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Basel Backpack vs Hotel Krafft Basel
Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Hotel Krafft Basel ranks significantly better than Basel Backpack. Hotel Krafft Basel comes in at #3 in Basel with positive reviews from 4 reviewers like Afar Magazine, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
Basel Backpack
Lonely Planet
Dornacherstrasse 192, Basel 4053, Switzerland
From $27 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
- Accessible
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Converted from a factory, this independent hostel has cheerful, colour-coded eight-bed dorms and more sedate doubles and family rooms. It has a crisp feel."
Full review
Hotel Krafft Basel
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Fodor's
The Wall Street Journal
New York Times
Independent
Lonely Planet
Rheingasse 12, Basel 4058, Switzerland
From $244 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine
"If you are looking for a high-quality hotel in Basel, the Krafft is a wonderful choice — but it seems less like a luxury hotel and more like the apartment of your dreams."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"This historic hotel on the Rhine creaks with storybook charm."
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Fodor's
"On the waterfront, Krafft has a can't-get-any-better location that makes it perfect for people-watching."
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The Wall Street Journal
"Basel, wedged between France and Germany an hour north of Bern, also features an old town with a Gothic cathedral overlooking a river, but our focus here is more contemporary. Take the #8..."
Switzerland by Train: The Ultimate 3-Day Itinerary
April 21, 2022
New York Times
"Krafft Basel is a trendy hotel with lots of character, river-view rooms, and a great location in Kleinbasel, close to the Middle Bridge"
36 Hours in Basel
February 20, 2020
Independent
"You’ll still see traces of period features, like the spiral staircase that sweeps up to the fourth floor or the colourful tiles, but the rooms are smart, modern and well equipped. "
Basel city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Switzerland’s underrated third city
December 23, 2022
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Book a river-view room with a balcony if you can.
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Sculptural modern chandeliers dangle in the creaky-floored dining room overlooking the Rhine, and minimalist tea bars... adorn each landing of the spiral stairs."
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