Alfa Hotel

“Good value choice for city break”

Located directly by a tram stop, the hotel is a sound, reasonable value (comparatively!) choice for a short-stay city break. Our good-sized room was quiet, comfortable with all necessary facilities. Buffet breakfast was simple but filling with meats, breads, pastries and a welcome coffee to star… lisää

Located directly by a tram stop, the hotel is a sound, reasonable value (comparatively!) choice for a short-stay city break. Our good-sized room was quiet, comfortable with all necessary facilities. Buffet breakfast was simple but filling with meats, breads, pastries and a welcome coffee to start the day. The restaurant appeared to be limited in its opening. Staff on reception were friendly and efficient. Officially the hotel is just outside the Basel city boundary but its only 7 minutes by the extremely frequent and efficient tram, or a 30-40 minute walk to the city centre via the road or along the River Rhine path. There are a range of restaurants within walking distance.

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“A basic, liveable venue for a few nights”

We picked this hotel after seeing the over the top prices in Basel. It is a basic hotel - definitely nothing fancy but clean. Location is good for travel around the Baselbiet area as the tram no. 3 stops right in front of the hotel. Also the hotel gives you a voucher for free public transport tr… lisää

We picked this hotel after seeing the over the top prices in Basel. It is a basic hotel - definitely nothing fancy but clean. Location is good for travel around the Baselbiet area as the tram no. 3 stops right in front of the hotel. Also the hotel gives you a voucher for free public transport travel in the Baselbiet area for the duration of your stay. Worth some bucks if you take advantage of the exemplary Swiss public transport system. Be sure to book a room at the back of the hotel away from the main street to give you the quietest stay. Street view rooms have a constant rumble of trams and heavy commute traffic. The hotel staff are very friendly and helpful but their German comprehension leaves a lot to be desired. Better to speak English. The cleaning staff keep the rooms spotless and glistening. My bed was a nightmare. First the bed was much lower than a normal bed and I really had to squat to sit on it. Secondly, the mattresses must have been at least 10 years old and have received a LOT of hard use. Very soft and saggy - difficult to find a comfortable position. The huge pillows do not lend themselves to getting fluffed (beaten) into a comfortable shape for sleeping. Fortunately I had an ample supply of paracetamol packed to help me over the sore back and neck every morning. I had checked out beds in a couple of other rooms but they are all the same poor quality. The breakfast leaves a lot to be desired. Dried scrambled eggs prepared a lot earlier in the day. Some little greasy sausages. Two types of "juice" made from powder in a dispenser. A few cold cuts and fresh vegetable slices (but the left over veggies get recycled until used up). Some bread, rolls and croissants. The croissants are a cheaper variety and definitely not the wonderful, buttery, fluffy Swiss variety. I highly recommend a short walk down the street for breakfast at the Bangerter Bäckerei. All in all one of the less expensive hotels in Basel with a convenient location but do take some pain killers for your back.

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“Budget hotel”

Budget hotel in Birsfelden, with easy access to Basel. Tram right outside the door. Rooms are simple and clean. Rooms with a view towards the back are more quiet. Breakfast is simple and have no gluten or lactosfree alternatives. This is an ok alternative if you are looking for a budget hotel clo… lisää

Budget hotel in Birsfelden, with easy access to Basel. Tram right outside the door. Rooms are simple and clean. Rooms with a view towards the back are more quiet. Breakfast is simple and have no gluten or lactosfree alternatives. This is an ok alternative if you are looking for a budget hotel close to Basel.

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“Ok for a short a stay”

Nothing much to expect for a very short stay. Simple hotel. Check in & check out is fast. Friendly staff in front desk and also in breakfast service. You'll get a card to use all public transportations for free throughout your stay in Basel. Room is ok, comfortable bed but found some hair on … lisää

Nothing much to expect for a very short stay. Simple hotel. Check in & check out is fast. Friendly staff in front desk and also in breakfast service. You'll get a card to use all public transportations for free throughout your stay in Basel. Room is ok, comfortable bed but found some hair on bed. Also the bedside lamp is full of dust. Toilet is clean. Breakfast is ok, enough varieties. Free parking is available but at first come first serve basis. Tram station is just steps away from the hotel entrance. There are shops & restaurants within walking distance.

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