The Best Hotels Closest to Basel Art Museum in Basel for 2026

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A buffet setup with various food items and a decorative centerpiece.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, yellow umbrellas, and a building with balconies.

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with white linens, a wall-mounted lamp, and a view of a building through a window with red curtains.

A historic hotel with a pink facade, multiple balconies, and a flag on top.

1. Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

Sankt Alban, 0.7 km from Basel Art Museum

John

￥29,164

￥31,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern bar area with a curved layout, a central round table, and bar stools.

A riverside dining area with outdoor seating, a view of a historic building, and a bridge in the background.

A swimming pool with a tiled floor, surrounded by lounge chairs and a red wall.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a decorative vase.

2. Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

Vorstädte, 0.5 km from Basel Art Museum

lori

￥32,405

￥35,298 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A historic building with ornate architecture, featuring multiple windows and a central entrance.

A modern lobby with a marble staircase, a reception desk, and a seating area with a chair and table.

A modern conference room with a long table, comfortable seating, and a unique ceiling design with multiple light fixtures.

A historic building with the name "Marthof" and "Bohemia" signs, featuring outdoor seating with umbrellas and a crowd of people.

3. Hotel Märthof Basel

Altstadt Grossbasel, 0.7 km from Basel Art Museum

Darrin

￥48,036

￥51,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a view of the interior of a building.

A modern lounge area with leather seating, a bar, and a large screen.

A modern lounge area with leather seating, a large mural, and a ceiling with multiple light fixtures.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a view of the street.

4. Motel One Basel

Altstadt Grossbasel, 0.3 km from Basel Art Museum

Annette

￥22,875

￥25,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A street view with a prominent red brick building featuring a balcony and multiple windows.

A room with a wooden table and two chairs, a black TV stand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A modern interior with a staircase leading to a glass door labeled "limehome".

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

5. Limehome Basel Town Hall

Altstadt Grossbasel, 0.6 km from Basel Art Museum

Christian

￥16,516

￥19,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A historic building with arched windows and a Swiss flag, indicating a location in Switzerland.

A hotel reception area with a stone wall backdrop, a reception desk, and a staircase to the right.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a buffet counter with various food items.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a tiled floor.

6. Central City Hotel Rochat

Altstadt Grossbasel, 0.9 km from Basel Art Museum

David

￥20,998

￥23,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a curved wall with a light fixture.

A modern restaurant with leather booths, wooden tables, and potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern interior with a curved staircase, a hanging light fixture, and a plant.

7. Mövenpick Hotel Basel

Sankt Alban, 0.6 km from Basel Art Museum

Ioana

￥30,880

￥33,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A multi-story hotel with a classic European architectural style, featuring a prominent corner entrance and multiple balconies.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a bathtub, and a unique water feature.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather sofas, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious restaurant with wooden furniture, hexagonal patterned flooring, and large windows allowing natural light.

8. GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel

Sankt Alban, 0.8 km from Basel Art Museum

Matthew

￥42,773

￥46,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

The exterior of the Steinschanze Stadthotel with large glass windows, a modern design, and a visible entrance.

A dining area with a variety of breads and butter on a table.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, featuring white plates, silverware, and a white cup.

A reception area with a curved counter, wooden staircase, and pendant lighting.

9. Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Vorstädte, 0.6 km from Basel Art Museum

Richard

￥24,130

￥26,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A bar area with a long counter, stools, and a variety of bottles.

A modern restaurant with wooden stools, blue chairs, and a central bar area.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the city.

A building with a cafe on the ground floor, outdoor seating, and large windows.

10. Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel - Member of Design Hotels

Vorstädte, 0.2 km from Basel Art Museum

Geetha Lakshmi

￥34,715

￥37,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A bar and bistro with outdoor seating and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern hotel with a bar and restaurant on the ground floor, named HOTEL VICTORIA.

A modern interior with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a large mirror.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

11. Hotel Victoria

Sankt Alban, 0.8 km from Basel Art Museum

Hazel

￥29,954

￥32,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern outdoor seating area with two sofas and a coffee table, separated by a decorative screen.

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a decorative screen, and a view of a building with a tower.

A modern restaurant with a long wooden bar, white chairs, and a large window with curtains.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a courtyard area.

12. The Passage Urban & Lifestyle Hotel

Vorstädte, 0.6 km from Basel Art Museum

Petya

￥28,917

￥31,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern lobby with circular ceiling lights, a bar area, seating arrangements, and a reception desk.

A modern bar area with seating and a well-stocked bar.

A modern hotel bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a vanity with a mirror, and a bed in the adjacent room.

An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by greenery and a building facade.

13. Novotel Basel City

Sankt Jakob, 1.1 km from Basel Art Museum

Eric

￥24,971

￥27,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a visible staircase.

A hotel entrance with a staircase leading up to the door, a red car parked in front, and a building with a 'metropol' sign.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a lamp, and a wall art piece.

14. Hotel Metropol Basel

Sankt Alban, 0.8 km from Basel Art Museum

Martin

￥22,234

￥24,741 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, large windows, and a wooden facade.

A wooden staircase with a central landing area and metal railings.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A historic building with a sign reading "Der Teufelhof Basel," featuring a classic European architectural style with symmetrical windows and a tiled roof.

15. Der Teufelhof Basel

Altstadt Grossbasel, 0.6 km from Basel Art Museum

James

￥27,964

￥30,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A modern building with large windows, a covered outdoor seating area, and a well-maintained garden with lavender and other plants.

A modern library with multiple bookshelves, reading tables, and black pendant lights.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a reception desk.

A hotel facade with multiple windows, a prominent entrance with glass doors, and flags.

16. Essential by Dorint Basel City

Basel City Centre, 1.5 km from Basel Art Museum

Irene

￥25,162

￥27,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern buffet with a variety of food options, a central seating area, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A modern bar area with a central bar, multiple seating options, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large, patterned rug.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire feature, and a view of the Congress Center building in the background.

17. Basel Marriott Hotel

Clara, 1.1 km from Basel Art Museum

David

￥30,346

￥33,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A lobby with a bar area, a red carpet, and a glass door entrance.

A hotel lobby with a grand chandelier, a large mirror, and comfortable seating areas.

A hotel with a blue facade, a balcony with flags, and a sign for "EULER BAR" below.

A reception desk with a modern design, flanked by potted plants and a staircase.

18. Hotel Euler

Sankt Alban, 0.7 km from Basel Art Museum

Matthias

￥21,740

￥24,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern lobby with a circular seating area, tall white columns, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern interior with a wall-mounted sign reading "Les Quatre Saisons RESTAURANT" and two upholstered chairs with cushions.

A dining area with round tables, gold serving dishes, and geometric wall art.

19. Pullman Basel Europe

Clara, 1 km from Basel Art Museum

Jeff

￥30,499

￥33,320 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A dining area with tables set for a meal, large arched windows, and a view of a body of water.

A grand spiral staircase with ornate metal railings and a beige handrail.

A building entrance with a large arched doorway, a small staircase leading up, and a sign indicating the number 12.

A riverside café with outdoor seating, bicycles, and a view of the river and buildings in the background.

20. Krafft Basel

Kleinbasel, 0.7 km from Basel Art Museum

Cathy

￥33,324

￥36,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Basel Art Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Mövenpick Hotel Basel	9.6 Exceptional 669 reviews	View
Hotel Märthof Basel	9.6 Exceptional 853 reviews	View
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 990 reviews	View
Pullman Basel Europe	9.4 Exceptional 865 reviews	View

Top Basel Art Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious room with a long bathtub. We had a corner room with a balcony. The continental breakfast was a nice array. It was great being a 5 minute walk to the train station. We thought it would be noisy at night with the trams. But it was quiet after 10:30 and didn’t start until after 5:30. The bar in the lobby was nice and outdoor seating was a nice area."

HYPERION Hotel Basel

10/10 Excellent

"EXCELLENT SERVICE. ROOMS WERE BEAUTIFUL. I WAS GIVEN A CARD TO USE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATUON FOR FREE FOE TGE TIME I WAS THERE. CONVENIANTLY LOCATE NEXT TO A SHOPPING MALL. BUS SND TRAM STOPS WERE AT THE HOTEL.DOOR. I LOVED IT. IT WAS WORTH FOR THE PRICE. OVER SLL A BEAURIFUL EXPERIENCE, I WILL STAY THERE AGAIN"

Motel One Basel

8/10 Good

"Clean room with comfortable bed and good air conditioning. Nice staff. No coffee in rooms, no gym or workout room. But overall, an excellent place to spend a couple days in the old town of Basel."

Novotel Basel City

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel in a good location for city centre and public transport links - both trams and main train station. Hotel was very modern and spotless clean. We had a family room and it was comfortable and ideal for families. Breakfast had a wide selection and staff/ service was excellent. Highly recommend."

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very comfortable room. The air conditioner worked great,much easier to keep in cool room. The hotel staff was very helpful."

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent service!"

Central City Hotel Rochat

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay! Hôtel was clean and staff were helpful. They were doing construction but there was no impact on stay. Laundry service available but it is 24 hour so no self service. Good location for exploring the town"

Hotel Victoria

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and accessible to all. Near central station."

Hotel Märthof Basel

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, would definitely stay again."

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Offene Kirche Elisabethen is just one of the places to see in Basel, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's museums and art scene.

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8.8/10 (64 reviews)

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You can learn about the history of Basel with a visit to The Palantine. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

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Basel Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Basel, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's museums and art scene.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Basel Art Museum?

Basel Art Museum is located in an area of Basel known for its interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 246 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Basel Art Museum?

Adjacent to Basel Art Museum, Motel One Basel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a bar and free WiFi. Other good choices close by include Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel and Hotel Schweizerhof Basel.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Basel Art Museum?

Expedia has 246 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Basel Art Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Basel Art Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Basel Art Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Basel Art Museum?

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What can I see and do near Basel Art Museum?

Basel Historical Museum, Vitra Design Museum, and Beyeler Foundation feature captivating exhibits. White and Blue House, Peterskirche, and Ermitage are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can watch performances at Burghof Loerrach, Theater Basel, and Baseldytschi Bihni if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Basel Art Museum?

With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around Basel Art Museum is a breeze. Metro stations nearby include Marktplatz Tram Stop and University Tram Stop. To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Basel Bad Station or Basel (ZBA-Basel Bad Train Station).

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Our top choices for Basel Art Museum hotels

1. Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

2. Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

3. Hotel Märthof Basel

4. Motel One Basel

5. Limehome Basel Town Hall

6. Central City Hotel Rochat

7. Mövenpick Hotel Basel

8. GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel

9. Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

10. Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel - Member of Design Hotels

11. Hotel Victoria

12. The Passage Urban & Lifestyle Hotel

13. Novotel Basel City

14. Hotel Metropol Basel

15. Der Teufelhof Basel

16. Essential by Dorint Basel City

17. Basel Marriott Hotel

18. Hotel Euler

19. Pullman Basel Europe

20. Krafft Basel

Compare popular hotels close to Basel Art Museum

Top Basel Art Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

HYPERION Hotel Basel

Motel One Basel

Novotel Basel City

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Central City Hotel Rochat

Hotel Victoria

Hotel Märthof Basel

Other attractions near Basel Art Museum

Basler Muenster

Antique Museum and Collection Ludwig

Caricature and Cartoon Museum

Offene Kirche Elisabethen

Basel Historical Museum

The Palantine

Basel Cathedral

Pfalz Basel

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