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Krafft Basel

Basel • Kleinbasel • OPTIMIZE

avg. $143 / night

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PB hotel design editorial

Along the Rheingasse embankment in Basel's Kleinbasel quarter, where plane trees shade the broad stone steps that locals use as an open-air riverbank on warm evenings, a cream-painted nineteenth-century building with gilded lettering faces directly across the Rhine toward the Münster and the medieval roofline of Grossbasel. Hotel Krafft has held this position since 1872, and its greatest design asset has never changed: the view. A sensitive renovation directed by local architects gave the 60-room property a contemporary interior language without disturbing the bones of the Belle Époque structure, preserving the arched windows of the first-floor restaurant — a tall, light-filled room where Flos 2097 chandeliers hang from plaster-moulded ceilings above ebonised bistro chairs and white linen — as the building's most architecturally eloquent space. The guest rooms balance two registers: lower floors retain polished cherry-wood headboards, warm oak parquet, and a palette of burgundy and cream that defers to the period fabric, while upper attic rooms shift toward a more stripped-back Scandinavian calm, with taupe walls, dark-stained timber floors, and Tolix-style red café chairs on the private terraces. Throughout, the furniture references mid-century Swiss and German modernism — cantilever lounge chairs in caramel wool, tripod floor lamps, compact writing desks in dark walnut — kept deliberately quiet so that the Rhine, framed through every arched window and sliding door, does the work that no amount of interior decoration could improve upon.

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Character, charm and quality: The Krafft Basel enjoys a long tradition as a city hotel with a restaurant situated in the heart of the old town “Kleinbasel”, symbolizing the life of the Rheingasse. The renovated building from 1873 combines classic with contemporary design: Individually designed hotel rooms and junior suites with a variety of extras in comfortable units across the street in the annex.The restaurant convinces with its variety of fresh products and with its authenticity and invites to experience the pleasure of dining in a new way. A smoking lounge and the wine bar consum complete the Krafft offer.Beautiful moments on the Rhine.

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Restaurant

Pets Allowed

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Room service

Free Internet

Wifi

Free Wifi

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Bar/Lounge

Public Wifi

Krafft Basel Reviews

799 reviews

"Hotel was great value and perfect location. Walked everywhere and restaurants were steps away. We had room 5 on Floor 4 overlooking the river. A little noisy during the night but expected with all the street activity. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was not included but worth it as buffet was plentiful saved time. Would definitely stay there again!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Oct 19, 2025

"Utterly superb in every way, from the staff, cleanliness, fabulous room. Amazing toiletries, loved it!! Can't wait to go back. I was tired when I arrived and ate in the restaurant, what a treat!!!!! Couldn't recommend highly enough"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Oct 02, 2025

"We arrived at the hotel around 1.30pm after travelling from France. The girls on the desk were lovely, checked if our room was ready, but it wasn't (which is fine), took our bags and it would be ready at 3pm. We went out to the terrace which is amazing right next to the Rhine. We sat at a table and after a few minutes we ordered drinks. The views are lovely and the weather was sunny! (A red wine and a pint of lager is £15.20) At 3pm, we got our key and went to our room. We had a city view room which cost 150.00. It was small, double bed, one chair, sofa and a couple of small tables and a bit bare. There was a couple of pieces of rubbish under the radiator, so I don't think the floor had been cleaned. The bathroom was small, but a great shower and lots of complimentary L'Occitane products to use which was a nice touch. The bed was comfortable and we slept well. However, at 8.01am, the builders in the main street started work and it was noisy, so we gave up and got dressed for breakfast. We paid £26.50 each for breakfast. It is served in a lovely light room overlooking the river. There is a variety of cereals, salad, cold meats, cheese, bread, sausages, boiled eggs and a machine that makes scrambled egg (which made his day!). I'm not sure it was worth the money, but I appreciate where we were staying. The hotel has a 12 noon check out which is nice and the staff are very friendly and make you feel welcome. The location is great and there are plenty of bars, restaurants around you. The old town is a short walk away and definitely worth visiting. All in all, a nice hotel, unfortunately the surrounding construction affects the view from the room and work starts early! I did email raising my concerns and promply received a lovely email back as it's frustrating for the hotel who have no control over the works being carried out."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Oct 02, 2025

"A lovely visit in Basel, staying in a fine hotel. Our room was quite good, lots of space, comfortable, good shower. The location was perfect in the centre of the old town. Their restaurant was very good, service, food and view were all excellent."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Sep 30, 2025

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