Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel

$$$$||View on mapBasel, SwitzerlandCentralbahnstrasse 13, Basel, Switzerland, 4002|
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Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel
Centralbahnstrasse 13, Basel, Switzerland, 4002·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.1Perfect
Location9.6
Staff9.6
Cleanliness9.4
Comfort9.4
Free WiFi9.2
Who stays here
Couples38%
Solo27%
Families23%
Groups10%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.1Perfect
Location9.6
Staff9.6
Cleanliness9.4
Comfort9.4
Free WiFi9.2
Who stays here
Couples38%
Solo27%
Families23%
Groups10%

4-star sustainable hotel steps from Basel SBB offering organic dining and free spa access

Organic Dining and Local Sourcing

Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel serves a rich organic breakfast buffet each morning, with all food options sourced from local producers. The breakfast room features a large wooden-paneled space where guests can enjoy fresh-squeezed orange juice, Bircher muesli, and gluten-free bread upon request. The hotel also offers a coffee house on site and a bar with organic wines and champagne, along with a kid-friendly buffet.

Rooms and Complimentary Amenities

All rooms at GAIA Hotel Basel include a minibar refilled every second day at no extra cost, containing soft drinks, juice, beer, and Prosecco. The hotel provides a complimentary BaselCard for free public transport on trams and buses, plus 50% off museum entry. Pets are welcome with dedicated pet bowls and mats in the room, and the hotel has allergy-free rooms and family rooms available.

Wellness and Spa Facilities

The Gaia Hotel offers free access to its spa and wellness area, which includes a sauna, a Kneipp pool with hot and cold plunge, a spa lounge, and a relaxation area. Guests can book full-body massages, foot baths, and spa packages, with the spa lounge providing complimentary water and fruit teas. The fitness center is not on-site, but bicycle rental is available for exploring Basel.

Location and Nearby Attractions

Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel sits directly across from Basel SBB main train station, a 10-minute walk from the historic city center and medieval old town. Tram and bus stops are steps away, and the hotel provides public transport tickets for guests. Nearby cultural landmarks include museums, parks, and the Coop supermarket next door for convenience.

Family-Run Hospitality and Business Services

The family-run Gaia Hotel Basel offers a 24-hour reception, concierge service, and luggage storage, with staff known for personalized guest experiences. Business travelers can use the free business center with fax, printer, and internet access, along with meeting and banquet facilities. The hotel also provides a shared lounge, minimarket on site, and daily housekeeping, with room service and a pillow menu available.

  • Dining: organic breakfast buffet with local ingredients
  • Rooms: free minibar with drinks and Prosecco
  • Wellness: free spa and sauna access
  • Transport: complimentary BaselCard for trams and buses
  • Family: pet-friendly with family rooms and kid-friendly buffet
  • Service: 24-hour reception with personalized concierge
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A buffet breakfast is served at affordable prices. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of cots in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Turkish
Building
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:86
Former name
St. Gotthard Swiss Quality/Hotel St. Gotthard Basel
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Rooms and availability

Apartment
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
Junior Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed1 Queen-size bed
  • Shower
  • Non-smoking
Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • Shower
  • Non-smoking
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Handicap parking

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Coffee shop

Spa and relaxation

Back massage

Head massage

Full body massage

Spa & wellness centre

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

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

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 view

  • City view

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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Essential information about Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 161 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.2 km
✈️ Distance to airport 87.6 km
🧳 Nearest airport Kloten, ZRH

Location

Centralbahnstrasse 13, Basel, Switzerland, 4002
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Centralbahnstrasse 13, Basel, Switzerland, 4002
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Centralbahnstrasse 13, Basel, Switzerland, 4002
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Centralbahnplatz
Strassburger Monument
130 m
Steinentorweg 20
Markthalle
430 m
Restaurant
Restaurant Steinbock
150 m
Restaurant
Spice of India
140 m
Restaurant
Starbucks
200 m
Restaurant
Confiserie Bachmann
170 m
Restaurant
Malibu Nation Superfood
200 m
Restaurant
Caspar's
210 m
Restaurant
Ostafrican Restauran
250 m
Restaurant
Fluegelrad
370 m
Restaurant
Zum Kuss
340 m
Restaurant
Kaffeemacher Cafe
450 m
Restaurant
La Fourchette Suisse
340 m

Reviews of Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel

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FAQ about Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel

What interesting sites can I visit not far from Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel?
Guests of Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel can visit BIZ tower Bank (about 5 minutes on foot from the accommodation), or Offene Kirche Elisabethen Gothic Church placed 9 minutes' walk away.
Which airport is the closest to Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel hotel?
The closest airport to Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel hotel is Basel-Mulhouse airport (10 km) and it is reachable with a 15-minute drive.
Is there a parking at the hotel?
Yes, at the hotel public parking is available nearby for CHF 23 per day.
What are our dining options during the stay at this welcoming hotel?
Guests of this welcoming hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-restaurant Caspar's offering European cuisine.
What time is check-in and check-out at the Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel?
Guests of the Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00.
How much does it cost to stay at the welcoming Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel?
The price for a room in the welcoming Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel starts at $126.
What payment methods are available in the Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel?
At the Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel, guests can pay using Mastercard, Visa, and American Express as well as other payment methods.
What are the room types offered by this welcoming hotel?
Double Room, Guest Room, and Junior Suite are among the room types available at this welcoming hotel.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at the Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel?
All rooms of the Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel feature a mini-fridge-bar, coffee and tea makers as well as a private safe, some of them boast en suite bathrooms along with a hair dryer and make-up mirrors.
Is the staff at the Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel multilingual?
Yes, the staff of the Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel can assist you in Turkish, Italian, Spanish, German, and English.
Does the Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel offer facilities for business travellers?
The Gaia Hotel Basel - The Sustainable 4 Star Hotel conveniently features printers and a fax machine as well as a business centre on-site.
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