly this hotel. Such a nice town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Markus, Astoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff - you feel more like family than a guest and the little spa makes the stay super relaxing. Top breakfast!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara Lee Steig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff members Yves, Ciro and Karen at the front desk were friendly, efficient and helpful, especially with making our Spa reservations. The young woman in breakfast was also very friendly and attentive and makes a lovely cappuccino! Room 353 was spacious and quiet. Very nice bathroom and lovely towel heater. There was an unpleasant smell in the room when we first entered but it dissipated after we opened the windows for a few hours and didn’t return during the remainder of our visit. Bed was very comfortable, quality linens, nice amenities. Items in minibar are complimentary. Breakfast was delicious! Fresh-squeezed orange juice, tasty pastries and breads, Bircher muesli was very good. Room is gorgeous! Location near the train station was very convenient! Very quiet and a great place to base yourself at for exploring Basel by tram with the free Basel transport ticket provided by the hotel. Sauna and kniepp pool in the spa were a welcome treat each night after our long days of exploring Basel’s museums. Very clean. Massages also available but we didn’t use that service. If you’re looking for a wonderful family-owned hotel in a great location and comfortable rooms with delicious breakfast, look no farther than the Gaia. Will stay here again when we return to Basel!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room. Only issue was husband hitting head on angles as we were on top floor. Breakfast was awesome. Staff incredibly helpful. In room fridge nice for water, tea, beer and wine that was included with room. Great location near train station, easy to catch buses, trams and trains. Added bonus was coop store next door
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff, clean room with good facilities including bath robes, slippers, nice shower and bath amenities. Free mini bar was appreciated. Comfortable pillows and bed linen. Great location near the main railway station and tram stop. Lovely breakfast area and selection of food. All in all an excellent stay and would definitely return. And free water and snack on checking out was a nice touch. Free travel card which also could be used on bus to the airport. Fantastic service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Cary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menus was good. Did not use spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keshav

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent behavior of staff. Highly prompt assistance by staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haleh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was so lovely, kind and welcoming. The rooms were good and the breakfast was nice too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan, Weyers Cave

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Gaia Hotel. It was just steps away from the train station which made it so easy after a long overnight journey from the US. Our room was ready ahead of time and everyone we met that worked for the hotel was nice and extremely helpful. The breakfast was outstanding and was great even for us as vegans. I’d definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Everett

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Eloisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small room but very clean. Breakfast area is soacious with a variety of quality and healthy food options. Service is very good as well—attentive staff both at the dining area and front desk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for logistics of 1 night stay. It’s across the street from the train station and next to a major tram stop. Patrick at the front desk was incredibly helpful in guiding is to several places we needed to go and the included breakfast was delicious. The room was clean and comfortable. The included free transit pass was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Williamsburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
GR8
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025