Merian am Rhein

5.9Fair22 reviewsSee rooms

Hostel

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Elevator
Pets allowed

About this place

Welcome to Merian am Rhein, your gateway to the vibrant city of Basel! Exceptional Location Nestled in the heart of Basel City Centre, our hostel is a stone's throw away from iconic attractions such as Martinskirche and Basel University. Explore the stunning architecture and rich history just a short walk from your doorstep. Comfort & Connectivity Enjoy your stay in one of our 64 inviting guestrooms equipped with flat-screen televisions and complimentary wireless internet. Stay connected and entertained, while our helpful housekeeping is available upon request. Effortless Convenience Experience hassle-free travel with our express check-in and check-out services. Plus, our property features an elevator for easy access, ensuring that your stay is as comfortable as possible. Experience Basel like never before at Merian am Rhein,book your stay now!

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9 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Standard Suite 60 m²2 × Twin beds, 2 × Sofa bed	Sleeps 6	Show prices
Standard Double Room 30 m²2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Comfort Single Room 23 m²Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Superior Single Room, River View 23 m²Double bed	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Economy Single Room 21 m²Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Comfort Double Room, River View 2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Superior Double Room, River View 22 m²2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Single Room with Sofa Bed 22 m²Twin beds, Sofa bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Junior Suite with River View 45 m²2 × Twin beds, Sofa bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Accessibility

Accessible
Elevator

General

Pets allowed

Location

Address
2 Rheingasse, Basel, BS, 4058, Switzerland
0.3 km from the center of Basel

Questions about this stay

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What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:00. Check-out by 11:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.

Guest reviews

5.922 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 22 reviews.

Cleanliness6.9

Service3.9

Location6.4

Room quality4.9

Amenities5.9

Value for money4.9

Food and drink6.9

Jean
October 2025
6.0
+- Aucun service hormis le café/croissant du matin - Oreille dans un mauvais état. - Taille de la chambre correcte, mais salle de bain et douce très très petite - Logiciel de check-in / check-out qui ne fonctionne pas bien et il n'y a pas de réception - Trés moyen dans l'ensemble - Bonne localisation
Cecelia
September 2025
4.0
+Zu einer Aufenthalt kam es garnicht - wurde einfach nicht auf Email-Anfragen - weder von Expedia, noch von mir persönlich - reagiert. Datumsänderung sollte vorgenommen werden gegen Gebühr, dazu kam es garnicht. Musste meiner Reise in die Schweiz deswegen abbrechen, aber bezahlen soll ich das Hotel, die ohne Rezeption ist am WE und nur mit Code zu betreten wäre. Das lasse ich so nicht stehen. Der Fehler lag nicht an mir - gab reichlich Zeit das Datum zu ändern, nur wenn keine Reaktion vom Personal kommt- wie hätte ich da reinkommen sollen an dem Sonntagabend. Eine Schande! Cecelia W.
Andrea
September 2025
10.0
“Übertrag meine Erwartungen, top Empfehlung”
+Das einchecken war etwas unverständlich aber ging nach einigen Anläufen (Res. Nummer wurde nicht erkannt). Sehr saubere Zimmer und Badezimmer, liebevoll hergerichtet mit allem was man benötigt. Top ist der Kaffee to go mit Aussicht auf den Rhein, tolle Lounge mit frischen Früchten und Croissants zum Frühstück. Ich bin sehr überrascht, über die Sauberkeit und die Ausstattung und kann es sehr empfehlen, wenn man auf Schnickschnack verzichten kann.
Verified traveler
August 2025
2.0
+Måske et af de dårligste hoteller jeg nogensinde har boet på, særligt til prisen. Hotellet fremstår meget gammelt og slidt. Der er absolut ingen service og det er umuligt at komme i kontakt med hotellet når man prøver at ringe. Der er ikke noget A/C på værelserne og den eneste måde at få kølet rummet er ved at åbne døren på den lille altan ud til en meget populært område med undeserving til klokken 1 om natten.
Klaus
August 2025
6.0
+it seems like an old style hotel
Darren
July 2025
8.0
+Lovely hotel very clean but on air conditioning
Joachim
July 2025
8.0
+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.
RAFAEL
June 2025
10.0
“no apto para pesraonas mayores”
+muy limpio miu bonito jamas vimos a nadie que nos pudeira dar indicaciones, queriamos dejar las maletas y aprovecahr el dia y nos tuvimos que ir al aeropuerto 8 hroas antes porque el hotel es tan ingetlitenge que no hay nadie
Valerie
June 2025
4.0
+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
Francisco
June 2025
2.0
+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.

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 15:00 · check-out until 11:00
Pets
Pets are welcome

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

9 room types

Standard Suite

Standard Double Room

Comfort Single Room

Superior Single Room, River View

Economy Single Room

Comfort Double Room, River View

Superior Double Room, River View

Single Room with Sofa Bed

Junior Suite with River View

What this place offers

Internet

Accessibility

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews