Novotel Basel City in Sankt Alban blends eco-friendly amenities with modern comfort. Enjoy the garden terrace, visit Basel Zoo, or browse the hotel library. Convenient bike rentals and an electric car charging station make exploring the area's natural beauty easy.
Located in Sankt Alban, a neighborhood in Basel, Novotel Basel City is near the airport and near a train station. Via Gottardo and Petite Camargue Alsacienne Nature Reserve are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Basel Zoo and Basel Historical Museum of Music. Botanischer Garten der Universitat and Basel Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Basel travel guide
Grosspeterstrasse 12, Basel, BS, 4052
What's nearby
Basel Art Museum
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Basel Zoo
17 min walk - 1.4 km
Basler Muenster
18 min walk - 1.5 km
Basel University
2 min walk - 0.2 km
St. Jakobshalle
20 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Basel SBB Station
10 min walk
Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop
14 min walk
EuroAirport Airport (BSL)
23 min drive
Restaurants
Thai Square
8 min walk
Da Graziella
9 min walk
Alte Post
9 min walk
Nam Soup Bar
10 min walk
Peng Dumplings
9 min walk
About this property
Novotel Basel City
Upscale hotel located in Sankt Alban
At Novotel Basel City, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance
A gift shop, a computer station, and a water dispenser
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 145 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and tubs or showers
42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 31 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Gym
Library
Playground
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Children's toys
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
2,066 square feet of conference space
5 meeting rooms
Computer station
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
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
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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100% renewable energy
5 floors
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 2014
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoking not allowed
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Free minibar (limited items)
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electrical adapters
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Recycling
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
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
Express check-out available
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 allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per night
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 31 per person
Self parking fee: CHF 26 per night
Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.
Property is also known as
Novotel Basel City
Novotel Hotel Basel City
Novotel Basel City Hotel
Novotel Basel City Hotel
Novotel Basel City Basel
Novotel Basel City Hotel Basel
Frequently asked questions
Is Novotel Basel City pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 20 per pet, per night.
How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Basel City?
As of 2026/3/13, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Basel City on 2026/4/3 start from NT$5,224, 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 26 per night.
What time is check-in at Novotel Basel City?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Novotel Basel City?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Novotel Basel City located?
Located in Sankt Alban, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Basel University and BIS Tower. Via Gottardo and Basel Art Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop is 14 minutes by foot and Marktplatz Tram Stop is 24 minutes.
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
Novotel Basel City Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
9.0
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 433 out of 741 reviews
10 - Excellent
433
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 741 reviews
8 - Good
238
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 741 reviews
6 - Okay
52
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 741 reviews
4 - Poor
11
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 741 reviews
2 - Terrible
7
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Carlos
2025/12/7
Great location,
Carlos
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hoi Kwan
2025/11/1
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
everything is prefect, the breakfast was really good, the staffs was nice
Excellent location. 11 min walking from the train station and 5 mins with the tran num 11.
The city center is at 10 min in the tran 15, the stop is a just in the corner of the hotel.
My only complain, the sofa bed was horrible, cool (leather) and small. Sugestión: pillow-top or extra duvet.
Amazing staff in the reception. The room was clean and well maintained, but the bed was to soft for us. Breakfast was great. Location was ok, a short walk or tram ride from the train station, and a short tram ride to the city center.
By far the best hotel we stayed at in Europe. After this we would like aim for this Novotel Chain. They facility and Breakfast were good and well balanced. A reasonable bar in the lobby as well. They offered free Tram tickets to down town as they said not very vehicle friendly. We had to leave following day so did not try them.
Ideal location, all the staff were friendly, good selection of breakfast. tram stop for the centre is across the road and the train station is 10 min. 4francs a day tax is payable.
Nice, clean hotel within walking distance of train station.Conveniently located to tram line for quick and easy transport to the old town. Good choices at breakfast too. Would recommend.
Slightly overpriced but good hotel and great staff
Conveniently located. Clean and comfortable overall. A bit on the high side for price, particularly considering breakfast is not included. Staff was super friendly and helpful.
Clean and spatial. Staff friendly and efficient. Great breakfast. The only complaint is when the bathroom light is turned on it lights up the whole room through the glass partition between the bedroom and bathroom, so when one goes to the toilet at night the other person sharing the room may wake up also if s/he is sensitive to light.
Really nice hotel, with amazing staff - both in the reception and restaurant. They gave us Basel Cards that (among a lot of discounts) made public transport free, which we used to take the tram downtown.
We were two adults and two kids and had a family room (two double beds), which worked perfectly for one night.
The breakfast was amazing, with the “main character” being a self serve pancake machine.. the kids won’t stop talking about it!
If you come by car - as we did - I recommend you contact the hotel first to get directions to the garage, as it was a bit difficult to locate.
It was very close to the train station, which was convenient but The parts of the city that you would want to spend time in were about a15 minute walk away. There is excellent public transportation very conveniently located but we did not use it.
Smooth check in. Room very quiet despite being next to lift. We booked a family room, room was small for a family of four, we were just staying one night before our flight so it was fine but would have been a struggle if staying longer.
Everything was generally very good, and the service was excellent! The one slightly negative point for me was the lack of choices of the restaurant menu.