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Hotel Märthof Basel

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A historic building with ornate architecture, featuring multiple windows and a central entrance.
A bartender preparing a drink behind a bar with shelves of bottles and glasses.
A modern lobby with a marble staircase, a reception desk, and a seating area with a chair and table.
A historic building with the name "Marthof" and "Bohemia" signs, featuring outdoor seating with umbrellas and a crowd of people.
A modern conference room with a long table, comfortable seating, and a unique ceiling design with multiple light fixtures.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$411
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug

Explore the area

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Marktgasse 19, Basel, BS, 4051
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Basel Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Basler Muenster
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside table, and a round mirror. There is a desk with a chair and a small table with a lamp. The room has a large window with curtains and a view of the city.

Superior Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(88 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Signature Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outside.

Signature Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(57 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Marktplatz Junior Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

Marktplatz Junior Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Basel

A luxury stay in the heart of Basel awaits you at Hotel Märthof Basel. Within steps you'll find Pharmacy Museum Basel and Marktplatz. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and a 24-hour gym. .A day of pampering can include access to the sauna and steam room. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Meeting rooms and a 24-hour business centre are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. On weekday mornings buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Basel City Centre hotel include Basel University and Basel Town Hall.

What's nearby

  • Marktplatz - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Basel University - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Basel Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Basler Muenster - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) - 17 min walk
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alchemist - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gifthüttli - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bohemia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Xocolatl - Die Welt der Schokolade - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Les Trois Rois - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel offers its guests a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury Hotel Märthof Basel.

This 4.5-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Märthof Basel offers 68 accommodations with free minibar items and laptop-compatible safes. This individually decorated accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Basel hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. 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

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; CHF 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 30 per person
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property Registration Number 65344653

We should mention

  • To adhere to national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours during certain times of the year.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 star Superior, and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Märthof Basel Hotel
Hotel Märthof Basel Basel
Hotel Märthof Basel Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Märthof Basel?

Hotel Märthof Basel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Märthof Basel?

As of 28 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Märthof Basel on 2 Aug 2026 start from AU$411, 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 there a spa on site at Hotel Märthof Basel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Hotel Märthof Basel. It has a steam room and a sauna.

What makes Hotel Märthof Basel a romantic place to stay?

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

Does Hotel Märthof Basel serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is on offer on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Märthof Basel?

No, Hotel Märthof Basel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Märthof Basel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Märthof Basel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Märthof Basel?

Dogs are welcome at Hotel Märthof Basel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

Hotel Märthof Basel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 682 out of 829 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 829 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 829 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 829 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 829 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good buffet breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was very professional and helpful with local restaurant recommendations
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very professional and helpful. Lovely property in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was beautiful, staff was excellent, and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, we loved everything!! Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sinead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, the building is beautiful and service is fantastic.Sebastian at front of house was so helpful and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about this hotel was great for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location for all amenities. Staff extremely helpful, nice clean rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel is immaculate, the staff are friendly and efficient, the location is superb and the Bohemia cafe is a buzzy place during the day and evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ivar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, comfortable bed, clean room, and good breakfast-everything you look forward to in a hotel stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, comfortable bed and accommodating staff. Loved the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent buffet breakfast with several options for those with allergies.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so Pleasant rooms were very clean the restaurant and bar staff outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous and very helpful staff. Excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Margit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Recommended for anyone seeking accommodations in the old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great attention to detail in both cleaning and amenities. The bistro was also great for a drink and a fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandolin Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so happy with our stay at this beautiful hotel in the heart of Basel's Old Town. It was within easy walking distance of everything we wanted to do, had very welcoming and helpful staff, and was so comfortable. I will definitely plan to stay here again on our next trip to the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location of hotel! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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4/10 Poor

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location. Lovely food. But very small rooms. Beds moved all the time and was quite noisy to sleep in. Limited amenities. Staff was exceptional and super helpful. They do try to downgrade us form what we paid for so make sure you check!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second visit, excellent again. Will return for good, rela ed atmosphere, great decor and good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for business - good dining

Great stay - very clean and great restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Amenities
Quiet room, free minibar, great location, very helpful staff, comfortable bed, good restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025