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The Passage

4.0 star property

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Classic Room (Luxe)
Front of property – evening/night
Courtyard
Lobby sitting area
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Steinengraben 51, Basel, BS, 4051
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Basler Muenster
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Basel Zoo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room (Patio)

Standard Room (Patio)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room (Luxe)

Classic Room (Luxe)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Living area

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite (The Passage)

Suite (The Passage)

  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Basel

A stay at The Passage places you in the heart of Basel, within a 5-minute walk of Leonhardskirche and Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Jewish Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Baseldytschi Bihni.

What's nearby

  • Marktplatz - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Basler Muenster - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basel Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Congress Center Basel - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zum Braunen Mutz - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Margherita - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Club 59 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Pickwick Pub Basel - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Passage

Hotel in Basel with a fitness center and a sauna
The Passage offers 53 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-cm LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Basel hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 53 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a sauna and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Passage. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Secured, covered parking on site (CHF 25 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; CHF 27 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-cm LED TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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: approximately CHF 27 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 25.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 40 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours during certain times of the year

Property is also known as

Passage Basel
Passage Hotel Basel
Passage Hotel
The Passage Hotel
The Passage Basel
The Passage Hotel Basel

The Passage Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 692 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1007 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Basel card was a nice touch. Discounts and free public transport around the city!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for next leg of our journey and close to Old Town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the large room with a very nice bathroom. The staff was very helpful and the room was ready early. Nice breakfast in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evlampia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, close to train station. Quiet and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Joanna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very convenient location

Very convenient location. Close to old city and the zoo
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oleg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious rooms and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An excellent location for visiting Basel - close to the centre and accessible to the train and bus station (with airport links). The rooms were well designed and set up, clean and new-looking, and quiet, staff were very friendly and helpful. I will be booking The Passage for my next trip
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quality hotel. The room was smaller a bit older than expected from the pictures, but overall comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia, Toronto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Passage were friendly and accomodating. The location was perfect for us - close to the train station, restaurants and shopping. The hotel was clean and comforatable. We enjoyed our stay and would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Willowick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful (short) stay in Basel. Very convenient location to walkable areas or public transportation. Quiet, comfy, and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lealem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay very clean, friendly staff, and a convenient location. Everything was well-managed and comfortable. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couldn’t fault

Excellent all round. Room, customer service and amenities as well as location all fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and modern hotel room. Fair value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice. The bed was extremely comfortable. We were greeted warmly and they answered all of our tourist questions. The bathroom and bedroom were spacious and quiet. It was an easy walk to lots of restaurants. I Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and clean

Freindly and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My first visit. Very impressed. Staff were professional and friendly. Comfortable and excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025