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East-West Riverside Hotel

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel in Basel City Centre with 2 bars/lounges and restaurant
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Restaurant
View from room
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Interior entrance
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Bike rental
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Double Room, River View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
IPod dock
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Double Room, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
IPod dock
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Economy Double Room (Lifthof View)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
IPod dock
  • 20.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Single Room, River View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
IPod dock
  • 15 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Single Room, City View

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Single Room, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
IPod dock
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
Rheingasse 8, Basel, 4058

What's nearby

  • Marktplatz - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Congress Center Basel - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Basler Muenster - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Basel Zoo - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport) - 18 min drive
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 19 min drive
  • Basel Bad Station - 20 min walk
  • Basel (ZBA-Basel Bad Train Station) - 21 min walk
  • Basel SBB Station - 22 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • University Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop - 26 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ueli-Brau-Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant "Zum Schmale Wurf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ufer7 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

East-West Riverside Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Basel with a stay at East-West Riverside Hotel. You can relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Marktplatz Tram Stop is 5 minutes and University Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 44 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 20.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CHF 40 per vehicle
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per accommodation, per day

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

East-West Riverside Hotel Basel
East-West Riverside Hotel
East-West Riverside Basel
East-West Riverside
West Riverside Hotel Basel
East-West Riverside Hotel Hotel
East-West Riverside Hotel Basel
East-West Riverside Hotel Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

Does East-West Riverside Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, East-West Riverside Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at East-West Riverside Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of CHF 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at East-West Riverside Hotel?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
Is airport shuttle service offered by East-West Riverside Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request. The charge is CHF 40 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at East-West Riverside Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at East-West Riverside Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Basel (6-min drive) and Casino Barriere De Blotzheim (12-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at East-West Riverside Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like 2 bars and access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near East-West Riverside Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around East-West Riverside Hotel like?
East-West Riverside Hotel is located by the river in Basel City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Marktplatz Tram Stop and 5 minutes' walk from Basel University.

East-West Riverside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great location!
The location of the East-West Riverside is amazing. Very convenient to many of Basel's tourist areas and has beautiful views of the river. It's clean, and well-kept with modern furnishings and decor. There was a small Christmas market (just food and beverages) right outside the front door of the hotel that we really enjoyed (early December). Breakfast was good but minimal, like an American continental breakfast. Only 2 complaints: flat pillows and the room was always too hot. We kept a window cracked open much of the time. But the pillows were an issue. They only give you one per person but it was so flat it's like not having one at all. I would highly recommend, just bring your own pillows.
Amy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Li, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The room was VERY small and not the best lay out No temperature control in the room only a fan
sally, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Location Staff and Breakfast
Great Location, Great service and Breakfast. Hotel is old but very clean. It was comfortable but was a bit noisy due to all the trams running by. We did sleep pretty well anyway :-) Very walkable to old town :-)
Louis, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Just lovely
Hugo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional place!
When we checked in to our rooms, we were not happy that we were put in an inside room with a view of the elevator, we had booked canal view. We were immediately moved to the rooms we booked and had a wonderful stay!
ELVA, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dennis, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We booked just a layover before a river cruise but would LOVE to come back again. Great loxation, amazing canal views, walkable to Old Basel. Food and staff were great!
Lucille, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

East West stay
East West was a super location with a lovely room overlooking the river by the main bridge. Room was a good size and well equpped. Sadly no A/C and it was a very hot weekend, so just the fan was not enough! Also, forgot but swiss hotels dont hsve tea/coffee making facilities which is a shame as well
Julian, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Daniel at the front desk was amazing! Helped us in many ways!
Mark, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Steeve, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The location was excellent in all respects. There was neighborhood noise on the street side from bars and restaurants and construction. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Hubert, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Larry, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Minimalist hotel
This hotel is VERY minimalist. No air conditioning. No comfortable place to sit. No coffee in the room. No help at the front desk after 3:00 pm. The restaurant and bar closed at 7:00 pm. The front door is locked at 8:00 pm so you must walk around back and use your room key to get in. The location is good and right on the river, very walkable to everything. Employees were nice.
Phyllis, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great central location. Clean and well kept. Old building is well maintained and has a nice rustic vibe. River view makes for a great atmosphere, but adds a bit of noise, which we enjoyed, but some may not.
Jeff, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Carmen, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Georgina, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great service and very clean. Next to local amenities
Robert George, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location for our needs. My second stay At East-West. All good as expected
1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cute place!
Nice a lot along the river. It was a little hard to get to because the street in front was blocked by a Christmas market so taxi dropped off a couple blocks away. Close to metro lines, shops and services. Room was good. Top floor Very squeaky wooden floors. Old historic building. Some staff didn’t speak English but we managed. Also they gave us metro passes for free so that was a real bonus. Picture is a view from our room!
Brian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great service. our flight was delayed by 4hrs so would be arriving very late. Messaged hotel & they quickly replied and waited for us to arrive / check-in @ 10pm. Thank you!
1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful location right at the Rhein river
Jean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The guy at front desk was awesome can’t remember name
Jo Anne, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Susan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quaint and comfortable
Quaint hotel, restaurant with seating by the river, quiet and comfortable
ANDREW MAURICE, 1-night trip
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