The Volkhaus Basel is a 3* boutique hotel perfectly located in Basel, northern Switzerland, in the Kleinbasel district, near the Rhine River and close to many art exhibitions. It is the perfect place to stay for a romantic and cultural getaway in Basel. The French and German borders are only a few minutes away by car.
Reservation
We recommend booking your stay at Volkshaus Basel via Booking.com, which often offers free cancellation. Send us a message on Instagram if you go, it would make us super happy.
A superb renovation
Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron, 2 Swiss architects, are behind the renovation of the hotel. They are already credited with the 2 majestic Roche Towers in Basel, which stand almost 200 metres high, and the National Stadium in Beijing. They have succeeded in creating a very special and pleasant atmosphere here. The hotel has also been selected by the Michelin Guide.
Reviews
The hotel is very popular with couples looking for a unique place to stay. Among the qualities often mentioned are the extremely welcoming multilingual staff (German, French, English and Japanese), the outdoor terrace and the collective minibar on every floor with unlimited coffee, tea, infusions, apples and chocolate squares.
The rooms
There are 45 rooms and suites, all of which combine luxury and simplicity. All rooms have a unique wallpaper showing Basel's Peterplatz, based on a photo dating from the 17th century. It's trendy and aesthetically pleasing.
Some of our favorite rooms and suites:
1 • Cozy Room • Photo • ☁️
2 • Corner Room • Photo • 🪯
3 • Top Floor Room • Photo • 🌿
4 • Junior Suite • Photo • 🛋️
5 • Terrace Suite • Photo • 🌇
Depending on the room or suite you choose, you'll enjoy the following amenities: queen or king-size bed, 32-inch flat-screen TV, private bathroom and views of Grossbasel and Basel Cathedral.
Breakfast
In the morning, you can enjoy breakfast in the hotel's brasserie, completely redesigned by Herzog & de Meuron. Daytime and evening dining is also available. On the menu: beef tartare, homemade meatloaf, Wiener Schnitzel or perfectly grilled steak frites. If the weather is fine, you can enjoy a drink or a meal in the hotel's pleasant inner courtyard.
Catering
In the evening, there's also a bar that doubles as a hotel lobby, café and local bistro. Here again, we appreciate the design: hand-laid mosaic floors, mouth-blown lamps and walls filled with modern art. It's a true architectural gem, which has found an imitator in New York with the bar of the famous Public Hotel.
Location
The Volkhaus Basel is right in the center, in the Kleinbasel district, near the Rhine. Basel has a lot going for it: a superb pedestrianized old town centered around the market square, over 40 museums and a pleasant cosmopolitan atmosphere: France and Germany are just a few minutes away by streetcar. Don't miss Basel's Kunstmuseum, the largest and oldest art museum in Switzerland.
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There are 45 rooms and suites, all of which combine luxury and simplicity. All rooms have a unique wallpaper showing the Peterplatz in Basel from a photo dating from the 17th century.
Yes, the delicious breakfast is optional at the price of 19,5€ per person.
Yes, in the morning you can have breakfast in the hotel's brasserie, which was completely redesigned by Herzog & de Meuron. It is possible to eat there during the day and in the evening. On the menu: beef tartare, homemade meatloaf, Wiener Schnitzel or perfectly grilled steak frites. If the weather is nice, you can have a drink or a meal in the hotel's very pleasant inner courtyard.
The check-in time is from 3 pm and the check-out time is until 11 am.
Yes, pets are allowed on request.
Count at least 200€ for a night at the Volkshaus Basel for 2 persons.
No, unfortunately the Volkshaus Basel does not have a wellness center.
You are in the center of the city, in the Kleinbasel district, near the Rhine.
