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GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel

Basel hotel with spa and bar/lounge

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December 2025
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Exterior
Lobby
Exclusive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette
Restaurant
Restaurant
Discover the perfect blend of luxury and sustainability at GAIA Hotel Basel. Indulge in a delicious breakfast buffet, rejuvenate with reflexology or a deep-tissue massage at Spa, or unwind with WiFi. The hotel's attentive staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
VIP Access
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Minibar
CA $327
CA $354 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22

Why we love this property

Spa sanctuary
The full-service spa offers daily treatments, from reflexology to hot stone massages. A sauna awaits for post-treatment relaxation at this hotel.
Breakfast and bar scene
Free buffet breakfast powers the day's adventures. This hotel also has a bar for relaxing with evening drinks.
Plush comfort awaits
Wrapped in soft bathrobes, guests drift to sleep on hypo-allergenic premium beds. A pillow menu and free stocked minibar enhance the luxurious experience.

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe
1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe
1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe
1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Smart Room

  • Sleeps 2
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed
Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed
Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Comfort Twin Room, 1 Bedroom
Comfort Twin Room, 1 Bedroom
Comfort Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Comfort Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Exceptional

Highlights

Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Bathroom
Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
Exclusive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | Bathroom
Exclusive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette
Exclusive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette
Exclusive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Exclusive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Gorgeous twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

Gorgeous king Room

  • Sleeps 2

Smart twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Smart queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Exclusive Suite, 1 King Bed With Sofa Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

Map
Centralbahnstrasse 13-15, Basel, 4002

What's nearby

  • Basel Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basel University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Basler Muenster - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Marktplatz - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport) - 23 min drive
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 24 min drive
  • Basel SBB Station - 1 min walk
  • Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) - 2 min walk
  • Basel Station - 3 min walk
  • Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 19 min walk
  • University Tram Stop - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Spettacolo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brezelkönig - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lora - ‬3 min walk

About this property

GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel

Enjoy your visit to Basel with a stay at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages or reflexology. A bar/lounge, a sauna, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast. Public transportation is close by: Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop is just 5 minutes by foot.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 86 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (CHF 23 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–noon on weekends
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (775 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Free stocked minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CHF 100.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Self parking costs CHF 23 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Also known as

Gaia Hotel Basel
Gaia Basel

Frequently asked questions

Does GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs CHF 23 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in is available.

Is there an onsite casino at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Basel (5-min drive) and Casino Barriere De Blotzheim (12-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and make the most of other amenities like a sauna.

What's the area around GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel like?

GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop and 8 minutes' walk from Basel University.

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