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About the Hotel

Centralbahnstrasse 13, Basel, Switzerland, 4002
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4-star sustainable family-run hotel with organic dining and free spa in Basel

Dining & Sustainability

Gaia Hotel Basel exclusively serves organic food, with most ingredients sourced locally. The rich organic breakfast buffet is served each morning in a beautifully paneled dining room with stained glass. The minibar in every room is refilled every second day and can be used free of charge.

Rooms & Amenities

Each room includes a flat-screen TV with over 400 international channels and air conditioning. Guests can select from a pillow menu and the room offers bathrobes and slippers. The hotel provides a free BaselCard for unlimited city tram and bus travel during the stay.

Wellness & Spa

Guests have free access to the spa and wellness facilities, including a sauna and a Kneipp cold plunge pool. The spa offers a range of treatments such as full body massage, foot bath, and head massage. A spa lounge and relaxation area are available for guests to unwind.

Location & Transport

The hotel is located directly across from Basel SBB main train station, only a 10-minute walk from the historic city centre. The free BaselCard provides unlimited access to all trams and buses, including the airport bus (line 50) that runs every eight minutes. A Coop supermarket is next door, and major cultural landmarks such as museums and parks are within easy walking distance.

Family & Pet-Friendly

This family-run hotel welcomes children and offers spacious rooms with family-friendly layouts, including some with two bathrooms. Pets can be brought along free of charge, and the hotel provides pet bowls and a mat in the room. A kid-friendly buffet is available at breakfast, and the hotel can arrange bicycles for exploring the city.

Highlights

Location: Across from Basel Main Train Station, 10 min walk to old town

Dining: Exclusive organic breakfast buffet with local ingredients

Wellness: Free sauna, Kneipp pool, and spa treatments

Rooms: Pillow menu, free minibar, international TV channels

Transport: Free BaselCard for unlimited trams and buses

Family: Spacious rooms with kid-friendly buffet and pet-friendly policy

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Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
GORGEOUS Junior Suite
2 persons
390 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating
SMART Double Room
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Heating
Bathtub
Single Room ECO
2 persons
155 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Heating
AWESOME Suite
2 persons
700 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Coffee machine
Heating
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Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments
Facilities: Perfect
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General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Barber shop
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Bowling
  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Shoe shine service
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel Location

Centralbahnstrasse 13, Basel, Switzerland, 4002
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Centralbahnstrasse 13, Basel, Switzerland, 4002
Nearby
Centralbahnplatz
Strassburger Monument
500 ft
Steinentorweg 20
Markthalle
1500 ft
Restaurants
Restaurant Steinbock
500 ft
Centralbahnstrasse 19
Spice of India
500 ft
Post-Passage 5 1st Floor
Starbucks
700 ft
Centralbahnplatz 14 Near Basel Main Train Station
Confiserie Bachmann
600 ft
Centralbahnplatz 7
Malibu Nation Superfood
700 ft
Centralbahnplatz 6
Caspar's
700 ft
Centralbahnplatz 14
Ostafrican Restauran
900 ft
Kuechengasse 7
Fluegelrad
1300 ft
Elisabethenanlage 11
Zum Kuss
1200 ft
Elisabethenstrasse 59
Kaffeemacher Cafe
1500 ft
Gueterstrasse 115
La Fourchette Suisse
1200 ft
Klybeckstrasse 122
Getting around
City Centre
Basel15 min  ·  4000 ft
Airports
Kloten (ZRH)132 min  ·  54.4 mi
Belp (BRN)163 min  ·  67.3 mi
Train
Basel SBB2 min  ·  400 ft
Badischer Bahnhof32 min  ·  1.6 mi
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation might be needed) at CHF 23 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Gaia Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of cots in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Turkish
Number of floors:
5
Number of rooms:
86
Former name
St. Gotthard Swiss Quality/Hotel St. Gotthard Basel

Reviews and Ratings

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Review score
Based on 578 verified reviews
9.2/10
Perfect
97%
Recommend
Breakfast
9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Comfort
9.4/10
Facilities
9.0/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.1/10
Location
9.5/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.9/10
Staff
9.6/10
Value for money
8.5/10
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