About this property

Hotel brasserie au violon offers rooms with free WiFi in Basel, attractively situated 200 metres from Architectural Museum and 300 metres from Basel Cathedral. Popular points of interest around the property include Pfalz Basel and Marktplatz Basel. The property is a 5-minute walk from Jewish Museum of Basel and 400 metres from Blue and White House. At the hotel, rooms have a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, while selected rooms have a seating area. All units include a wardrobe. A buffet breakfast is served daily at the property. Kunstmuseum Basel is 500 metres from hotel brasserie au violon, while Zoological Garden is 800 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg. Guests booking this property will receive a BaselCard which allows free usage of the public transport and discounts to local attractions.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the real heart of Basel, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

Breakfast info

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sutton
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was fabulous and the hotel was just as I hoped. Breakfast was great and the staff were always helpful.
  • Nita
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Excellent breakfast. Room was very clean and comfortable. Location is very good for exploring the old part of Basel.
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The building was unique with an interesting history. The rooms have been set out with a lot of thought and cleaned well.
  • Mbz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Extremely clean and tidy. easy access, super helpful
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Relaxed. Great staff. Central location. Not corporate.
  • Lisa
    Australia Australia
    Very comfortable boutique hotel, right in the middle of the old town. Quirky yet charming. Loved the service, the room, the breakfast & the elevators.
  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel had real character and was in a perfect location for walking around the old town, for accessing the public transport and for an early morning swim in the Rhine. Staff were friendly and helpful, and the room was clean and comfy
  • Renat
    Russia Russia
    All is perfect Small private historical hotel With excellent staff Very comfortable room and very good bed House making breakfast in bistro on the first floor All is fresh and tasting Next time only in this hotel💖
  • Olga
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very stylish, quiet location, very friendly staff, clean room and comfortable bed.
  • Letizia
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The location is great. Right in the old town. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend it

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Brasserie au violon
    • Cuisine
      French

House rules

hotel brasserie au violon takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests receive a BaselCard upon check in. This Guest Card includes complementary use of Public Transport within Basel City and surroundings (Zone 10, 11, 13, 14 & 15, including Euroairport), free WiFi, as well as discounts on admission to cultural and leisure activities. Please note that the public transfer (2nd class) from EuroAirport or Basel main train stations to the hotel on the day of your arrival is free of charge with your booking confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

The hotel restaurant is closed on Sundays and bank holidays.

It is recommended to use the special request field for table reservations when making a reservation for the room.

Please note : for bookings of 3 booked rooms and more , group policies apply. Please contact that hotel directly for more information on the new cancellation policy.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform hotel brasserie au violon in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.