Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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About this hostel
Hostel in Basel This smoke-free hostel features express check-in, express check-out, and free WiFi in public areas. Housekeeping is available on request. Merian am Rhein offers 64 accommodations with safes. Beds feature down comforters. 10-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Basel hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Hair dryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Hotels.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Hostel in Basel This smoke-free hostel features express check-in, express check-out, and free WiFi in public areas. Housekeeping is available on request. Merian am Rhein offers 64 accommodations with safes. Beds feature down comforters. 10-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Basel hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Hair dryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Family friendly
Things to know
Additional fees to expect
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Ratings and reviews
6.4 / 10.0
Average(39 Ratings)
6.0 / 10.0
it seems like an old style hotel
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely hotel very clean but on air conditioning
4.0 / 10.0
This hotel should be one of the most beautiful in the city — the view is truly stunning. And yet, the overall experience borders on unacceptable.
During the busy Art Basel week, while we are paying $700 per night, there wasn’t even a staff member to welcome us — just a screen at the entrance. Naturally, the system didn’t work, so we had to call someone just to check in.
But how is it possible that, in 2025, a hotel in the south doesn’t have air conditioning? Just a sad little fan? The room was stiflingly hot — completely inappropriate for the season.
The furniture and decor seem stuck in the 1980s or 1990s. There’s been no attempt to update or refresh anything. Even a few simple museum posters could have brought a touch of charm or cultural relevance — but clearly, no effort was made.
The mini-fridge barely worked, which made things worse given the heat in the room. The hairdryer was useless — more of a relic than a functional appliance.
The breakfast area was dreadful — dirty, depressing, and entirely uninviting.
And at check-out? No proper luggage storage. Only six lockers for the entire hotel, while most guests had large suitcases. Completely inadequate.
Hotels in Basel seem to take their guests for granted, assuming that Art Basel alone is enough to justify high prices and poor service. But they’ve already lost the watch fair — if things continue like this, the art fair could be next.
2.0 / 10.0
My self checkin didn’t work. The code didn’t work, i couldn’t reach anyone by phone or email for hours and i have to check into a different hotel, now i’m struggling to get a refund for the room i paid in advance and they did not provide access too. Their costumer support is not being helpful.
6.0 / 10.0
Very functional, and only or a business trip or if you are poor - the room was relatively cheap. There is merely sleeping and washing provision, and a hot drinks machine and a croissant for breakfast all automatically dispensed from a sitting out area three floors below - there is no kettle in the room so no hot drinks on hand; there is no mini bar. - there is no reception staff on location.
The hotel is clean; the room was a single room, as it had a great view of Basel across the Rhine - I suspect I was given this room by accident, as it would have been good for a romantic stay had it had reception and in room facilities; perhaps I got this room in error, as checking in was all done remotely.;
5.0 / 10.0
Good service and price
6.0 / 10.0
Basic functional room, the one pillow had no support.
10.0 / 10.0
Seamless check in and out. Great location.
2.0 / 10.0
The self-check in was a mess. Wouldn't accept our code. Luckily a German speaking man called the number and helped us. Having no staff on premisses made it difficult to ask questions about the area, restaurants and to call a taxi.
6.0 / 10.0
Very noisy due to club downstairs. Very rowdy patrons. No aircon too. Eventually also did not get the river facing room as requested.
6.0 / 10.0
Very noisy due to club downstairs. Very rowdy patrons. No aircon too. Eventually also did not get the river facing room as requested.
1.0 / 10.0
I have been there before, i don’t know what this new management is thinking by ruining what was otherwise a charming hotel in Basel, with a real breakfast by the river. Now it’s self checkin with no staff at some hours and a police station looking room that offers croissants for breakfast - and yet, the price stays the same if not higher!!!!!!! Forget about this hotel.
1.0 / 10.0
I have been there before, i don’t know what this new management is thinking by ruining what was otherwise a charming hotel in Basel, with a real breakfast by the river. Now it’s self checkin with no staff at some hours and a police station looking room that offers croissants for breakfast - and yet, the price stays the same if not higher!!!!!!! Forget about this hotel.
FAQs
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Merian am Rhein. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Merian am Rhein pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Merian am Rhein?
We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, and family friendly.
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