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GAIA Hotel Basel vs Hotel Krafft Basel
Both GAIA Hotel and Hotel Krafft Basel are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Krafft Basel scores slightly better than GAIA Hotel. Hotel Krafft Basel comes in at 82 with recommendations from 4 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
GAIA Hotel Basel
Lonely Planet
Star Service
The Telegraph
Time Out
Independent
Centralbahnstrasse 13 - 15, Basel 4002, Switzerland
From $0 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"This four-star hotel opposite the train station is a treasure trove of unique and unusual works of art. Rooms are spacious and elegant, and the location could not be handier."
Star Service
"Gaia Hotel Basel sits next the train station and eyes the trams and its peers, the top-tier Hotel Victoria and Grand Hotel Euler, and the racy Schweizerhof Hotel."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"A light and bright family-run hotel opposite Basel main station that puts guests’ wellbeing first."
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Time Out
"In addition to the warm welcome you can expect from the staff, the rooms and suites are cheerfully non-corporate with bright accents and all mod-cons to help you feel at home. "
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Independent
"The family-run property has a big focus on sustainable living, including organic breakfast, a zero-waste strategy...you can enjoy the sauna all to yourself for an hour as part of your stay."
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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