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

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About the Hotel

Rheingasse 8, Basel, Switzerland, 4058

East West Hotel Basel features modern design and high-quality amenities. The 3-star hotel offers a restaurant, a stylish bar with a terrace, and a stunning view of the Rhine. Guests receive a BaselCard upon check-in, allowing access to various local attractions.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at East West Hotel Basel include amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen HD TVs, and comfortable box spring beds. Guests can enjoy views of the city, the river, or the courtyard. The hotel has a total of 44 elegantly decorated rooms.

Dining Options

The East West Restaurant serves burgers made from the best Swiss beef, including the 'Rhygass Special' with Appenzeller cheese and the 'EastWest Cheese Classic' with Gruyere. The summer terrace is a popular meeting place for locals, offering picturesque views of the Rhine and Old Town.

Services & Transportation

East West Hotel Basel provides services such as daily maid service and a concierge. Guests can also access secured parking for an additional charge. The hotel offers shuttle services to and from Basel-Mulhouse Airport.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Centrally located in the car-free new pedestrian zone of Basel, the hotel is within walking distance to key landmarks like Messe Congress Center Basel and the Tinguely Fountain. Public transport options include tram number 8 and bus services at Rheingasse, which are easily accessible from the hotel.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

City view

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

River view

Shower

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Single Room

Max:

1 person

15 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

City view

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Basel1400 ft

Airports

Kloten (ZRH) 55.2 mi

Belp (BRN) 68.1 mi

Train

Basel SBB5000 ft

Badischer Bahnhof5000 ft

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

“The continental breakfast was a highlight, featuring fresh croissants, fruits, and a variety of cheeses that made every morning special.” view full review

Luxurious Shower!

“The shower experience was fabulous with excellent water pressure, making it a refreshing start to my day.” view full review

Comfortable Sleep!

“The beds were incredibly comfortable, ensuring a restful night. I woke up feeling rejuvenated every day.” view full review

Effective Heating!

“The heating in the room was very effective, keeping the atmosphere cozy and inviting, especially during chilly nights.” view full review

General

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

Sports & Fitness

Cycling

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Pet amenities available
Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Stores/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
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Rheingasse 8, Basel, Switzerland, 4058

Map view

Rheingasse 8, Basel, Switzerland, 4058

City landmarks

Zoo

Basel Zoological Garden

1.4 mi

Museums

Basel Historical Museum

3400 ft

Church

Basler Munster

2400 ft

Museums

Fine Arts Museum Basel

3200 ft

Bus Station

Gate of Spalen

3200 ft

Museums

Jean Tinguely Museum

1.0 mi

Square

Muensterplatz

2400 ft

Museums

Basel Paper Mill Museum

4200 ft

Events

Congress Center Basel

2700 ft

Bridges

Middle Bridge

3800 ft

Museums

Swiss Architecture Museum

3700 ft

Events

Messe Basel

2800 ft

Botanical Garden

University of Basel Botanical Garden

3400 ft

St. Alban-Graben 5

Basel Museum of Ancient Art and Ludwig Collection

5000 ft

Museums

Toy Worlds Museum Basel

3400 ft

Parks

Tierpark Lange Erlen

1.7 mi

Old Town stroll

2800 ft

Fountains

Tinguely Brunnen

3700 ft

Museums

Caricature & Cartoon Museum Basel

1.0 mi

Nearby

Museums

Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel

700 ft

Museums

Museum Klingental

1000 ft

Public Building

Rathaus

1800 ft

Museums

Natural History Museum of Basel

1900 ft

Unterer Rheinweg 10

Helvetia on a journey

400 ft

Museums

Museum of Cultures

1300 ft

Events

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

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

74%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.4/10

Very good

Rooms

8.0

Location

9.0

Service

9.0

Dining

7.0

3.5/5 based on 146 reviews

#44 of 58 hotels in Basel based on Tripadvisor

Mike

United States of America, February 2024

8.2/10

Staying at the hostel provided a unique experience with beautiful views from our room, albeit underneath a shared room setup. The location was perfect for exploring the city, being connected to the center, train station, and congress center. However, parking was more challenging than expected.

Rooms

8.0

The room had beautiful views and was cozy despite being underneath a shared room setup.

Service

9.0

The manager was attentive, and the housekeeping service was top-notch. The location also had convenient access to shops and commercial services.

Location

9.0

Being by the riverside, the location was excellent, particularly for visiting Art Basel. The neighborhood was lovely and close to public transport.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offered home-baked bread, although it could have been more diverse in options.