Bildungszentrum 21 Hotel, Basel

Advantages: Great for travelling, friendly, easy to get around, clean
Disadvantages: Swiss German is impossible to understand unless you grew up with it!

...bridge' to Clarastrasse in Kleinbasel, heading towards the new exhibition square of Messeplatz. Although at first Basel may seem a small city (only the third largest in Switzerland) there are layers and layers of hidden depths that I was still discovering after a year. Getting around is a breeze with an extensively interlinked tram and bus system. Many hotels will provide you with travel passes for your stay giving you free use of these, and the regularity of the transport is astounding. If you've landed at the nearby EuroAirport you can catch the number 50 bus straight to the train station, and get a tram to pretty much anywhere from there. Just be aware that you have to buy your tickets before you get on any transport, and the fines are hefty if you don't have a ticket - although playing the stupid Englishman often works well... Read review

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Advantages: Close to German train station, free public transport when you stay, quiet rooms, stylish decor
Disadvantages: Some rooms are smaller than others, quite a way out from the center

...is excellent and you even get to travel free for the duration of your stay. There are two tram lines that go to the centre and buses that go elsewhere. In conclusion, at £40, it is London prices, but it is a good choice compared to other hotels in Basel. The rooms were worth it if you get the larger ones, if not then you might feel a bit out of pocket.... Read review

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Advantages: Centrally located, very friendly staff
Disadvantages: None I can think of...

..., tvs and hot drink making facilities in the rooms and plenty of cupboard space if you need it, along with spare blankets for those cold Swiss winter nights! The hotel is centrally located and the tram to the train station stops right outside. The immediate area isn't exactly picturesque, but turn right on leaving the main entrance, and 2 minutes later you are in the most picturesque city you can imagine. If you're going in December, the huge and gorgeous Christmas market is only 5 minutes walk from the hotel. If you turn right on leaving the hotel you head down into the commercial heart of Basel and reach a wide choice of restaurants, cafes and pubs in about 5 minutes. A word of warning though - Swiss prices really are as high as you may have heard! We were horrified at the prices over and over again! We were paying the equivalent... Read review

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