Hotel Metropol Basel, Basel ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Elisabethenanlage 5, Basel, Switzerland, 4002

“The hotel's location is perfect, just a short stroll from the train station, making it super convenient for exploring Basel and beyond.”view full review

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“An excellent hotel with great location and service!” view full review

Top location:Highly rated by recent guests(10.0)

Check-in/Check-out

from 14:00-23:59

until 12 pm

Amenities

No parking available.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of CHF 19 per person per day.

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets are allowed on request.

Year renovated:2012

Number of floors:8

Number of rooms:46

Former name

Metropol Swiss Quality 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

Style Double Room

Max:

2 persons

21 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

City view

Shower

Heating

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Comfort Double Room

Max:

2 persons

18 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Landscape view

Shower

Heating

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

16 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

City view

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Basel 1.0 km

Airports

Kloten (ZRH) 87.5 km

Belp (BRN) 108.2 km

Train

Basel SBB200 m

Badischer Bahnhof 2.5 km

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Lovely Breakfast Spread

“The breakfast on the 8th floor was delightful, featuring a wide selection of fresh fruits, pastries, and local cheeses that fueled our day of exploration.” view full review

Exceptional Convenience

“The hotel’s services were outstanding, especially the early breakfast arranged for us and the seamless taxi service that made our morning departure stress-free.” view full review

Easy Access

“Although we didn’t need it, I appreciated the ease of parking options nearby, which would make traveling to and from the hotel effortless.” view full review

Comforting Ambiance

“The room was beautifully maintained with exquisite views and comfortable furnishings, providing a tranquil atmosphere after a busy day.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Children

Cots

Room features

Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Elisabethenanlage 5, Basel, Switzerland, 4002

Map view

street view

Elisabethenanlage 5, Basel, Switzerland, 4002

City landmarks

Zoo

Zoo Basel

1.1 km

Museum

Basel Historical Museum

790 m

Church

Basler Munster

1.0 km

Museum

Fine Arts Museum Basel

810 m

Bus Station

Gate of Spalen

1.3 km

Stadium

Stadion St Jakobpark

2.4 km

Square

Muensterplatz

1.0 km

Museum

Basel Paper Mill Museum

1.5 km

Museum

Toy Worlds Museum Basel

770 m

Museum

Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel

1.6 km

Public Building

Rathaus

1.2 km

Bridge

Middle Bridge

1.8 km

Museum

Jean Tinguely Museum

2.3 km

Museum

Natural History Museum of Basel

1.2 km

Museum

Museum Klingental

1.8 km

Botanical Garden

University of Basel Botanical Garden

1.6 km

Fountain

Tinguely Brunnen

660 m

Old Town stroll

980 m

Museum

Museum of Cultures

1.1 km

Church

St. Paul's Church

920 m

Museum

Caricature & Cartoon Museum Basel

1.1 km

Pfalz

1.1 km

Event hall

Congress Center Basel

1.9 km

Nearby

St. Alban-Graben 5

Basel Museum of Ancient Art and Ludwig Collection

240 m

Museum

Swiss Architecture Museum

240 m

Centralbahnplatz

Strassburger Monument

80 m

Steinenberg 7

Kunsthalle Basel

540 m

Steinentorweg 20

Markthalle

290 m

Church

Offene Kirche Elisabethen

570 m

Aeschenplatz

Hammering Man

570 m

Restaurants

Caspar's

60 m

Centralbahnplatz 14

Malibu Nation Superfood

130 m

Centralbahnplatz 6

Confiserie Bachmann

150 m

Centralbahnplatz 7

Fluegelrad

180 m

Elisabethenanlage 11

Zum Kuss

200 m

Elisabethenstrasse 59

Hinz & Kunz Bar

330 m

Steinentorberg 20 Markthalle Basel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

86%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Great location

Friendly staff

Limited breakfast options

Wi-Fi not included in the price

8.6/10

Great

Rooms

8.7

Location

10.0

Service

9.0

Dining

8.3

Margaret

United States, October 2023

9.0/10

The hotel offers spacious, quiet, and very clean rooms with a good outlook, although the pricing is on the higher side. The service was extremely friendly and helpful, even surprising us with a special breakfast. The location is excellent, within walking distance of the main station and central attractions. The dining experience was varied and delicious, located on the 8th floor with stunning rooftop views. Overall, a great stay with some aspects to consider.

Rooms

8.0

My room was large, well-laid out with good storage, a safe, and a mini-bar, providing a comfortable stay.

Service

9.0

The staff was very helpful and friendly, going above and beyond to ensure a pleasant experience throughout the hotel.

Location

10.0

The location is excellent, very close to the SBB Basel Station and key attractions, offering easy access to explore the city.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was exceptional, with varied and delicious options, complemented by breathtaking rooftop restaurant views.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel facilities were modern and convenient, enhancing the overall stay experience.

Mary

United States, June 2023

9.2/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The rooms were clean, spacious, and had everything I needed. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The location was perfect, close to the train station and with easy access to the city. The dining experience was excellent, with a stunning view of Basel. Overall, great value for money.

Rooms

9.0

My room was spacious and well-equipped with a bath & shower, comfortable beds, mini-fridge, and plenty of storage space for my clothes. The electronic safe provided extra security. Waking up on the 8th floor to the sun rising over the hills was a beautiful start to my day.

Service

9.0

The service here was top-notch. The staff was always friendly and ready to help. They even provided me with tourism information and made my stay even more enjoyable.

Location

10.0

The location couldn't be better! Across from a lovely park, walking distance to the train station, close to buses to the airport, and centrally located for easy access to everything in Basel.

Dining

9.0

Dining in the striking dining room with views over Basel was an incredible experience. The meals were excellent, and the city view from the top floor was breathtaking.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities at the hotel were fantastic. Everything was well-maintained and provided a comfortable and enjoyable experience throughout my stay.

Great location

Limited breakfast options

Albert

United States, May 2023

8.8/10

The hotel had a magnificent view from the spacious, modern, clean, and well-kept rooms. It was a nice, clean, and quiet place, perfect for staying before our midnight flight back home.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious, modern, clean, and well-kept, offering a nice and quiet environment with a magnificent view.

Service

9.0

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to accommodate us, even surprising us with a special breakfast on our second visit.

Location

10.0

The location was excellent, very close to the SBB Basel Station, providing easy access to the city on foot or by tram.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience included a standard Continental style breakfast, but nothing extraordinary.

Facilities

The hotel offered all the essential facilities needed for a comfortable stay.