Best Wellness Hotels in Basel
Often overlooked as a short break choice, the Swiss city has much to offer. It sits on the River Rhine, with a wealth of art galleries, museums, opera houses, and theatres, as well as historic sites. Basel is cosmopolitan yet traditional, with an exciting emergent art scene, alongside its more classic offers. It plays host to an autumn fair, Christmas market and spring carnival, with wild river swimming a popular summer pastime. Families will enjoy the indoor water park, zoo and treasure hunts, with beer tastings, staged tours and boutiques galore delighting the adults. Here are our favourite hotel haunts for a stay in Basel.
Canton of Basel-Stadt, Basel
Hotel Märthof Basel
(4 stars)In the heart of Basel and the old town, the Hotel Märthhof sits proudly on the city’s Marktplatz and is a short walk from the River Rhine. The hotel is part of Bâle Hotels Group and boasts 68 unique guestrooms ranging from Superior and Signature Rooms to Junior Suites. The Bohemia Restaurant and bar and Boulevard Terrace offers a range of gastronomic options throughout the day as well as elegant function rooms. There is also a banquet room. The hotel boasts an outdoor roof terrace overlooking the lively market square below that is open exclusively to guests. The wellness zone and fitness facilities include access to the gym, sauna and steam bath. A stay at Hotel Märthhof Basel entitles guests to a complimentary card to be used on the city’s public transport and exclusive discounts on leisure and cultural activities.