Hotel Krafft BaselvsThe Passage
Both properties are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Krafft Basel ranks significantly higher than The Passage. Hotel Krafft Basel comes in at #3 in Basel with praise from 4 publications like Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
Hotel Krafft Basel
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 Telegraph
8.0
"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..."
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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"
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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. "
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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." Full review
The Passage
Steinengraben 51, Basel 4051, Switzerland
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"The hotel is an architectural "passage" from the bustling modern city at its front to the quiet medieval Spalenberg behind." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Passage is a functional four-star city hotel with lashings of cool, somewhere between Scandi chic and space age." Full review
Time Out
"This quirky boutique hotel offers rooms, suites and loft apartments and is a good choice if you are looking for light, bright accommodation." Full review
Independent
"The Passage has urban design plus a fitness room and sauna"
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