Hotel Balegra offers rooms with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms featuring showers or bathtubs. Some rooms include balconies with panoramic views or terraces with garden views. Family rooms accommodate up to three guests, while single and twin rooms provide flexible sleeping arrangements. All rooms have heating, telephones, safes, and hairdryers.
Japanese dining with garden views
Restaurant Kyoto serves Japanese cuisine in a setting with garden views. The onsite bar/lounge offers light fare and drinks. A café provides coffee and snacks. Breakfast options are available, though specifics are not listed.
Explore Basel's nature
The hotel is near Southern Black Forest Nature Park and Sankt Johanns-Park, ideal for hiking and biking. BaselCard, provided at check-in, includes free public transport. Bike and car rentals are available for further exploration.
Central yet quiet location
Hotel Balegra is in a quiet area, an 8-minute tram ride from Basel SBB train station. It is 0.5 km from Allerheiligen Kirche and close to Basel Zoo and Messeturm Basel. The Basel-Mulhouse Airport is 10 km away. Tram and bus stops (Lines 8, 36, 50) provide easy access to the city center, zoo, and airport.
Practical services included
The hotel provides contactless self check-in, a 24-hour reception, and express check-in/out. Free WLAN, laundry services, and bike rentals are available. Private parking costs CHF 8 per day. Mobility tickets for free public transport in Basel are included with stays.
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The hotel is located in a quiet neighborhood, which provided a nice break from the hustle and bustle of city life. The rooms are spacious and very clean, featuring comfy beds. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, even remembering us from our previous visit. However, we faced some challenges with the dining options, and the lack of air conditioning made our stay less comfortable during the hot days.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious, very clean, and had comfy beds, making for a pleasant stay.
Service
9.0
The staff was very friendly and helpful, always welcoming and attentive to our needs.
Location
7.0
The hotel is well connected with several bus and tram stations nearby, making it easy to explore Basel.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were not particularly appetizing, and the breakfast could use more variety.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel had several amenities, but the absence of air conditioning was a significant drawback.
Dick
United States,
August
2024
6.4/10
I had a decent stay at this hotel, which is located in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to public transport. The rooms were small but adequate and offered a friendly atmosphere. The staff was mostly friendly, though I had a frustrating experience with the pricing. Overall, it was a fair value for money given the location and amenities available.
Rooms
7.0
The room size was small but adequate, and it felt comfortable despite being a bit cramped once the sofa was opened.
Service
5.0
The staff was friendly and helpful, but I was disappointed that they charged me nearly 100 CHF more than what was advertised on their website.
Location
8.0
The location was surprisingly quiet and close to the bus and tram stops, making it convenient to explore the area.
Dining
6.0
Dining options were simple, which is typical for this type of hotel; breakfast was okay but nothing luxurious.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were decent but not particularly luxurious, fitting the overall vibe of the hotel.
Rufus
United States,
August
2024
7.4/10
I had a pleasant stay at this hotel which is located in a surprisingly quiet area. The rooms, while adequate, felt a bit small, but they were very clean and had a welcoming atmosphere. The service was friendly and I appreciated the complimentary breakfast, but the dining options could use some enhancement. Overall, it was good value for money, especially given its convenient location close to public transport.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were rather small, especially when the sofa bed was opened, but they were clean and had a friendly atmosphere.
Service
9.0
The service was very friendly and helpful. They provided directions for public transport, which was a plus!
Location
8.0
The location was a bit away from central Basel, but it was well connected with bus and tram stations nearby, making it easy to get around.
Dining
6.0
The breakfast was nice, simple, and familiar, but it didn't feel luxurious.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities included complimentary breakfast and lobby coffee, which were both adequate.
Friendly staff
Small room size
Richard
United States,
July
2024
7.4/10
This hotel has a friendly atmosphere and is comfortable enough for a short stay, although the rooms felt a bit small. The location is quiet yet conveniently close to public transport options. The service was generally friendly, but I was surprised at the higher charge than what was advertised online. Overall, it's a decent place with some areas for improvement.
Rooms
7.0
The room was small but adequate, and I found it comfortable for my needs despite some renovations happening nearby.
Service
8.0
I had a lovely interaction with the staff; they were very friendly and helpful, providing clear directions for getting around the city.
Location
9.0
The hotel is in a quiet neighborhood but surprisingly close to bus and tram stations, making it easy to get around Basel.
Dining
6.0
The breakfast was decent, featuring eggs made to order, but it felt pretty standard and nothing luxurious.
Facilities
7.0
While the facilities were basic, they were satisfactory for my short visit and met my needs adequately.
Billy
United States,
July
2024
7.8/10
I recently stayed at this hotel and overall, it was a pleasant stay. The location is convenient with several bus and tram stations nearby, making it easy to explore the city. My room was spacious and clean, plus the staff was incredibly friendly. However, I felt that the breakfast options could use some improvement and the shower could be a bit cramped for taller individuals. But considering the value for money, it was a decent choice.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious and spotless, though I found the showers a bit of a squeeze since I'm tall.
Service
9.0
The staff was very friendly and welcoming, always ready to help with any requests.
Location
9.0
The location is great, well connected with bus and tram stations, and it's in a quiet area, yet not far from the city center.
Dining
6.0
Breakfast consisted mainly of freshly scrambled or fried eggs, but I think they could enhance it by adding more variety like fresh croissants.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent but nothing extraordinary.
Friendly staff
Limited breakfast options
Dave
United States,
June
2024
7.4/10
I had a pleasant stay at this hotel, which had a really convenient location in a quiet neighborhood, close to grocery stores and a coffee shop. The rooms were spotless and comfortable, but I did find the showers a bit cramped for taller individuals. The staff was super friendly and helpful, though the additional charges compared to their website were a bit surprising. Overall, it was a decent stay with good value for money, just with a few minor drawbacks.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spotless and very clean, providing a comfortable stay. However, the showers felt a bit cramped, especially for taller guests.
Service
7.0
The staff was very friendly and welcoming, although I was taken aback by the nearly 100 CHF increase in our charges from the advertised price.
Location
9.0
The location was surprisingly quiet and conveniently close to a bus and tram stop, making it easy to explore.
Dining
6.0
Breakfast consisted mainly of eggs fried or scrambled fresh for you, but it wasn't particularly luxurious.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had basic facilities, but they were adequate for my needs.
Friendly staff
Cramped showers
Dan
United States,
May
2024
7.2/10
I had a pleasant stay at this hotel, which features very clean and spacious rooms with comfy beds. The location is cozy and quiet, making it easy to relax. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, but I did have an issue with the check-in process where we were charged more than what was advertised online. Overall, it's a good value for the price, though dining options could use some improvement.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were spacious, very clean, and had comfy beds, which made for a nice and restful stay.
Service
6.0
The staff was very friendly and welcoming, but I was a bit surprised when they charged us nearly 100 CHF more than what was advertised on their website.
Location
8.0
The hotel is located in a quiet neighborhood, with two grocery stores and a coffee shop within three blocks, and nice connections to public transport to get around Basel quickly.
Dining
6.0
The breakfast was decent, with eggs cooked to order, but it felt a bit limited and nothing luxurious.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel has good amenities, but nothing overly impressive or luxurious.
Kenny
United States,
May
2024
5.8/10
The hotel is situated in a quiet neighborhood, which was a nice escape from the hustle and bustle. The staff were friendly and provided useful directions for public transport, but I was surprised by how much more they charged compared to their advertised rates. The room was clean but very basic, not really ideal for anything beyond a short stay. Overall, it's a decent choice if you're looking for a quiet place to rest but be prepared for higher costs and modest accommodations.
Rooms
5.0
The room was very small and basic, and didn't feel very spacious once the sofa-bed was opened. It was clean enough, but I did notice some used shower gel left behind.
Service
6.0
The staff were really friendly and remembered us from a previous visit, which was a nice touch. However, I was not thrilled about being charged nearly 100 CHF more than the price listed on their website.
Location
7.0
The location was quite quiet and away from the central area of Basel, but there were two grocery stores within three blocks and public transport options nearby, making it fairly convenient.
Dining
5.0
The breakfast was pretty basic, offering only fried or scrambled eggs, which weren't particularly appetizing. Overall, it met minimal expectations.
Facilities
5.0
Facilities were pretty standard without any notable amenities to enhance the experience.
Max
United States,
May
2024
7.0/10
I had a decent stay at this hotel. The location is quiet and away from the hustle and bustle, but it's still convenient with grocery stores and a coffee shop nearby. The rooms were clean and spacious, offering a comfortable experience. However, I was disappointed with the service since I was charged more than the advertised price on their website. Overall, it was a good value for money, but the dining options left a bit to be desired and could use improvement.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were very clean and spacious, providing a quiet environment for rest.
Service
6.0
While the staff was friendly and accommodating, the pricing seemed misleading as I was charged significantly more than expected.
Location
9.0
The hotel is located in a safe, quiet residential neighborhood, with easy access to bus and tram stations for convenient travel.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was basic, with a limited breakfast offering that could be improved with more variety.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offered a decent range of facilities, but nothing particularly luxurious or standout.
Peter
United States,
April
2024
6.6/10
I had a decent stay at this hotel. The location was definitely a plus, being cozy and recently refurbished, plus it's close to the tram stop. The rooms were a good size with comfy beds, but a bit cramped when the sofa was pulled out. The service was friendly at times but had a low point when the staff became rude. The breakfast was nice but not luxurious. Value for money was okay, but the unexpected charges left a sour taste.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were a good size and had comfy beds, though they felt a bit small when the sofa was opened up.
Service
5.0
The service was friendly and helpful at times, but we faced issues with unexpected charges which made it feel unprofessional.
Location
8.0
The location was cozy and picturesque, conveniently close to the tram stop, making it easy to get around.
Dining
6.0
The breakfast was nice with fresh scrambled eggs, but overall dining was just okay, not especially luxurious.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities like dry cleaning and tours/ticket assistance were good to have, but nothing stood out as exceptional.