East West Hotel Basel, Basel ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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Rheingasse 8, Basel, Switzerland, 4058

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“The hotel's location next to the Rhine River and a short walk to the city center is simply unbeatable!”view full review

East West Hotel Basel, a 3-star Basel hotel rated 8.2/10 on Booking.com, offers modern design and high-quality amenities. This hotel features a restaurant, stylish bar, summer terrace with views of the Rhine, and secured parking.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at East West Hotel Basel feature soundproof walls, oak floors, and chic bathrooms. Each room includes amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen HD TVs, and safes. Views from the rooms may include the city, river, or courtyard.

Dining & Amenities

The East West Restaurant serves various specialties including the renowned Rhygass Special and EastWest Cheese Classic burgers, both using high-quality Swiss beef. The summer terrace is a popular meeting spot for locals, providing a fantastic view of the cathedral and the old town.

Services & Accessibility

East West Hotel Basel provides services such as daily maid service and concierge assistance. Guests will receive a BaselCard upon check-in, offering benefits such as free public transport and discounts at local attractions. The airport is just 5 km away, accessible via the airport bus.

Location & Transport

The hotel is situated in the pedestrian zone of Kleinbasel, allowing easy access to local landmarks such as Messe Congress Center Basel, Tinguely Fountain, and Zoo Basel. Public transport options include tram number 8, which stops just minutes from the hotel.

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East West Hotel Basel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Double Room

2 persons

165 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

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Standard Queen Room

2 persons

165 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

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Single Room River View

2 persons

130 sq. feet

1 Single bed

Shower

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Double Room River View

2 persons

195 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Facilities

East West Hotel Basel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

“The breakfast spread exceeded my expectations with freshly baked bread and a variety of options that energized my mornings.” view full review

Comfortable Rooms

“The cleanliness and modern design of the room made for a refreshing and comfortable stay, perfect for relaxation after exploring the city.” view full review

Excellent Shower!

“The shower pressure was fantastic, providing a refreshing experience that was perfect at the end of a long day.” view full review

Relaxing by the River!

“Unwinding by the bar with a beautiful view of the River Rhine was the highlight of my stay; the atmosphere was perfect for reading and relaxing.” view full review

Facilities: Great

8.0/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Barber shop
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Cycling

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Pet amenities available
Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Terrace

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Parquet floor

East West Hotel Basel Location

Rheingasse 8, Basel, Switzerland, 4058

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Rheingasse 8, Basel, Switzerland, 4058

City landmarks

Zoo

Zoo Basel

1.4 mi

Museum

Basel Historical Museum

3400 ft

Church

Basler Munster

2400 ft

Museum

Fine Arts Museum Basel

3200 ft

Bus Station

Gate of Spalen

3200 ft

Square

Muensterplatz

2400 ft

Museum

Basel Paper Mill Museum

4200 ft

Event hall

Congress Center Basel

2700 ft

Museum

Jean Tinguely Museum

1.0 mi

Bridge

Middle Bridge

3800 ft

Museum

Swiss Architecture Museum

3700 ft

Event hall

Messe Basel

2800 ft

Botanical Garden

University of Basel Botanical Garden

3400 ft

Landmark

Basel Museum of Ancient Art and Ludwig Collection

5000 ft

Museum

Toy Worlds Museum Basel

3400 ft

Park

Tierpark Lange Erlen

1.7 mi

Landmark

Old Town stroll

2800 ft

Fountain

Tinguely Brunnen

3700 ft

Museum

Caricature & Cartoon Museum Basel

1.0 mi

Nearby

Museum

Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel

700 ft

Museum

Museum Klingental

1000 ft

Public Building

Rathaus

1800 ft

Museum

Natural History Museum of Basel

1900 ft

Unterer Rheinweg 10

Helvetia on a journey

400 ft

Museum

Museum of Cultures

1300 ft

Event hall

Ausstellungsraum Klingental

700 ft

Clarapl. 6

Clarakirche Basel

900 ft

Pfalz

1400 ft

Marktplatz

Altstadt-Spaziergange durch Basel

1800 ft

Church

Martinskirche

900 ft

Restaurants

Manora

600 ft

Greifengasse 22

Dunkin' Donuts

500 ft

Greifengasse 17

Styx Bar

500 ft

Untere Rheingasse 9

Z Schiefen Eck

800 ft

Untere Rebgasse 3

Damas

1200 ft

Untere Rebgasse 16

Ferry Tales

1200 ft

Rheinsprung 4

Kusne Imbiss

1300 ft

Claragraben 76

Piadina Stand

1700 ft

Marktplatz

Kaffee Mobil

1900 ft

Marktplatz

Restaurant La Cocina

1900 ft

Sperrstrasse 3 Delivery 0800262462

Getting around

City Centre

Basel5 min · 1400 ft

Airports

Kloten Airport (ZRH)134 min · 55.2 mi

Belp Airport (BRN)165 min · 68.1 mi

Train

Basel SBB18 min · 5000 ft

Badischer Bahnhof18 min · 5000 ft

Bus

Bus stop2 min · 400 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-20:30

Check-out

from 07:00-11:00

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible at a location nearby at CHF 4 per hour.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel East West Basel provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

English, German, Spanish, Italian, Turkish

Number of rooms:

Former name

Hotel Hecht Am Rhein

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about East West Hotel Basel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 521 verified reviews

8.1/10

Great

87%

Recommend

Cleanliness

8.5/10

Comfort

8.5/10

Facilities

8.0/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.9/10

Location

9.5/10

Staff

9.0/10

Value for money

8.1/10

based on 146 reviews

3.5/5

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