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Merian am Rhein

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Right in Basel City Centre, Merian Basel - Self Check-in offers a convenient stay with express check-out and check-in. Enjoy the ease of in-room WiFi and unwind knowing you're just moments from the charming Basel Zoo.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (1)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
$153 nightly
The total price is $159
Aug 15 - Aug 16
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room with Sofa Bed | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Single Room with Sofa Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Double Room, River View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite with River View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
In-room safe
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Superior Single Room, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 248 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Single Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
  • 226 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Suite | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
In-room safe
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Comfort Single Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, River View

1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 237 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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  • Non-smoking
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 46 reviews
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Aug 17 - Aug 18
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About the neighborhood

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2 Rheingasse, Basel, BS, 4058

What's nearby

  • Marktplatz - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Basler Muenster - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Congress Center Basel - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Basel Zoo - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 25 min drive
  • Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport) - 25 min drive
  • Basel Bad Station - 19 min walk
  • Basel SBB Station - 21 min walk
  • Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) - 22 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • University Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zum Schmale Wurf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ufer7 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Döner Stop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Merian am Rhein

Enjoy your visit to Basel with a stay at Merian am Rhein. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. 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, German

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 64 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
    • Guests are recommended to download the property's Sie benötigen keine App wir senden Ihnen aber einen Link für den Mobile Check-In mobile app before check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Virtual front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 39
  • 10 stairs to reach property
  • Area rugs in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 10-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Down comforter

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Mobile key entry

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

Merian am Rhein Basel
Merian Basel Self Check in
Merian am Rhein Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Merian am Rhein Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Basel

Frequently asked questions

Does Merian am Rhein offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Merian am Rhein 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 Merian am Rhein?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of CHF 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Merian am Rhein?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Merian am Rhein.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Merian am Rhein?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Merian am Rhein?

No, this hostel 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 Merian am Rhein and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.

What's the area around Merian am Rhein like?

Merian am Rhein is a short 5-minute walk from Marktplatz Tram Stop and 4 minutes' walk from Basel University.

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Merian am Rhein Reviews

Reviews

6.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Staff & service

3.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

it seems like an old style hotel
Klaus, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Lovely hotel very clean but on air conditioning
Darren, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Seamless check in and out. Great location.
Byong, 3-night trip

6/10 Okay

Basic functional room, the one pillow had no support.
Mark, 3-night trip

2/10 Terrible

My self checkin didn’t work. The code didn’t work, i couldn’t reach anyone by phone or email for hours and i have to check into a different hotel, now i’m struggling to get a refund for the room i paid in advance and they did not provide access too. Their costumer support is not being helpful.
Francisco, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Very functional, and only or a business trip or if you are poor - the room was relatively cheap. There is merely sleeping and washing provision, and a hot drinks machine and a croissant for breakfast all automatically dispensed from a sitting out area three floors below - there is no kettle in the room so no hot drinks on hand; there is no mini bar. - there is no reception staff on location. The hotel is clean; the room was a single room, as it had a great view of Basel across the Rhine - I suspect I was given this room by accident, as it would have been good for a romantic stay had it had reception and in room facilities; perhaps I got this room in error, as checking in was all done remotely.;
John, 2-night trip

2/10 Terrible

The self-check in was a mess. Wouldn't accept our code. Luckily a German speaking man called the number and helped us. Having no staff on premisses made it difficult to ask questions about the area, restaurants and to call a taxi.
Gregory, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Very noisy due to club downstairs. Very rowdy patrons. No aircon too. Eventually also did not get the river facing room as requested.
Chandra, 5-night trip

2/10 Terrible

I have been there before, i don’t know what this new management is thinking by ruining what was otherwise a charming hotel in Basel, with a real breakfast by the river. Now it’s self checkin with no staff at some hours and a police station looking room that offers croissants for breakfast - and yet, the price stays the same if not higher!!!!!!! Forget about this hotel.
Balthazar, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

This hotel should be one of the most beautiful in the city — the view is truly stunning. And yet, the overall experience borders on unacceptable. During the busy Art Basel week, while we are paying $700 per night, there wasn’t even a staff member to welcome us — just a screen at the entrance. Naturally, the system didn’t work, so we had to call someone just to check in. But how is it possible that, in 2025, a hotel in the south doesn’t have air conditioning? Just a sad little fan? The room was stiflingly hot — completely inappropriate for the season. The furniture and decor seem stuck in the 1980s or 1990s. There’s been no attempt to update or refresh anything. Even a few simple museum posters could have brought a touch of charm or cultural relevance — but clearly, no effort was made. The mini-fridge barely worked, which made things worse given the heat in the room. The hairdryer was useless — more of a relic than a functional appliance. The breakfast area was dreadful — dirty, depressing, and entirely uninviting. And at check-out? No proper luggage storage. Only six lockers for the entire hotel, while most guests had large suitcases. Completely inadequate. Hotels in Basel seem to take their guests for granted, assuming that Art Basel alone is enough to justify high prices and poor service. But they’ve already lost the watch fair — if things continue like this, the art fair could be next.
Valerie, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

die Lage war sehr gut. Das self check in war etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig aber funktionierte Da wir mit den Rädern reisten war die Info diesbezüglich mit Abstellmöglichkeit weniger gut - hatten aber eine Platz gefunden.
Joachim, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Iwan, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Das Hotel ist gut. hotel.com ist eine Katastrophe. Ich werde wieder in in ihrem Hotel buchen, aber nie mehr mit Hotel.com
Iwan Rudolf, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Jesper, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Arlen, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Das Hotel ist empfehlenswert.

B., 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Ich musste aus medizinischen Gründen eine Badeanne haben und wählte anhand der Foto mein Zimmer. Als ich eingecheckt war, hatte mein Zimmer keine Badewanne. Ich kontaktiere das Hotel. Jegliche Hilfe wurde abgelehnt. Alles muss über Expedia gehen. Also kontaktiere ich Expedia. Zimmerwechsel: Nein. Bezahlter-Zimmerupgrade: Nein. Stornierung? Nein. Ich fand es sehr "komisch" als das "Hotel" mir über Expedia mitgeteilte dass es keine Zimmer mit Badewanne hat, aber dann aber zirka eine Stunde später sah, dass mind. 8 Zimmer mit Badewanne als "frei" buchbar waren..... Ich war/bin sehr enttäuscht. Nicht nur denke ich, dass ich angelogen wurde, sondern Preis/Leistung stimmt nicht, nur ein Kopfkissen, dünne Wände, weiche Matratze, komplizierter Check-in, alter Lift, usw. Dieses "Hotel" benötigt eine Grundsarnierung!
Lukas, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

6-night trip

8/10 Good

Wolfgang, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

짐 보관 불가. 좋은 전망.

발코니 리버뷰라 전망이 좋습니다. 다만 다리 옆이고 레스토랑이 1층에 있어서 조금 시끄러울 수 있습니다. 프론트에 직원이 없습니다. 그래서 체크아웃 후 짐 보관이 안 됩니다.
Narang, 4-night trip

4/10 Poor

Best duur voor de prijs kwaliteit verhouding. Een hele simpele oude hotel met weinig ameniteiten en toch hoofdprijs vragen
Alan, 3-night trip