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The Passage

★★★★ Steinengraben 51, Basel, BS, 4051, Basel, CH

9.2 guest rating· 150 reviews

About this hotel

Welcome to The Passage, your ultimate retreat in the heart of Basel!

Recreation and Relaxation

Unwind in our rejuvenating sauna or break a sweat in our fully-equipped fitness center, ensuring your stay is both relaxing and energizing.

Comfort and Convenience

Enjoy modern amenities in our 53 air-conditioned rooms, featuring LED televisions, espresso makers, and luxurious rainfall showers. Stay connected with complimentary wired and wireless internet throughout your stay.

Dining and Socializing

Satisfy your cravings at our snack bar/deli or indulge in drinks at our inviting bar/lounge. Start your day right with a delicious buffet breakfast available on weekends until 10:30 AM.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in Basel—book your stay at The Passage today!

Rooms & rates

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Deluxe Room

Sleeps 3 · 27 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>291-sq-foot room with courtyard views </p><br/><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-cm LED TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and desk; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Standard Room (Patio)

Sleeps 3 · 27 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>291-sq-foot room with courtyard views </p><br/><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-cm LED TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and desk; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Classic Room (Luxe)

Sleeps 3 · 21 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>226-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-cm LED TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and desk; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Suite (The Passage)

Sleeps 4 · 49 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>527-sq-foot room with courtyard views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-cm LED TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), microwave, and espresso maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and desk; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Executive Room

Sleeps 3 · 29 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>312-sq-foot room with courtyard views </p><br/><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-cm LED TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and desk; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Junior Suite

Sleeps 4 · 41 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>441-sq-foot room with courtyard views </p><br/><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-cm LED TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Sauna
  • Fitness facilities
  • Covered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Golfing nearby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
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  • Banquet hall
  • Concierge service
  • Elevator
  • Food and water bowls
  • Free wired internet
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free property
  • Terrace
  • Tours/ticket assistance

Location

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Steinengraben 51, Basel, BS, 4051, Basel, CH

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
until 12:00 PM

What guests say9.2150 reviews

+ Excellent staff+ Great location+ Spacious and clean rooms+ High-quality breakfast− Limited nearby dining options
Cleanliness9.2
Service9.7
Location9.2
Room Quality9.2
Amenities9.2
Value for Money8.6

Fabulous!

10.0

Wonderful stay. We were made to feel very welcome. Nathalie on reception was absolutely lovely. Very delicious breakfast. Lovely clean, quiet, modern room. Would highly recommend this hotel

KirstenC461 · 2026-02-14

Modern, clean and perfectly placed

8.0

Very comfortable and well placed hotel few minutes away from the old town. Clean rooms and spacious bathroom with all necessary amenities. The distribution of our room was not the most convenient though. For a one night stay we didn’t need the massive entrance hall with a big closet. We would have preferred more space in the bedroom area as we used the extra bed for our teenage.

U6633OSdavidk · 2026-02-08

Great Location

8.0

The hotel is in a great location, a 5 minute walk down the side of the hotel to the main centre and a 10 minute walk along the road to the train station. Staff at reception were very friendly and helpful. The early check-in we had prepaid for was not available so we were refunded but we were able to store our bags for the day. We were given a Basel card for free transport and discounted museums which was handy. We booked a courtyard facing room due to previous reviews about road noise. Unfortunately our room was behind the kitchenette area so there was quite a bit of noise around 6am each morning which was disruptive to sleep. The room was spacious and clean. The shutters provided great light blocking for sleeping. The bed was comfortable but there was only 1 pillow each and a cushion. There was a coffee pod machine but staff kindly offered us a kettle and teabags as an alternative. The room could have done with a few additional mirrors as there was only one on the back of the wardrobe door and in the bathroom. The shower was probably one of the best I have had in a hotel, the waterfall shower head was amazing. We didn't have food at the hotel so cannot review. Overall, I would recommend this hotel based on location and friendliness of staff.

jodiec4444 · WALES · 2025-12-22

Lovely stay

10.0

Hotel in good location. Short walk into centre. Public transport close by. Rooms bright and comfortable. Good bathroom with excellent shower. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast- good selection of hot and cold food and drinks.

Gillyflower · SURREY, ENGLAND · 2025-12-15

Almost perfect

10.0

A very nice, pleasantly welcoming hotel. The staff spoke multiple languages ​​and were always available when needed. The hotel is like new, and the rooms (the one around €250/night) are spacious, with an excellent bathroom with heated floors. The location is perfect for visiting the city center. The only downside: it faces a very busy road. I still give it a top rating. P.S.: Excellent breakfast.

MicheleB250 · 2025-12-11

Friendly staff but far too noisy for light sleepers

6.0

I can’t comment on the food or drinks as we didn’t have either during our stay, but here’s my honest review based on the room and overall experience. On first impressions, the hotel was clean and the staff were really friendly. Unfortunately, the main issue for me was the noise. If you’re a light sleeper, I honestly wouldn’t recommend this hotel. The safest option for noise is probably a top-floor, courtyard-facing room. We had booked a courtyard-facing room on the ground floor, but on our first night we were put in a second-floor room on the outside of the hotel facing the traffic. It was one of the worst nights’ sleep I’ve had — the traffic noise was constant, the bed was very firm, and the pillows didn’t feel comfortable or big enough for the width of the mattress. The next morning my partner asked if we could switch to the room we had actually booked, and to be fair, the staff moved us quickly. They said the second-floor room was an “upgrade,” but it definitely didn’t feel like one. The ground-floor courtyard room we ended up in was more spacious and much quieter. However, the outside shutter didn’t work. I mentioned it, but it never got fixed, so we were woken up early by the courtyard lighting and the natural light. One morning, a staff member was moving cages/trolleys around at 6am which woke us up — I even heard someone else complain from another room. It just seemed unnecessary at that hour. Overall, the staff are lovely and the hotel is very central (about a 10-minute walk to the train station). The rooms themselves are basic, with a slightly odd layout — the shower is in the room, hidden only by a curtain. Personally, I wouldn’t stay here again because of the noise, and I wouldn’t recommend it as a romantic hotel for couples. The rooms just don’t give off that vibe. Friendly team, great location, but the noise made the stay difficult.

Princesshan_212 · HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND · 2025-12-09

Good to know

In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours during certain times of the year.

Contactless check-out is available.

›Pets

Only dogs and cats are allowed

›Pets

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

›Check-in & Check-out

Contactless check-out is available

›Pets

Pets allowed

›General

Professional property host/manager

›Pets

Service animals are allowed