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East-West Riverside Hotel

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with bars/lounges and restaurant

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Restaurant
Daily continental breakfast (CHF 20.00 per person)
View from room
Restaurant
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Aug 1 - Aug 2
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Tomorrow

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Double Room, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
IPod dock
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Double Room, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
IPod dock
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Economy Double Room (Lifthof View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
IPod dock
Cable channels
  • 20.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Single Room, River View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
IPod dock
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Single Room, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
IPod dock
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
Rheingasse 8, Basel, 4058

What's nearby

  • Marktplatz - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Congress Center Basel - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basler Muenster - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Basel Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Basel Bad Station - 20 min walk
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ueli-Brau-Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zum Schmale Wurf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ufer7 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

East-West Riverside Hotel

Hotel located in Basel City Centre
You can look forward to a terrace, 2 bars and a restaurant at East-West Riverside Hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Access to a nearby health club, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, a lift and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at East-West Riverside Hotel offer amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: CHF 20 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately CHF 20.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CHF 40 per vehicle
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available

Property is also known as

East-West Riverside Hotel Basel
East-West Riverside Hotel
East-West Riverside Basel
East-West Riverside
West Riverside Hotel Basel
East-West Riverside Hotel Hotel
East-West Riverside Hotel Basel
East-West Riverside Hotel Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

Is East-West Riverside Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at East-West Riverside Hotel?

East-West Riverside Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at East-West Riverside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at East-West Riverside Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does East-West Riverside Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM-9:00 PM on request. A fee of CHF 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is East-West Riverside Hotel located?

Located in Basel City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Martinskirche and Basel University. White and Blue House and Basel Town Hall are also within 10 minutes. Marktplatz Tram Stop is 5 minutes by foot and University Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

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East-West Riverside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 220 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice dinner at the river Rhein. Nice rooms. Beautiful stairs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location by the river with food options onsite, and nearby transport options. Lots of character a little noisy at night due to being above bars on riverside. Must be one of the best places to stay in Basel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was fantastic and staff very accommodating; however, the room did not have AC and it was unbearable how hot the room got overnight
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything is good!

Great location, nice view over the river, friendly staff, check-in and out is easy and smooth.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location Staff and Breakfast

Great Location, Great service and Breakfast. Hotel is old but very clean. It was comfortable but was a bit noisy due to all the trams running by. We did sleep pretty well anyway :-) Very walkable to old town :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location right at the Rhein river
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELVA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional place!

When we checked in to our rooms, we were not happy that we were put in an inside room with a view of the elevator, we had booked canal view. We were immediately moved to the rooms we booked and had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Daniel at the front desk was amazing! Helped us in many ways!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW MAURICE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint and comfortable

Quaint hotel, restaurant with seating by the river, quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Hubert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent in all respects. There was neighborhood noise on the street side from bars and restaurants and construction. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Clean and well kept. Old building is well maintained and has a nice rustic vibe. River view makes for a great atmosphere, but adds a bit of noise, which we enjoyed, but some may not.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location for our needs. My second stay At East-West. All good as expected
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A 5stars-3 stars hotel

It is a 5 stars -3 stars hotel. Nice staff. Continental breakfast- very well located in the center and nearby public transportation ( transport is free ). It is clean and very good for a three stars. A bit thin pillows, but overall very good!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guy at front desk was awesome can’t remember name
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

East West stay

East West was a super location with a lovely room overlooking the river by the main bridge. Room was a good size and well equpped. Sadly no A/C and it was a very hot weekend, so just the fan was not enough! Also, forgot but swiss hotels dont hsve tea/coffee making facilities which is a shame as well
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location!

The location of the East-West Riverside is amazing. Very convenient to many of Basel's tourist areas and has beautiful views of the river. It's clean, and well-kept with modern furnishings and decor. There was a small Christmas market (just food and beverages) right outside the front door of the hotel that we really enjoyed (early December). Breakfast was good but minimal, like an American continental breakfast. Only 2 complaints: flat pillows and the room was always too hot. We kept a window cracked open much of the time. But the pillows were an issue. They only give you one per person but it was so flat it's like not having one at all. I would highly recommend, just bring your own pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was VERY small and not the best lay out No temperature control in the room only a fan
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great service. our flight was delayed by 4hrs so would be arriving very late. Messaged hotel & they quickly replied and waited for us to arrive / check-in @ 10pm. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Minimalist hotel

This hotel is VERY minimalist. No air conditioning. No comfortable place to sit. No coffee in the room. No help at the front desk after 3:00 pm. The restaurant and bar closed at 7:00 pm. The front door is locked at 8:00 pm so you must walk around back and use your room key to get in. The location is good and right on the river, very walkable to everything. Employees were nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very hard review to write because the hotel was lovely. This is a great place for someone that wants to party into the night and then crash in their comfy bed. We were very happy with our peaceful room overlooking the Rhine River. Located right along the river walk for a lovely stroll, close to old town and shopping. We were there for the Christmas Markets and reserved a couple of extra days to explore Basel at the end of our River Cruise. Everything was perfect until 9pm rolled around and the club below the hotel started pounding music that was near impossible to get to sleep to. Even noise cancelling headsets didn't work as the walls were vibrating with dance tunes. We got very little rest especially on our last night then heading out to an overseas 14 hour journey. Not ideal. Breakfast was excellent, the staff were excellent. The place is also located along the Christmas Market party block - lots of folks enjoying a good night out. The club below with booming music was the problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enrica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La struttura si trova in una posizione strategica, facile da raggiungere e ben servita, oltre che i trasporti efficienti e sempre in perfetto orario, sono presenti supermercati e negozi. Lungo il fiume vi sono vari locali, affollati durante il tramonto. La struttura è molto carina, stanza spaziosa e luminosa. In struttura vi erano inoltre varie persone che parlavano italiano e la colazione insulsa era buona. Lo staff è molto cordiale ed efficiente.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

CHEUK YIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bettina

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025