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Hotel RochatvsHotel Krafft Basel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Hotel Krafft Basel is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel Rochat. Hotel Krafft Basel ranks #3 in Basel with recommendations from 4 sources including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Hotel Rochat
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Fodor's
Petersgraben 23, Basel 4051, Switzerland
From $92/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Lonely Planet "Gem up on Swiss German with the local radio station playing in reception at this well-placed midranger, footsteps away from the river and Switzerland's oldest university." Full review
DK Eyewitness "An architectural delight in Basel’s Old Town near the university and hospital. It dates from the 19th century but was constructed to look like a medieval fortified house."
Fodor's "The location of this modest but roomy hotel is a great asset; set across from the university, it's in a quiet area far from the shopping masses." 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." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This historic hotel on the Rhine creaks with storybook charm." Full review
Fodor's "On the waterfront, Krafft has a can't-get-any-better location that makes it perfect for people-watching." Full review
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 PlanetTop 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." Full review
