GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel

Overview
Centralbahnstrasse 13 15, Basel, 4002 Switzerland
In Basel (Sankt Alban)
Call to book 1-800-219-2797
Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871
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It's a sustainable spa hotel in central Sankt Alban, steps from Via Gottardo and BIS Tower and about 0.3 miles from Basel University, offering a full-service spa with sauna, free WiFi, free minibar items, and a complimentary buffet breakfast; pets are allowed for a CHF 15 per day fee.

Highlights
Free WiFi
Free buffet breakfast
Wheelchair accessible parking
Pets allowed
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5.0
12-Oct-2026
" Clean and comfortable"

We had a pleasant two night stay. This hotel is right across from the train station. Room was spacious, clean; staff are all friendly and eager to help. The complimentary drinks and snacks in the fridge was such a nice touch.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Sat Oct 10 to Mon Oct 12 2026 at a $233.99 average nightly rate.
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Check-In 3:00 PM - midnight

Check-Out 12:00 PM

Year of Last Renovation: 2013

Floors: 5

Rooms: 86

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 86

Handicap Rooms: 1

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 3

Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Km

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 1.0 Km

Dist. to Nearest Gym: 0.3 Km

Nightly Parking: 20

Total Taxes: 8.00%

Total Misc Fees: $3.50 USD

Cancellation: IND - 24h GRO - 4weeks

Check-In Instructions:

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Check In: 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Concierge services
  • Conference space
  • Conference space size (feet) - 775
  • Conference space size (meters) - 72
  • Daily
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator
  • Food and water bowls
  • Free WiFi
  • Free breakfast
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Pets allowed
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Reception hall
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sauna
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Smoke-free property
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Spa services on site
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ibex fairstay

American breakfast buffet is including the room rate. The breakfast is served from 6.30AM to 10AM.

Free of charge all over the Hotel.

Contactless check-in is available

Day 1

Breakfast Café frühling - A cozy café offering freshly baked goods and excellent coffee, 1.2 km away
Lunch Ueli Brewery - Historic brewery with a restaurant serving traditional Swiss dishes, 2 km away
Dinner Restaurant Bel Etage - Enjoy fine dining in a beautiful art nouveau setting, 1.8 km away
Activity Kunstmuseum Basel - Explore Switzerland's oldest public art collection, featuring works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, 1.5 km away

Day 2

Breakfast Nomad Eatery - Modern, healthy breakfast options in a stylish setting, 800 meters away
Lunch Markthalle Basel - Diverse food stalls offering cuisines from around the world, 1 km away
Dinner Cheval Blanc by Peter Knogl - Three Michelin-starred dining experience offering French-Asian cuisine, 2.5 km away
Activity Basel Zoo - Visit one of the oldest and largest zoos in Switzerland, home to many exotic animals, 2.2 km away

Day 3

Breakfast unternehmen mitte - A spacious café in a converted bank, perfect for coffee and work, 1 km away
Lunch Zum Isaak - Offers a great selection of local dishes in a historic setting, 1.5 km away
Dinner Elsbethenstübli - A charming restaurant known for its traditional Swiss cuisine and rustic ambiance, 2 km away
Activity Tinguely Museum - Dedicated to the life and work of Swiss painter and sculptor Jean Tinguely, 3 km away

FAQs about GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - midnight based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel have?

There are 86 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

Yes, they have 3 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

American breakfast buffet is including the room rate. The breakfast is served from 6.30AM to 10AM.

How much does internet cost?

Free of charge all over the Hotel.

Is GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. Pets are allowed Fee - CHF 15

Is there shuttle service at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel?

7KM from Euroairport Local bus (50) takes guests to main train station free of charge (with mobility ticket or hotel confirmation).

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel.

Feel free to use the GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Basel event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Bristol
8 x 5 x 2 • 40 sqm.
Classroom
14
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
14
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
18
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
14
Boardroom Meeting Space
Reception
20
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
20
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Beamer and internet access: each CHF 50.00 Cup of Coffee and croissants: CHF 6.00 per person Cup of Coffee and fruits: CHF 8.00 per person Coffee break on request at a flat rate of CHF 15.00 pro person, which includes coffee, tea, orange juice, sweet pastry or croissants and fruits. Sandwich: CHF 8.00 (with cheese, ham, turkey and salami)
Room Type:Boardroom
Floor Level:Ground Level
Power Outlets:3
Windows:2
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Gotthard
8 x 4 x 2 • 32 sqm.
Classroom
10
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
10
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
10
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
10
Boardroom Meeting Space
Reception
15
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
15
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Beamer and internet access: each CHF 50.00 Cup of Coffee and croissants: CHF 6.00 per person Cup of Coffee and fruits: CHF 8.00 per person Coffee break on request at a flat rate of CHF 15.00 pro person, which includes coffee, tea, orange juice, sweet pastry or croissants and fruits. Sandwich: CHF 8.00 (with cheese, ham, turkey and salami)
Room Type:Boardroom
Floor Level:Ground Level
Power Outlets:3
Windows:2
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
BrisGo
16 x 4 x 2 • 72 sqm.
Classroom
18
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
18
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
26
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
18
Boardroom Meeting Space
Reception
40
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
30
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Beamer and internet access: each CHF 50.00 Cup of Coffee and croissants: CHF 6.00 per person Cup of Coffee and fruits: CHF 8.00 per person Coffee break on request at a flat rate of CHF 15.00 pro person, which includes coffee, tea, orange juice, sweet pastry or croissants and fruits. Sandwich: CHF 8.00 (with cheese, ham, turkey and salami)
Room Type:Boardroom
Floor Level:Ground Level
Power Outlets:6
Windows:4
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
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