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Hotel Alexander

3.0 star property

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Interior
Lobby sitting area
Dining
Family Suite with balcony

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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83 Riehenring, Basel, Basel, 4058
  • Place, Congress Center Basel
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Basel Town Hall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Queen Room

Classic Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Modern Single Room

Modern Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite with balcony

Junior Suite with balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite with balcony

Family Suite with balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Modern Comfort Room

Modern Comfort Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Modern Comfort Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Alexander

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a garden. Change of towels is available on request.
Hotel Alexander offers 50 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Hotel Alexander's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kartbahn Basel. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and an elevator
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Kartbahn Basel and Congress Center Basel
  • Pets welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hotel Alexander also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Hotel Alexander has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (CHF 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 19.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the exterior telephone for check-in assistance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 8 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 19.5 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 25 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 8 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Alexander Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 244 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Cindel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Great location. Nice room. Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul.

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property with great staff and dining. City trams stop right in front of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Harmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer Jimenez

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Close to transits. Nice staff. Would love to go back to this hotel in the future. Danke!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beds very comfy. Suite was very spacious and lots of outside balcony space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was excellent. She helped us out with a language difficulty with our Uber driver.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

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

Nice clean hotel at good price

Great two night stay,room only. Good value for money considering Basel prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the bus stop and cruise port.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful when we had a medical emergency. Thank you. Room was clean, comfortable. Hotel close to tram.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ludger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lots of place to dine, a bit far from the old town and main train station. We just used uber to go around places.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurants and downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple but cozy accommodation close to the centre
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald John

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

Friendly Staff in pleasant location

Clean comfortable rooms, friendly staff, tram stop out the front of Hotel Alexander. We would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great receptionists

The receptionists were really friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the stay but I really have to praise the receptionists in particular.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The desk staff were friendly and helpful the room was clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Florecita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location :and accesibility
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgean

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

Basel gem

Great location for us, recently remodeled rooms, including the bathroom. Everything was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very well located for public transport and dining options/ supermarket - the staff were friendly - there was a useful fridge in the room. Although there was no air con, fans were provided which worked well in the heat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MOURAD

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

Good location

I often choose this hotel when travelling to Basel, not far from the congress center and practical. Rooms are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Osman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very close to Messeplatz
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Caitlin

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

Decent stay

Comfortable hotel with all you would need in a decent location - 20 minutes walk to the centre. Comes with Basel card allowing free transport round the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small and friendly hotel approximately 20mins walk from the charming old city centre. Also on tram route. Clean and functional room with safe and coffee maker. Buffet breakfast had plenty of choice. As a base for a 3 day stay it was ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, rooms small. Free public transport a great perk!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vijaykumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conveniently located near Messenplatz tram station and the convention center. The rooms smaller that typical US hotels but are clean has everything needed for a comfortable stay. Staff was very helpful and cheerful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023