The Passage - Urban & Lifestyle Hotel

Basel, Switzerland

9.2AI score

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Is The Passage - Urban & Lifestyle Hotel good? Overview, pros and cons

Verdict: 9.2/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: location; kind staff; transit card. Main complaint: thin hot breakfast.

Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews

“The Passage's Basel Card”

The Passage - Urban & Lifestyle Hotel is a great fantastic Basel stay — superb very nice modern clean air-conditioned rooms, some-of-the-best-ever hotel fitness facilities, a good breakfast (only three hot dishes for one), a very good lunch, Christmas tea and Glühwein, a convenient spot near Basel SBB and Old Town a walk from tram and bus, tourist amenities galore, a free Basel Card transit pass with QR ride codes, and friendly professional pleasant staff who even called a taxi for a Viking departure. Guests return happily.

Rooms
Superb, modern rooms for guests on each stay.
Service
Friendly, helpful staff for guests on each stay.
Location
Near the station and Old Town for the guests here.
Food
A good breakfast; three hot dishes for the guests here.
Facilities
Top fitness and a transit card for the guests here.
Value
A comeback pick for guests on each stay.
Cleanliness
Very clean for the guests here on each visit.
  • Location
  • Kind staff
  • Transit card
  • Fitness
  • Sauna
  • Parking
  • Thin hot breakfast

Best forBusiness tripsCity breaksCruise stops

How it compares

The Passage - Urban & Lifestyle Hotel ranks #2 of 38 hotels Staylist lists in Basel and #1 of 17 4-star hotels there. At about $284 a night it is priced in line with 4-star hotels in Basel (median $284). The closest listed alternative is Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel, 100 m away (score 8.6).

About the hotel

Address
Steinengraben 51, Basel, Canton of Basel-Stadt, 4051, Switzerland
Hotel class
★★★★ 4-star
Opened
2014
Check-in / out
From 15:00 · by 12:00
Distance to centre
0.5 km
Getting there
Airport: Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (7.36 km) · Train Station: Basel SBB railway station (0.86 km)
Children
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.

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Amenities

  • Sauna
  • Massage room
  • Gym
  • Luggage storage
  • Bar
  • Conference room
  • Business center
  • Multi-function room
  • Wake-up call
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Parking
  • Fax/copying service
  • Concierge service
  • VIP check-in service
  • Express check-in and check-out
  • Safe at front desk
  • Italian
  • Snack bar
  • Alcohol-free rooms (on request)
  • Halal meals provided
  • Room service
  • Elevator
  • No smoking in public areas
  • Beauty and makeup

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at The Passage - Urban & Lifestyle Hotel?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
Is there parking at The Passage - Urban & Lifestyle Hotel?
Yes: parking.
What wellness facilities does The Passage - Urban & Lifestyle Hotel have?
Sauna, Massage room, Gym.
How far is The Passage - Urban & Lifestyle Hotel from the airport?
The nearest airport is Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport, about 7.36 km away.
How far is The Passage - Urban & Lifestyle Hotel from the centre of Basel?
About 0.5 km.
Is The Passage - Urban & Lifestyle Hotel suitable for children?
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.

$284 / night

Hotel information updated 2 October 2026. How Staylist scores hotels. Report a problem with this page.

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