Hotel Metropol Basel blends historic charm with modern amenities. The 24-hour gym keeps fitness routines on track, while free in-room WiFi connects guests. Multilingual staff helps explore nearby attractions like Basler Muenster and Marktplatz with hotel bike rentals.
Located in Sankt Alban, a neighborhood in Basel, Hotel Metropol Basel is near the airport and near a train station. Beyeler Foundation and Vitra Design Museum are cultural highlights, while Basler Muenster is a notable landmark. Check out an event or a game at St. Jakob-Park, and consider making time for Basel Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Basel travel guide
Elisabethenanlage 5, Basel, 4002
What's nearby
Basel Zoo
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Basel Art Museum
11 min walk - 0.9 km
Basler Muenster
12 min walk - 1.1 km
Marktplatz
15 min walk - 1.3 km
St. Jakobshalle
3 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Basel SBB Station
1 min walk
Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop
5 min walk
EuroAirport Airport (BSL)
23 min drive
Restaurants
Caffè Spettacolo
2 min walk
Bierrevier
3 min walk
Starbucks
1 min walk
Brezelkönig
2 min walk
Lora
2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Metropol Basel
Upscale hotel near Basel Zoo
Located close to Basler Muenster and Marktplatz, Hotel Metropol Basel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
Concierge services, an elevator, and free newspapers
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Metropol Basel include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Airport shuttle on request
Self parking on site (CHF 30 per night)
Valet parking on site (CHF 30 per night)
Extended parking on site (CHF 30 per night)
Limited onsite valet and self parking
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 30 per person
Things to do
24-hour gym
Bicycle rentals
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Turndown service
Business services
Computer station
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Handrails in stairways
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1 building
8 floors
Built in 1980
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Memory foam mattress
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
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Desk
Electrical adapters
Free daily newspapers
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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 30 per person
Self parking fee: CHF 30 per night
Valet parking fee: CHF 30 per night
Extended parking fee: CHF 30 per night
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.
Property is also known as
Hotel Swiss Quality
Metropol Swiss Quality
Metropol Swiss Quality Basel
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Hotel Metropol Basel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Metropol Basel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Metropol Basel?
As of 6 Rabiʻ I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Metropol Basel on 20 Rabiʻ I 2026 start from SAR 548, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for CHF 30 per night. Valet parking is available for CHF 30 per night. Extended parking is available for CHF 30 per night. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Hotel Metropol Basel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Hotel Metropol Basel?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Hotel Metropol Basel located?
Located in Sankt Alban, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Basel Zoo and Basler Muenster. Marktplatz and Congress Center Basel are also within 2 mi (3 km). Basel SBB Station and Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) are within a 2-minute walk.
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
Hotel Metropol Basel Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Hotel Metropol was perfect for our quick stay in Basel. It is located steps from the train station. The staff is helpful. When we arrived before check in to ask if we could store our luggage while sightseeing, they said our rooms were ready and allowed us to check in early. How nice! We were able to walk all over the city from our hotel. We enjoyed our one-night stay here. We were not able to have breakfast at the hotel as we had an early departure the next morning. We would recommend staying here.
Hotel staff were friendly, good size room with kettle and fridge. Decent breakfast. Great location, 10 minute walk to centre and around the corner from station provifing a good base for easy access to other swiss locations.
Great 4 star hotel,100 meters from the train station excellent breakfast, very clean and comfy room.
Yuriy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Angela
28 June 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Close to transport links and good breakfast.
Hotel was close to the train station and bus back to the airport. Breakfast room on the top floor was good for choice of food and views. One of our rooms had a strange smell when we arrived but it faded over time.
A really good stay. The station is in a really good location near the station and a minute walk from the tram. Staff were really friendly and everything was neat and comfortable.
A lovely hotel - we made several minor requests of reception staff and they were fulfilled cheerfully and promptly. Room was clean and comfortable and the hotel is very near the railway station and other transport links.
Even though it was close to the train station and main bus stops (making it super easy to get to where we wanted to explore), the room was quiet and spacious. Highly recommend!
The continental breakfast buffet was excellent! Unlimited cappuccinos (or any other coffee you would like), meuselli with fresh berries, lovely fresh bread, eggs, bacon, cold cuts, cheeses, fresh fruit - everything you could desire.