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Hotel Märthof Basel

4.5 star property

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Front of property
Lobby
Marktplatz Junior Suite
Lobby sitting area
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Marktgasse 19, Basel, BS, 4051
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Basler Muenster
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Congress Center Basel
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(76 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Signature Room

Signature Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

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

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Marktplatz Junior Suite

Marktplatz Junior Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Basel

A stay at Hotel Märthof Basel places you in the heart of Basel, steps from Pharmacy Museum Basel and Marktplatz. .This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Basel Town Hall and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Rhine.

What's nearby

  • Marktplatz - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Basler Muenster - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Congress Center Basel - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Basel Zoo - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mövenpick Brasserie Baselstab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bohemia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Les Trois Rois - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Confiserie Tea-Room Schiesser - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gifthüttli - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Märthof Basel

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center
Hotel Märthof Basel offers 68 accommodations with free minibar items and laptop-compatible safes. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 68 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring free minibar items and LED televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a 24-hour fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.
Hotel Märthof Basel has a restaurant on site.

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 30 per person
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 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
Property Registration Number 65344653

We should mention

In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours during certain times of the year
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

National rating

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

Hotel Märthof Basel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 597 out of 728 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 728 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 728 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 728 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 728 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous and luxurious! The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A+ everything was perfect, from cleanliness, service, helpfulness of the staff to the interior. Location is also perfect for sightseeing and great restaurants and cafes
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding Staff, Service, Cleanliness, Location…our strongest recommendation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well run character hotel in great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evita, Newport Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location downtown. Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to tram. Walkable. City center. Daily market. Comfortable bed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
A+. Had a wonderful long weekend in Basel. The hotel is convenient to the tram and an easy 5 minute walk to the Rhine or 5 minute ride to Basel SBB. From the moment we arrived, we were happy. Am American traveler’s hotel - comfy beds, big towels, free bottlea of water, and ample room for living in the room! Highly recommend and would stay there again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Great Hotel Near River!

Amazing hotel right near the river. Great breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Wish we had stayed more than one night!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very safe and walkable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kandice kottke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic hotel overlooking Marktplatz - very convenient and walkable to central Basel. Super helpful front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenore

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located with easy walking access to museums, a grocery store, and public transportation. The breakfast was enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Overnight stay in Basel

Stayed for one night after a river cruise on the Rhine. Helpful friendly staff on reception, comfortable room. Had a roof top terrace with lovely views where you could drink your own wine or purchase from the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was really nice but there were scary stairs in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

Hopeless air con

Lovely hotel. Staff friendly and helpful. Good location. Only issue was air conditioning was hopeless so in 33 degrees room was too warm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

keri

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

My favorite hotel...I return every year!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025