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hotel brasserie au violon vs Hotel Krafft Basel
hotel brasserie au violon and Hotel Krafft Basel are both highly recommended by experts. Overall, Hotel Krafft Basel is preferred by most reviewers compared to hotel brasserie au violon. Hotel Krafft Basel has a TripExpert Score of 82 with praise from 4 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
hotel brasserie au violon
Fodor's
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
The Telegraph
Time Out
Im Lohnhof 4, Basel CH 4051, Switzerland
From $112 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
- Breakfast buffet
Fodor's
"Housed in a 12th-century building that served as a cloister and then a prison, the hotel now captivates its clientele with subdued elegance, a peaceful location, and a terrific restaurant."
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Frommer's
"This historic site, once a 12th-century cloister for priests and from 1835 to 1995 a famous prison, is now an offbeat hotel of comfort and grace."
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One generally tries to avoid overnighting in a prison, but not in this case.
DK Eyewitness
"This old prison was converted into a modern hotel in the Old Town with a lively French brasserie. The guest rooms
were knocked together from old cells, and look into quiet inner..."
The Telegraph
8.0
"This historic converted prison is modest but charming with a touch of class."
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Time Out
"A prison until 1995, the building has been beautifully converted into a 20-room hotel that oozes charm. "
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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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