Located in Basel City Centre, Zum Spalenbrunnen offers dry cleaning, a welcoming bar, and a restaurant with international cuisine. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Express check-in ensures hassle-free arrivals, with past guests praising their stay.
Located in Basel City Centre, a neighborhood in Basel, Zum Spalenbrunnen is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Petite Camargue Alsacienne Nature Reserve and Southern Black Forest Nature Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Botanischer Garten der Universitat and Basel Historical Museum of Music. Basel Zoo and Basel Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Basel travel guide
4051, Basel-Stadt, Basel, Schuetzenmattstrasse 2
What's nearby
Marktplatz
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Basler Muenster
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Basel Zoo
12 min walk - 1.1 km
Basel University
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Spalentor
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Getting around
Marktplatz Tram Stop
8 min walk
Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station)
16 min walk
EuroAirport Airport (BSL)
24 min drive
Restaurants
Mövenpick Brasserie Baselstab
6 min walk
Gifthüttli
5 min walk
Restaurant Löwenzorn
4 min walk
Restaurant Atelier im Teufelhof Basel
4 min walk
Spale Bar
2 min walk
About this property
Zum Spalenbrunnen
Hotel located in Basel City Centre
Dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Zum Spalenbrunnen. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
Express check-in, secured bicycle storage, and smoke-free premises
An elevator and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Zum Spalenbrunnen have amenities such as free WiFi, minibars, and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
Bathrooms with tubs or showers
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 15 for adults and CHF 7.50 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Mandir
Things to do
Bicycle storage
Family friendly
In-room crib
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
Elevator
More
4 floors
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free crib
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Desk
Heating
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property
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 15 for adults and CHF 7.50 for children
Self parking fee: CHF 15 per day
Rollaway bed fee: CHF 40.0 per day
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Zum Spalenbrunnen pet-friendly?
Yes, Zum Spalenbrunnen allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for CHF 15 per day.
What time is check-in at Zum Spalenbrunnen?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Zum Spalenbrunnen?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Zum Spalenbrunnen located?
Located in Basel City Centre, this hotel is steps from Basel University, Jewish Museum, and Spalentor. Botanischer Garten der Universitat and Theater Fauteuil are also within 5 minutes. Marktplatz Tram Stop is 8 minutes by foot and University Tram Stop is 8 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Zum Spalenbrunnen Reviews
7.4
Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
6.4
Amenities
8.2
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 53 reviews
10 - Excellent
14
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 53 reviews
8 - Good
21
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 53 reviews
6 - Okay
9
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 53 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 53 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
Reviews
8/10 Good
Mark
Jun 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very friendly people. great location, quiet
Mark
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steven
Dec 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good stay in Basel
Great stay. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location to old town and reasonably convenient parking.
The hotel is central and accessible in a quiet neighbourhood. The room was basically clean and functional. Staff were helpful but not always available. The Indian restaurant smells pervaded the spaces. Overall, the hotel is in dire need of refurbishment.
Stephen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
mark
May 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff. Quiet room. Room would be perfect if it was 80 years ago Breakfast so-so
Great location, parking off site but limited and a 3 minute walk. Not a lot of parking elsewhere for long term. Excellent location great walks in to town. Restaurants and shops everywhere.
Efficient check in. Room was nice and large with comfortable beds. The bathroom was very typical of European hotels.
Area is great and close to “Old Town” where one may enjoy restaurants, bakeries and bars.
We were given free tram/bus ride tickets for the duration of our stay.
Nice hotel, well situated on the edge of the Old Town. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The rooms were clean and spacious. The bed was comfortable and the bedding very fresh. Given the prices of everything else in Basel, this hotel was fantastic value. It’s basic, but nice.
There’s a tram stop just outside which makes getting around really easy.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Emile
Dec 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Old but clean
Not bad accommodation. Conveniently located close to old town. Pillows were awful and main desk was unable find more because the service person had the day off. Also locked us out at 8pm. Had to ring offsite number to get a pin. Lucky we had phone service on holiday sim. All and all not bad but hard to recommend
The hotel is easy access by bus or tram, so look it up before you arrive. Walking with Google map to hotel is a bad choice. The staff is great, the restraunt is good, the breakfast is ok, the room was good, but the bed was creaky and just ok.
The hotel is quite old, and its overall appearance is not well maintained. The shower was not properly cleaned, and there were visible signs of mold and bacteria.
The hotel is located in an attractive spot with a tram nearby. Unfortunately, the property is extremely dated and smells quite musty. The carpeting in the room was very stained and rippled. The bed was comfortable. Would not recommend.
Paula
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
4/10 Poor
S s
Aug 10, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
Very Disappointing Stay
The hotel building is very old and poorly maintained. The reception staff were unprofessional and unfriendly when speaking with tourists. The mattress was extremely soft — after sleeping on it, it felt like a hole had formed, and I woke up with back pain.
The entire building had a strong garlic smell, which was unpleasant. There was no extra toilet paper in the room, even though we were four people staying there. When I asked reception for more, they told me, “This is enough for you, you don’t need more,” which I found rude and unacceptable.
Overall, I would not recommend this hotel.
No free internet -pay extra
Basic mattress
Basic shower with curtain
Pipes that makes noise
Parking with extra cost (normal because city center) but to enter you need a key (they have only one) that you have to give them back
Conclusion : very expensive for the conditions provided.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveler
Dec 15, 2014
Liked: Staff & service
Small hotel in old town Basel.
Paid for at time of arrival, and this was the first card activity upon reaching European soil and after notifying our card company we were traveling. Immediately received notice of questionable activity on our credit card of purchases to an Indian online clothing store and one other. This hotel is, I believe, under Indian management as they had an Indian restaurant and signs up for Ayurveda. Buyer beware
This property might be an option for those on extreme budget, but in general I would not recommend.
The room does not have AC. Opening the windows in our case meant taking it off the hinge and laying it open. Minimal fan.
Open windows also meant exposure to traffic noise - this property is on a tram route - as well as insects.
Water in shower drain backed up.
TV remote batteries were corroded in place.
We tried to cancel after one night of a two night reservation. Owner would not refund second night....
Recommend to avoid and I am a bit surprised it is listed on the Orbitz site.....