Novotel Basel City
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is a sound booking if you want a practical four-star in Basel with good transport links and a big breakfast buffet, at about a quarter below the median price. If you were hoping for a cheap stay, note that budget in Basel still means around €150 a night.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Novotel Basel City is our Budget pick in Basel. It is a four-star hotel with a guest score of 8.6 out of 10 from 3,307 reviews, the largest review base of our three Basel picks.
It suits families, business travellers and fans heading to St. Jakob-Park. The property lists family rooms, a gym, a restaurant and air conditioning, and it is tagged as pet friendly.
Skip it if you plan to eat in and park on site to keep costs down. Guests find room rates fair, but say dining and parking costs are high. Its score is also the lowest of our three Basel picks, though 8.6 is a solid result.
Location and getting around
The address is Grosspeterstrasse 12. Guests say it is close to tram stops and the train station, with easy access to the city centre. The location sub-score is 8.7 out of 10.
On straight-line estimates, the Kunstmuseum Basel is about 1.1 km away, roughly 14 minutes on foot. St. Jakob-Park is about 1.6 km, around 20 minutes. Augusta Raurica is about 9.2 km, an estimated 115 minutes, which is far, so you will need public transport or a taxi.
These are estimates, not measured routes.
What guests say
Location gets steady praise for the nearby trams and station. Breakfast is the other highlight: a large buffet with a wide variety of high-quality options. The listed breakfast types include continental, full English or Irish, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free.
The complaint is about extras. Some guests think room rates are reasonable, but find the restaurant and parking prices high. Room size and noise have not been assessed in our data.
Price compared with our other Basel picks
Our reference search for 10 to 12 November 2026, 2 adults in one room, showed about €151.82 per night, about €304 for the two nights. That is 24% below the sample median of €199.47. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Mövenpick Hotel Basel, our Best Value pick, was about €211.11 with a score of 9.0. Grand Hotel LES TROIS ROIS, our Luxury pick, was about €806.65 with 9.2.
So Novotel saves you about €59 a night compared with Mövenpick, for 0.4 points less in guest score and a slightly longer walk to the Kunstmuseum. Basel is an expensive city, and this is the most affordable of our three picks.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 7 eligible properties in Basel. After reserving the upscale choice, Novotel Basel City had the lowest eligible reference price. It ranked sixth of 7 on review score, which reflects a strong field in Basel rather than a weak hotel. Listed facilities include a gym, restaurant, family rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a terrace.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is included or priced separately, as this is not confirmed and guests call extras expensive. If you drive, confirm the parking price. Ask about the pet policy and read the cancellation terms, which we have not assessed.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Novotel Basel City close to the train station?
Guests say it is close to tram stops and the train station, with easy access to the city centre.
How much does a night cost?
Our reference was about €151.82 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.
What is breakfast like?
Guests praise a large buffet with a wide variety of high-quality options, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Is parking expensive?
Some guests say parking and dining costs are high. Confirm the parking price with the hotel before arrival.
Can I walk to St. Jakob-Park?
Yes, it is about 1.6 km, an estimated 20 minute walk.