Is Merian am Rhein pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Merian am Rhein?

As of 2026/1/1, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Merian am Rhein on 2026/1/7 start from NT$2,892, 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.

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Merian am Rhein?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Where is Merian am Rhein located?

Located in Basel City Centre, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Martinskirche and Basel University. White and Blue House and Rhine are also within 10 minutes. Marktplatz Tram Stop is only a 5-minute walk and University Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

Merian am Rhein Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

8/10 Good

Kassandra

2025/12/26

Liked: Cleanliness

This was a self check in hotel, it was clean. There was a bit of difficulty checking in, thankfully we got assistance from a local that stopped to check out the hotel for future accommodations.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Klaus

2025/8/7

it seems like an old style hotel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

2025/5/26

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great cheap hotel

Good service and price

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

2025/7/13

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Lovely hotel very clean but on air conditioning

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byong

2025/2/27

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Seamless check in and out. Great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

2025/5/24

Basic functional room, the one pillow had no support.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

John

2025/5/27

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities

Very functional, and only or a business trip or if you are poor - the room was relatively cheap. There is merely sleeping and washing provision, and a hot drinks machine and a croissant for breakfast all automatically dispensed from a sitting out area three floors below - there is no kettle in the room so no hot drinks on hand; there is no mini bar. - there is no reception staff on location. The hotel is clean; the room was a single room, as it had a great view of Basel across the Rhine - I suspect I was given this room by accident, as it would have been good for a romantic stay had it had reception and in room facilities; perhaps I got this room in error, as checking in was all done remotely.;

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Francisco

2025/6/8

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

My self checkin didn’t work. The code didn’t work, i couldn’t reach anyone by phone or email for hours and i have to check into a different hotel, now i’m struggling to get a refund for the room i paid in advance and they did not provide access too. Their costumer support is not being helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Balthazar

2024/6/10

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I have been there before, i don’t know what this new management is thinking by ruining what was otherwise a charming hotel in Basel, with a real breakfast by the river. Now it’s self checkin with no staff at some hours and a police station looking room that offers croissants for breakfast - and yet, the price stays the same if not higher!!!!!!! Forget about this hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Chandra

2024/8/30

Liked: Cleanliness

Very noisy due to club downstairs. Very rowdy patrons. No aircon too. Eventually also did not get the river facing room as requested.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

2024/11/29

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

The self-check in was a mess. Wouldn't accept our code. Luckily a German speaking man called the number and helped us. Having no staff on premisses made it difficult to ask questions about the area, restaurants and to call a taxi.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Valerie

2025/6/19

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This hotel should be one of the most beautiful in the city — the view is truly stunning. And yet, the overall experience borders on unacceptable. During the busy Art Basel week, while we are paying $700 per night, there wasn’t even a staff member to welcome us — just a screen at the entrance. Naturally, the system didn’t work, so we had to call someone just to check in. But how is it possible that, in 2025, a hotel in the south doesn’t have air conditioning? Just a sad little fan? The room was stiflingly hot — completely inappropriate for the season. The furniture and decor seem stuck in the 1980s or 1990s. There’s been no attempt to update or refresh anything. Even a few simple museum posters could have brought a touch of charm or cultural relevance — but clearly, no effort was made. The mini-fridge barely worked, which made things worse given the heat in the room. The hairdryer was useless — more of a relic than a functional appliance. The breakfast area was dreadful — dirty, depressing, and entirely uninviting. And at check-out? No proper luggage storage. Only six lockers for the entire hotel, while most guests had large suitcases. Completely inadequate. Hotels in Basel seem to take their guests for granted, assuming that Art Basel alone is enough to justify high prices and poor service. But they’ve already lost the watch fair — if things continue like this, the art fair could be next.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

2025/11/12

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

The check in experiance was a trainwreck. I had to call the help voice line and it took time to find my reservation. The room refrigerator was broken. There was no bar soap. No in room coffee or tea. The bed was comfortable and the view was to die for! Mixed bag, caused alot of anxiety.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

2025/10/20

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property has NO staff. (except a maid) That was a bit confusing at first. Although at the time of booking it does state that there is no manned check-in, it is not clear how to check in until you actually arrive. We didn't know if you could even get into the building, but you can. (not sure of "after hours" because after a certain time of night, you must use your keycard to enter) There are 2 check in terminals that you enter your information into and then you load your keycards yourself. There are also good sized, lockable, luggage storage cabinets available in the lobby in case you arrive before your room is ready. We requested and received a river view room. It was a great view but was a bit noisy into the late night due to restaurants and foot traffic. Closing the window helped a lot. It was a great location-tram was just outside the building, old town area was very walkable and you can walk up and down the river on a great, paved sidewalk. I would recommend the property. I only gave "Staff and Service" a 3 star rating because there really is no one that you see!

Basel Minster Cathedral view from our room

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jean

2025/10/3

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

- Aucun service hormis le café/croissant du matin - Oreille dans un mauvais état. - Taille de la chambre correcte, mais salle de bain et douce très très petite - Logiciel de check-in / check-out qui ne fonctionne pas bien et il n'y a pas de réception - Trés moyen dans l'ensemble - Bonne localisation

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Cecelia

2025/9/17

Zu einer Aufenthalt kam es garnicht - wurde einfach nicht auf Email-Anfragen - weder von Expedia, noch von mir persönlich - reagiert. Datumsänderung sollte vorgenommen werden gegen Gebühr, dazu kam es garnicht. Musste meiner Reise in die Schweiz deswegen abbrechen, aber bezahlen soll ich das Hotel, die ohne Rezeption ist am WE und nur mit Code zu betreten wäre. Das lasse ich so nicht stehen. Der Fehler lag nicht an mir - gab reichlich Zeit das Datum zu ändern, nur wenn keine Reaktion vom Personal kommt- wie hätte ich da reinkommen sollen an dem Sonntagabend. Eine Schande! Cecelia W.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

2025/9/7

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Übertrag meine Erwartungen, top Empfehlung

Das einchecken war etwas unverständlich aber ging nach einigen Anläufen (Res. Nummer wurde nicht erkannt). Sehr saubere Zimmer und Badezimmer, liebevoll hergerichtet mit allem was man benötigt. Top ist der Kaffee to go mit Aussicht auf den Rhein, tolle Lounge mit frischen Früchten und Croissants zum Frühstück. Ich bin sehr überrascht, über die Sauberkeit und die Ausstattung und kann es sehr empfehlen, wenn man auf Schnickschnack verzichten kann.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

2025/8/21

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Måske et af de dårligste hoteller jeg nogensinde har boet på, særligt til prisen. Hotellet fremstår meget gammelt og slidt. Der er absolut ingen service og det er umuligt at komme i kontakt med hotellet når man prøver at ringe. Der er ikke noget A/C på værelserne og den eneste måde at få kølet rummet er ved at åbne døren på den lille altan ud til en meget populært område med undeserving til klokken 1 om natten.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joachim

2025/7/1

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

die Lage war sehr gut. Das self check in war etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig aber funktionierte Da wir mit den Rädern reisten war die Info diesbezüglich mit Abstellmöglichkeit weniger gut - hatten aber eine Platz gefunden.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAFAEL

2025/6/27

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

no apto para pesraonas mayores

muy limpio miu bonito jamas vimos a nadie que nos pudeira dar indicaciones, queriamos dejar las maletas y aprovecahr el dia y nos tuvimos que ir al aeropuerto 8 hroas antes porque el hotel es tan ingetlitenge que no hay nadie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kerstin

2025/5/26

Liked: Cleanliness

Self Service mit perfekter Lage für Basel

Das beste am Hotel ist seine Lage direkt am Rhein und nur wenige Fußminuten in die Innenstadt. Wir hatten eine Junior Suite zu dritt, das Zimmer war leider sehr klein, aber der Blick war phantastisch! Es ist ein Self Service Hotel, zum Frühstück gibt es nur Gipfeli, die aber super lecker sind! Außerdem kann man sich den ganzen Tag an Tee und Kaffee bedienen. Also insgesamt doch ganz gut und Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis passt auch.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Iwan Rudolf

2025/4/25

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Das Hotel ist gut. hotel.com ist eine Katastrophe. Ich werde wieder in in ihrem Hotel buchen, aber nie mehr mit Hotel.com

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lukas

2024/12/30

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Ich musste aus medizinischen Gründen eine Badeanne haben und wählte anhand der Foto mein Zimmer. Als ich eingecheckt war, hatte mein Zimmer keine Badewanne. Ich kontaktiere das Hotel. Jegliche Hilfe wurde abgelehnt. Alles muss über Expedia gehen. Also kontaktiere ich Expedia. Zimmerwechsel: Nein. Bezahlter-Zimmerupgrade: Nein. Stornierung? Nein. Ich fand es sehr "komisch" als das "Hotel" mir über Expedia mitgeteilte dass es keine Zimmer mit Badewanne hat, aber dann aber zirka eine Stunde später sah, dass mind. 8 Zimmer mit Badewanne als "frei" buchbar waren..... Ich war/bin sehr enttäuscht. Nicht nur denke ich, dass ich angelogen wurde, sondern Preis/Leistung stimmt nicht, nur ein Kopfkissen, dünne Wände, weiche Matratze, komplizierter Check-in, alter Lift, usw. Dieses "Hotel" benötigt eine Grundsarnierung!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Narang

2024/6/20

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

짐 보관 불가. 좋은 전망.

발코니 리버뷰라 전망이 좋습니다. 다만 다리 옆이고 레스토랑이 1층에 있어서 조금 시끄러울 수 있습니다. 프론트에 직원이 없습니다. 그래서 체크아웃 후 짐 보관이 안 됩니다.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Alan

2024/5/13

Best duur voor de prijs kwaliteit verhouding. Een hele simpele oude hotel met weinig ameniteiten en toch hoofdprijs vragen

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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