Krafft Basel
Rheingasse 12, Old Town Kleinbasel, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
The Resort Krafft Basel and dining area can be found in the lively district of the city, right on the bank of the Rhine river with its Mediterranean-style promenade. Laptops with wireless internet access and printers are available for free. The visual escape of the historical scenery on the other side of the river is breathtaking - be it from the dining area or the terrace overlooking the lively river promenade. You will get the mobility ticket for free use of all public transport in town during your visit. The Krafft is a classical building with a famous past. For example Hermann Hesse used to visit here writing most of its well-known novel “Der Steppenwolf”. Your accommodation booking confirmation is in addition the ticket for the public transfer from the airport or train station to the guesthouse. Lodging guests are entitled to a 25% discount at the Rebgasse public car park.
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390 $ / night** Approximate prices for a 1-night stay
Guest reviews for Krafft Basel
"Historic building, well preserved and functional. Location is wonderful, right next to the Rhine and old town."
"Gets a bit noisy in the evening, due to a bar nearby, but not really an issue as everything gets quiet early."
"You can’t beat the location view! It was exceptional!"
"I know Switzerland is expensive, but it was a little over the top."
"Loved our stay—a perfect location within walking distance to the shops, restaurants and Christmas markets."
"Aucun."
"Location is fabulous. They have a small Christmas market right Outside their door. Staff were very helpful and friendly, room And bed was very comfortable. We would stay here again."
"Aucun."
"Hotel was located in a nice area of Basel and in a nice vibrant street. Also near the famous bridge of basel..the room was clean and tidy and comfortable bed. Access to hotel was easy but on Christmas time they close the road. breakfast is okay and quiet at night with no disturbance."
"floor Parquet in the hotel everywhere was old, loose and making noise and was disturbing especially at night. rooms are very small for the single person. internet connection was cutting and signal less in some areas of hotel. coffee and water were put in a shared place for all rooms within a particular floor and it was not practical at all as you have to go outside you room. they still use normal keys instead of access magnetic cards. i asked for coffee at the reception and they charged me 5 CHF knowing that i have free coffee at the floors and after i complained, they said ok u can choose not to pay but i paid anyway. i don't think it is a 4 stars hotel and staff almost do not speak well english."
"I love the single rooms with a balcony on the top floor. The views of the Rhein and Grossbasel couldn't be better! Particularly during Herbstmesse, it's the perfect spot to be. While the room is small, it is very nicely appointed, comfortable and super clean. It had everything I wanted ... and the view!!!"
"Aucun."
"Beautiful old hotel in excellent condition. I loved the location next to the river."
"I didn’t read the reviews and didn’t realize there wasn’t air conditioning. We did open the windows but the foot traffic and restaurant noise until 2am made it hard to sleep with the windows opened."
"Thankfully I’ve come across “Rheinschwimmen” activities and the hotel was kind to give water proof bags to join. It was a very beautiful experience, thank you once again 🙏"
"Aucun."
"It was our 14th wedding anniversary and Krafft team got us a bottle of wine and left a well wishes note for us. It was a memorable surprise for my wife. Thank you Krafft Basel."
"Enjoyed my stay"
"Close location! Free use of a dry bag to float the river. The receptionist Buhlinda was so kind as well. The room was big and it was comfortable."
"Nothing!"
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"Ottima posizione, proprietario e personale simpaticissimi e cordiali."
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"Excellent location, very friendly staff, very clean, free parking right in front of the hotel"
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"the keys are on site. There was a kitchen and a small tv."
"location- 10 min walk from the train station. very clean. spacious. slept good."
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