East West Hotel Basel

$$$$||View on mapBasel, SwitzerlandRheingasse 8, Basel, Switzerland, 4058|
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East West Hotel Basel
Rheingasse 8, Basel, Switzerland, 4058·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.1Great
Highest Rated
Location9.4
Free WiFi9.1
Staff8.9
Cleanliness8.5
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.9
Value for money7.8
Who stays here
Couples41%
Families23%
Solo23%
Groups12%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.1Great
Highest Rated
Location9.4
Free WiFi9.1
Staff8.9
Cleanliness8.5
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.9
Value for money7.8
Who stays here
Couples41%
Families23%
Solo23%
Groups12%

Hotel on the Rhine River with free BaselCard and specialty dining

Amenities

East West Hotel Basel offers a complimentary BaselCard providing unlimited public transport across Basel and discounts at over 50 museums and attractions. Guests can rent bicycles from the hotel to explore the city or enjoy live sport events in the shared lounge area. The bar, snack bar, and coffee house are open daily, and the terrace overlooks the Rhine River.

Rooms

Rooms at East West Hotel Basel feature views of the Rhine River, the city, or the courtyard, with soundproof windows ensuring a quiet stay. Each room includes a seating area with a workspace, a flat-screen satellite TV, a safe, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Traditional materials such as wooden floors and radiators are used throughout the rooms.

Location

Situated directly on the Rhine River in Kleinbasel, East West Hotel Basel is a short walk across the bridge to Basel's Old Town. Tram line 6 stops a minute away and takes guests to Messe Basel exhibition center in 10 minutes. The street outside has many bars, clubs, and shops, and the Rhine promenade is just behind the hotel.

Dining

The hotel's restaurant and bar serve specialty burgers, including insect burgers, on a terrace with views of the Rhine River. A daily breakfast buffet offers regional specialties such as local cheeses, meats, and fresh bread. Guests receive a 10% discount on restaurant food and can also order from the snack bar or choose wine and champagne.

Additional Services

East West Hotel Basel is pet-friendly, providing pet bowls and allowing pets in rooms. The hotel offers luggage storage, a tour desk, paid airport shuttle, and packed lunches for day trips. Security features include CCTV in common areas, smoke alarms, and safety deposit boxes, along with facilities for disabled guests.

  • Location: On the Rhine River, steps from Old Town and Messe Basel
  • Rooms: Soundproof rooms with Rhine or city views
  • Dining: Restaurant with terrace and specialty insect burgers
  • Amenities: Free BaselCard for public transport and discounts
  • Pet-friendly: Pets allowed with pet bowls provided
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-20:30
from 07:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of CHF 20.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Turkish
Building
Number of rooms:51
Former name
Hotel Hecht Am Rhein
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Rooms and availability

Single Room
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 King Size Bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid shuttle service

TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Stores/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room view

  • City view
  • River view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about East West Hotel Basel

💵 Lowest room price 97 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 55.2 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Kloten, ZRH

Location

Rheingasse 8, Basel, Switzerland, 4058
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Rheingasse 8, Basel, Switzerland, 4058
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Rheingasse 8, Basel, Switzerland, 4058
  • City landmarks
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Museums
Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel
100 yd
Museums
Museum Klingental
100 yd
Klybeckstrasse 1b
Kaserne
100 yd
Public Building
Rathaus
100 yd
Museums
Natural History Museum of Basel
100 yd
Unterer Rheinweg 10
Helvetia on a journey
100 yd
Museums
Museum of Cultures
100 yd
Events
Ausstellungsraum Klingental
100 yd
Pfalz
Pfalz
100 yd
Clarapl. 6
Clarakirche Basel
100 yd
Marktplatz
Altstadt-Spaziergange durch Basel
100 yd
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Manora
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Dunkin' Donuts
100 yd
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Styx Bar
100 yd
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Z Schiefen Eck
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Damas
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Ferry Tales
100 yd
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Kusne Imbiss
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Piadina Stand
100 yd
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Kaffee Mobil
100 yd
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Restaurant La Cocina
100 yd

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