Best Basel Hotels For Families With Kids

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Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Balegra City Hotel Basel Contactless Self Check-In

8.9 / 10

(222 Reviews)

From 122$
Novotel Basel City

8.4 / 10

(1783 Reviews)

From 164$
Hyperion Hotel Basel

8.4 / 10

(7838 Reviews)

From 151$
Essential By Dorint Basel City

8.5 / 10

(3492 Reviews)

From 114$
Radisson Blu, Basel Hotel

8.3 / 10

(4252 Reviews)

From 211$

Basel Zoo is a top tourist attraction in Basel and is especially great for kids. The zoo is home to a wide variety of animals from all over the world, including elephants, gorillas, tigers, and lions. There are also a number of amusement park rides and a petting zoo. Basel Zoo is open every day from 9am to 5pm (4pm from November to February).

Another fun attraction for kids is the Basel Toy Museum. This museum is home to a vast collection of toys from around the world, including dolls, teddy bears, and Action Man figures. There is also a section dedicated to Swiss toys. The Basel Toy Museum is open every day from 10am to 5pm.

If you are looking for a more educational attraction, the Basel Museum of Fine Arts is a great option. The museum has a large collection of art from across the ages, including pieces by Rembrandt, Rubens, and Van Gogh. The Basel Museum of Fine Arts is open every day from 10am to 6pm (5pm from November to February).

For a more relaxing family day out, why not visit the Münsterplatz? This square is home to a number of charming old buildings, including the Basel Rathaus (town hall) and the Basel Münster (cathedral). There are also a few playgrounds and a large grassy area where kids can run around. The Münsterplatz is open every day from dawn to dusk.

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Balegra City Hotel Basel Contactless Self Check-In Novotel Basel City Hyperion Hotel Basel Essential By Dorint Basel City Family Hotels Basel Radisson Blu, Basel Hotel Hotel Alexander Airport Hotel Basel - Convenient & Friendly Family Friendly Hotels Basel with Swimming Pool Hotel Im Schlosspark Ibis Styles Basel City Odelya Hotel & Naturgarten Basel City

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8.9
Excellent
222 Reviews

Balegra City Hotel Basel Contactless Self Check-In

📍 Reiterstrasse 1

From 122$

  • Wi-Fi
  • Coffee shop
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Lift
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • No smoking on site

Balegra City Hotel Basel offers comfortable accommodation near Allerheiligen Kirche and features free self parking, a sunbathing terrace and a garden. The venue is a 5-minute drive from the historic Middle Bridge and a 25-minute walk from the city centre.

The hotel is situated in a calm area of Basel, just a few steps from Migros Partner. It is an 18-minute walk from Basel SBB. You can get to Altstadt-Spaziergange durch Basel in a few minutes by car.

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8.4
Very good
1783 Reviews

Novotel Basel City

📍 Grosspeterstrasse 12

From 164$

  • Wi-Fi
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour reception
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Restaurant
  • Welcome drink
  • Snack bar
  • Fitness centre
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Lift

The 4-star Novotel Basel City is placed in Basel, not far from Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit. The venue features a lending library and a bar, as well as a la carte restaurant.

Swiss Architecture Museum is within 16 minutes' walk. Fine Arts Museum Basel is less than 1.3 km away. The designer Novotel Basel City is placed a few minutes' drive from Messeplatz.

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8.4
Very good
7838 Reviews

Hyperion Hotel Basel

📍 Messeplatz 12

From 151$

  • Wi-Fi
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour reception
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Restaurant
  • Welcome drink
  • Snack bar
  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Fitness centre
  • Jacuzzi

Hyperion Hotel Basel, located not far from Messe Basel, offers 224 quiet rooms with panoramic views over the city. Guests can access the airy art gallery "Fondation Beyeler" within a 10-minute drive of the venue, while Congress Center Basel is a 5-minute walk away.

The accommodation is set in the old part of Basel, a few minutes away from Fine Arts Museum Basel. A short distance to a railway station enables you to get to Messeplatz in no time.

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8.5
Very good
3492 Reviews

Essential By Dorint Basel City

📍 Schoenaustrasse 10

From 114$

  • Wi-Fi
  • Paid parking
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour reception
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Restaurant
  • Welcome drink
  • Snack bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Paid shuttle service

Offering access to Art Basel, which is 0.6 km away, the functional Essential By Dorint Basel City Hotel features a library and a bar. The venue is located in the centre of Basel, within easy reach of Messe Basel.

Vitra Design Museum is less than 3.9 km away. The accommodation is close to the city's shopping area and Musical Theater. Essential By Dorint Basel City Hotel is just a short drive from the Swiss sports stadium "Stadion St Jakobpark".

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8.3
Very good
4252 Reviews

Radisson Blu, Basel Hotel

📍 Steinentorstrasse 25

From 211$

  • Wi-Fi
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • 24-hour reception
  • 24-hour security
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Restaurant
  • Welcome drink
  • Airport shuttle
  • Fitness centre

Offering a sauna, an indoor swimming pool and a wellness area, Radisson Blu, Basel Hotel is only 9 minutes’ walk from Freie Strasse. The venue is situated in the centre of Basel, just off the zany Tinguely Brunnen Fountain.

The convenient location in a shopping area gives quick access to Basler Munster. It is within 1 km of the non-profit Zoo Basel. Messe Basel is also a short drive away.

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Hotels in Basel

Airport nearby ✈️ Belp, Kloten, Basel-Mulhouse
Average Price 💰 212$
Hotels in Basel 🏨 181
Hotel Reviews ⭐ 15381
Landmarks nearby 📍 Anatomical Museum of the University of Basel, Fiera Mondiale Orologio, Swiss Architecture Museum, Schutzenmatt Park, Congress Center Basel
Top Hotel for couples 💑 Balegra City Hotel Basel Contactless Self Check-In
Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ Novotel Basel City
Top Service Hotel 🛁 Hyperion Hotel Basel

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7.6
Very good
1277 Reviews

Hotel Alexander

📍 Riehenring 83/85

From 104$

  • Wi-Fi
  • Luggage storage
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Lift
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Children's menu
  • Pets allowed
  • No smoking on site

The 3-star Budget Hotel Alexander lies in Clara district within a walking distance to Messe Basel. Highlights at this venue include a grill restaurant, an in-house bar and high speed Internet access throughout the accommodation.

The property is set within a 15-minute walking distance of Basel city centre, 550 metres away from Clarakirche Basel. Guests can quickly get to Basler Munster, which is roughly 1.3 km away. Budget Hotel Alexander is located at the foot of Congress Center Basel.

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8.4
Very good
1323 Reviews

Airport Hotel Basel - Convenient & Friendly

📍 Flughafenstrasse 215

From 135$

  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • 24-hour reception
  • 24-hour security
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Restaurant
  • Welcome drink
  • Snack bar
  • Free airport shuttle

Featuring allergy-free rooms, a sauna and a sundeck, Airport Hotel Basel - Convenient & Friendly offers designer accommodation nearly 2.6 km from Dreilaendereck. Situated in St. Johann district, the venue is set 2.9 km from the non-profit Zoo Basel.

The hotel is set in the old part of Basel, a few minutes away from Rhein Park. The city centre is close by, about 30 minutes' walk away. Grand Casino Basel is also located near the property.

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8.1
Very good
832 Reviews

Hotel Im Schlosspark

📍 Schlossgasse 2

From 164$

  • Wi-Fi
  • Luggage storage
  • Restaurant
  • Welcome drink
  • Coffee shop
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Laundry
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Lift
  • Electric kettle

Featuring allergy free rooms and a restaurant, Hotel Im Schlosspark offers accommodation in Binningen district, 1.7 km from the non-profit Zoo Basel. Set close to Schloss Binningen, this venue boasts quiet rooms along with a library and a bar available onsite.

Located 30 minutes' walk from the centre of Basel, the property is close to Binningen Castle. It takes only 5 minutes to get to the zany Tinguely Brunnen Fountain by car. Hotel Im Schlosspark is a short driving distance of the Swiss sports stadium "Stadion St Jakobpark".

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8.4
Very good
2866 Reviews

Ibis Styles Basel City

📍 Grosspeterstrasse 44

From 128$

  • Wi-Fi
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • 24-hour reception
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Welcome drink
  • Snack bar
  • Laundry
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Lift

The 3-star Ibis Styles Basel City Hotel offers comfortable rooms within easy reach of the Swiss sports stadium "Stadion St Jakobpark", which is about 20 minutes' walk. Messe Basel is less than 2.6 km away.

The venue is located 2 km from the centre of Basel and a couple of minutes' drive from Basler Munster. It is set in the shopping area, a few steps from Coop headquarters.

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8.5
Very good
685 Reviews

Odelya Hotel & Naturgarten Basel City

📍 Missionsstrasse 21

From 154$

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour reception
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Restaurant
  • Welcome drink
  • Coffee shop
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Laundry
  • Flat-screen TV

Old Town is 1.9 km from Odelya Hotel & Wildgarten Basel City, while Gate of Spalen is 450 metres away. Set within reach of Jewish Museum of Basel, the venue features a la carte restaurant serving meals of local cuisine.

The accommodation is located 2 km from the centre of Basel and a couple of minutes' drive from Messe Basel. The property is located next to Basler Kinder Theater.

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7.6
Very good
350 Reviews

Hotel Du Commerce

📍 Riehenring 91

From 161$

  • Wi-Fi
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour reception
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Welcome drink
  • Coffee shop
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Laundry
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Lift

Set within a 25-minute walk of the non-profit Zoo Basel, this 3-star Hotel Du Commerce is located near Messeplatz. Set within reach of Messe Basel, the venue features a grill restaurant serving meals of international cuisine.

Guests will also appreciate proximity to Congress Center Basel, which is 350 metres away. The distance between Basel city centre and the accommodation is 1 km. The modern Hotel Du Commerce is placed a few minutes' drive from Tierpark Lange Erlen.

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8.2
Very good
2664 Reviews

Merian Basel - Self Check-In

📍 Rheingasse 2

From 193$

  • Wi-Fi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Lift
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Cycling
  • Pets allowed
  • No smoking on site

Sorell Hotel Merian Basel is a contemporary place to stay in a shopping area, 1.7 km away from Jean Tinguely Museum. Set within reach of Basler Munster, the venue features a la carte restaurant serving meals of European cuisine.

The accommodation is located 1 km from the centre of Basel and a couple of minutes' drive from the airy art gallery "Fondation Beyeler". The 16th-century Rathaus is just 0.5 km away. Blue and White House is a few minutes' walk away.

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8.7
Excellent
1985 Reviews

Hotel Wettstein

📍 Grenzacherstrasse 8

From 123$

  • Wi-Fi
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour reception
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Welcome drink
  • Snack bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Fitness centre
  • Laundry

The comfortable Hotel Wettstein comprises non-smoking rooms and gives quick access to Congress Center Basel, which is 600 metres away. The reformed Theodorskirche Church is located near the venue, and Basel-Mulhouse airport is approximately a 15-minute drive away.

The accommodation is nestled in the centre of Basel and a 20-minute walk from Badischer Bahnhof train station. Jean Tinguely Museum is 0.9 km away from the hotel. Basel Paper Mill National Museum is also located near the property. The non-profit Zoo Basel is a short drive away.

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9
Excellent
695 Reviews

Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel

📍 Centralbahnstrasse 13

From 186$

  • Wi-Fi
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • 24-hour reception
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Welcome drink
  • Snack bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Back massage
  • Head massage

Featuring allergy-free rooms, a sauna and a wellness centre, Gaia Hotel offers unique accommodation in Basel, 850 metres from Swiss Architecture Museum. BIZ tower Bank is located near the venue, and Basel-Mulhouse airport is approximately a 15-minute drive away.

The great location in a shopping area gives quick access to Markthalle. It is within 1.5 km of Basel Paper Mill National Museum. Muensterplatz is within a short driving distance of the pet-friendly hotel.

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8.3
Very good
1117 Reviews

Hotel D - Design Hotel

📍 Blumenrain 19

From 166$

  • Wi-Fi
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour security
  • Welcome drink
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Laundry
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Lift
  • Business centre

The 4-star Hotel D - Design Hotel offers 48 rooms just 650 metres from Jewish Museum of Basel. Set near the Pharmazie-Historisches Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel, the venue overlooks the river and invites guests to have a drink at a lounge bar.

The accommodation is situated in Old Town Grossbasel district, near the 16th-century Rathaus. Muensterplatz is only 8 minutes' walk away. The non-profit Zoo Basel is just a short drive away.

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6.8
Good
485 Reviews

Becozy Self Check-In Hotel Basel An Der Messe

📍 Klingentalstrasse 1

From 83$

  • Wi-Fi
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour reception
  • 24-hour security
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Lift
  • Shared kitchen
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Non-smoking rooms

Hotel Basilisk offers lovely accommodation near Messe Basel and features allergy-free rooms and a restaurant. Old Town stroll is 1.1 km from the venue and Tierpark Lange Erlen is 2.3 km away.

This hotel is located in the old part of Basel, a few minutes’ walk from the Pharmazie-Historisches Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel. The city centre is close by, about 10 minutes' walk away. The non-profit Zoo Basel is just a few minutes' drive away.

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8.9
Excellent
1795 Reviews

Gast - Und Kulturhaus Der Teufelhof Basel Hotel

📍 Leonhardsgraben 47-49

From 164$

  • Wi-Fi
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour reception
  • 24-hour security
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Restaurant
  • Welcome drink
  • Coffee shop
  • Fitness centre
  • Laundry

The excellent Gast - Und Kulturhaus Der Teufelhof Basel Hotel is nestled in an exhibition area of Basel, next to Jewish Museum of Basel. Set within reach of Altstadt, the venue features a la carte restaurant serving meals of international cuisine.

The non-profit Zoo Basel is 1.4 km from the accommodation, while Swiss Architecture Museum is 500 metres away. The property is set within 1 km distance of the city centre. Gast - Und Kulturhaus Der Teufelhof Basel Hotel is a few minutes' drive from the airy art gallery "Fondation Beyeler".

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8.8
Excellent
2511 Reviews

Hotel Victoria

📍 Centralbahnplatz 3-4

From 172$

  • Wi-Fi
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour reception
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Restaurant
  • Welcome drink
  • Coffee shop
  • Fitness centre
  • Jacuzzi
  • Laundry

Featuring a fitness room and a restaurant, the traditional Hotel Victoria is just 14 minutes' walk from the non-profit Zoo Basel. Fine Arts Museum Basel can be found 900 metres from the venue.

Offering direct access to the Swiss sports stadium "Stadion St Jakobpark" withtin a few minutes' drive, the accommodation is located in the centre of Basel, right next to a railway station. The hotel is close to the city's shopping area and BIZ tower Bank. Museum of Contemporary Art is also located near the property.

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8.3
Very good
285 Reviews

Dasbreitehotel Am Rhein

📍 Zurcherstrasse 149

From 143$

  • Wi-Fi
  • Luggage storage
  • Welcome drink
  • Snack bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Laundry
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Lift
  • Business centre

Featuring high-speed Internet access throughout the property, Dasbreitehotel Am Rhein offers accommodation within 1.2 km from Messe Basel. Thanks to its convenient location, the venue is easily accessible from Jean Tinguely Museum and there is a motorway just steps away.

Fine Arts Museum Basel is less than 1.9 km away. The centre of Basel is located 2 km away. Basler Munster is also within a few minutes drive from Dasbreitehotel Am Rhein.

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8.1
Very good
369 Reviews

Hotel Balade

📍 Klingental 8

From 88$

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Laundry
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Lift
  • Electric kettle
  • Cots
  • Pets allowed

Offering an entertainment area and a bar, Balade Hotel lies in an entertainment area of Basel, 950 metres from Messe Basel and 1000 metres from Congress Center Basel. The venue is situated in Old Town Kleinbasel district, near Martinskirche Church.

The accommodation is located off the 16th-century Rathaus, just 10 minutes' walk from the city centre. Basel Paper Mill National Museum is only a couple of minutes' drive away.

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7.8
Very good
562 Reviews

Hotel Metropol Basel

📍 Elisabethenanlage 5

From 133$

  • Wi-Fi
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour security
  • Welcome drink
  • Laundry
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Lift
  • Electric kettle
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed

Metropol Basel City Center Hotel, located about 1.1 km from the non-profit Zoo Basel, features a shared lounge, a flat-screen satellite TV and a bar. Set within a few minutes' drive from Basler Munster, it is a welcoming accommodation to stay in Vorstadte district of the city.

Messe Basel is less than 2.1 km away. The venue is 1 km from Basel city centre. The postconfessionalist Offene Kirche Elisabethen Church is also located near the hotel. It is at a stone's throw from BIZ tower Bank.

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Best Basel Hotels For Families With Kids FAQ
Q: Can I find a budget-friendly accommodation for my family in Basel?
A: Yes, you can find affordable lodging options for your family in Basel. One option is Motel One Basel, which offers comfortable and modern rooms at a reasonable price. With its convenient location and family-friendly amenities, Motel One Basel is a great choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Q: Are there any child-friendly hotels in Basel with activities for kids?
A: Yes, there are hotels in Basel that cater to families with children. Sorell Hotel Merian offers a Kids Corner with toys and games to keep the little ones entertained. This hotel is a wonderful choice for families looking for accommodations that are both comfortable and child-friendly.
Q: Is it possible to find a centrally-located hotel in Basel that can accommodate my entire family?
A: Yes, Central City Hotel Rochat is a great option for families looking for a centrally-located accommodation in Basel. Situated in the heart of the city, this hotel offers spacious family rooms and is within walking distance to many attractions, making it convenient for families to explore the city together.

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