Hotel Märthof Basel

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Luxury
4.5 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Luxury hotel located in Basel City Centre

Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar at Hotel Märthof Basel. Take some time to relax at the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business centre.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$498
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept

Room options

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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
(93 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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
(60 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Junior Suite

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

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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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Deluxe

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Near a metro station, Hotel Märthof Basel is in Basel City Centre, a walkable area in Basel with great shopping. Pharmacy Museum Basel and Basel Natural History Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Marktplatz and Rosentalanlage. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at St. Jakob-Park, or consider a night out at Musical Theater Basel. Visit our Basel travel guide
Map
Marktgasse 19, Basel, BS, 4051

What's nearby

  • A historic European square with ornate buildings, a prominent tower, and cobblestone streets.
    Marktplatz
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A red building with intricate designs and a tall tower.
    Basel Town Hall
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.
    Basler Muenster
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Basel University
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Munsterplatz
    6 min walk - 0.6 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
  • Schlüsselzunft
    3 min walk
  • Restaurant Löwenzorn
    3 min walk
  • Xocolatl - Die Welt der Schokolade
    1 min walk
  • Gifthüttli
    1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Märthof Basel

  • Luxury hotel located in Basel City Centre
  • Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar at Hotel Märthof Basel. Take some time to relax at the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business centre.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a lift
    • Multilingual staff, concierge services and smoke-free property
    • A computer station, luggage storage and a banquet hall
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff, proximity to shopping and first-rate property condition
  • Room features
  • All 68 individually decorated rooms offer comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down duvets
    • Free toiletries and hairdryers
    • 55-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers

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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 are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per pet, per night

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 10 kg 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: from 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 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
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 neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Märthof Basel pet-friendly?

Yes, Hotel Märthof Basel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. There's a fee of CHF 25 per pet, per night.

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

As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Märthof Basel on 27 Sept 2026 start from NZ$498, 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.

How much is parking at Hotel Märthof Basel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Märthof Basel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Märthof Basel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Märthof Basel located?

Located in Basel City Centre, this luxury hotel is steps away from Pharmacy Museum Basel, Marktplatz and Basel University. Basel Town Hall and Martinskirche are just steps away. Marktplatz Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and University Tram Stop is 4 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Märthof Basel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 711 out of 867 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 867 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 867 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 867 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 867 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location; staff very helpful. Rooms are great - spacious, well appointed and maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, staff and food. Large rooms and wonderful modern rooms. Favourite hotel yet!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel Marthof was not only a beautiful but also it was located in the heart of old Basel. We really appreciated the room upgrade and the delicious complimentary breakfast. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique boutique hotel, with gorgeous rooms, dining, and location in old town Basel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in all respect. Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Awesome center city location, steps from the River Rhine.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good buffet breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms were quite nice. Totally recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the center of the old city. Right in the market square. Comfortable hotel accommodations. Excellent restaurant for morning breakfast. They provided a fan for our room .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loft style bedroom was different than other hotels. Front desk staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed in Basel many times and this hotel is by far my favorite. Beautiful air conditioned roon, ultra helpful and friendly staff, perfect central location, and an anazing gym complete with dual cables. Definite five star
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Excellent breakfast. Clean and well appointed rooms. It is within walking distance of everything. I cannot wait to go back to Basel and will definitely stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel marathon was exceptional. The service facilities the whole experience was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location is great and super helpful staff. Breakfast good. Room amazing. As it is in the centre it can be a bit noisier but it makes up for that with convenience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location lovely room nice staff but very noisy sleeping there due to street noise . The A/C was not really A/C that was unfortunate.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sebastian helped us get checked in and was very friendly and most efficient. He got our rooms sorted quickly and guided us to where we should park our car. The hotel was comfortable and quiet. All in all, a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

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