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Merian am Rhein

Hostel in Basel

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Enjoy a city view from the comfort of your room, with a large window offering a glimpse of a historic landmark and its iconic tower.
Relax in this stylish living room with a city view, featuring a sofa, armchairs, and coffee table.
Panoramic views of the historic cityscape unfold from this vantage point, featuring a majestic cathedral and the meandering river.
Classic facade with symmetrical windows and ornate balcony.
Check-in and relax in our spacious lobby with a city view.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is RM661
RM686 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug

Room options

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Relax in a stylish room with a comfortable bed, sofa, and desk, featuring a large window and wall-mounted TV.

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Relax in this stylish room with a single bed, sofa, and flat-screen TV.

Single Room with Sofa Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and desk area.

Comfort Double Room, River View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, a comfortable chair, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Junior Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
In-room safe
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Single Room, River View

Enjoy a scenic view of the historic town from the comfort of this room, featuring a bed, desk, and TV.

Superior Single Room, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Enjoy a comfortable stay in this cozy room featuring a single bed, desk, and TV.

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite

Relax in a serene space with a neatly made bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable sofa.

Standard Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
In-room safe
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

View all photos for Comfort Single Room

Relax in a cozy space with a comfortable bed, a leather chair, and a flat-screen TV.

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, River View

Enjoy a city view from the balcony, featuring a large bed and flat-screen TV.

Superior Double Room, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
2 Rheingasse, Basel, BS, 4058

What's nearby

  • Marktplatz - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Basler Muenster - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Congress Center Basel - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Basel Zoo - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Basel Bad Station - 19 min walk
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zum Schmale Wurf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ufer7 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Döner Stop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Merian am Rhein

Hostel located in Basel City Centre
Merian am Rhein provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a lift
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All 64 rooms boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with soap
  • 10-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and housekeeping

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 10-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sie benötigen keine App wir senden Ihnen aber einen Link für den Mobile Check-In mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Merian am Rhein Basel
Merian Basel Self Check in
Merian am Rhein Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Merian am Rhein Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Basel

Frequently asked questions

Is Merian am Rhein pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Merian am Rhein?

As of 4 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Merian am Rhein on 7 Aug 2025 start from RM 661.3, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Merian am Rhein?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Merian am Rhein?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Merian am Rhein?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Merian am Rhein located?

Located in Basel City Centre, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Martinskirche and Basel University. White and Blue House and Rhine are also within 10 minutes. Marktplatz Tram Stop is only a 5-minute walk and University Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

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Merian am Rhein Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 27 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

5.2/10

Staff & service

3.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel very clean but on air conditioning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Seamless check in and out. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Basic functional room, the one pillow had no support.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Francisco

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Very functional, and only or a business trip or if you are poor - the room was relatively cheap. There is merely sleeping and washing provision, and a hot drinks machine and a croissant for breakfast all automatically dispensed from a sitting out area three floors below - there is no kettle in the room so no hot drinks on hand; there is no mini bar. - there is no reception staff on location. The hotel is clean; the room was a single room, as it had a great view of Basel across the Rhine - I suspect I was given this room by accident, as it would have been good for a romantic stay had it had reception and in room facilities; perhaps I got this room in error, as checking in was all done remotely.;
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The self-check in was a mess. Wouldn't accept our code. Luckily a German speaking man called the number and helped us. Having no staff on premisses made it difficult to ask questions about the area, restaurants and to call a taxi.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Chandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Very noisy due to club downstairs. Very rowdy patrons. No aircon too. Eventually also did not get the river facing room as requested.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Balthazar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have been there before, i don’t know what this new management is thinking by ruining what was otherwise a charming hotel in Basel, with a real breakfast by the river. Now it’s self checkin with no staff at some hours and a police station looking room that offers croissants for breakfast - and yet, the price stays the same if not higher!!!!!!! Forget about this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Valerie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 take their guests for granted, assuming that Art Basel alone is enough to justify high prices and poor service. But they’ve already lost the watch fair — if things continue like this, the art fair could be next.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joachim

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Iwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Iwan Rudolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel ist gut. hotel.com ist eine Katastrophe. Ich werde wieder in in ihrem Hotel buchen, aber nie mehr mit Hotel.com
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesper

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Arlen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

B.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Das Hotel ist empfehlenswert.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lukas

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ich musste aus medizinischen Gründen eine Badeanne haben und wählte anhand der Foto mein Zimmer. Als ich eingecheckt war, hatte mein Zimmer keine Badewanne. Ich kontaktiere das Hotel. Jegliche Hilfe wurde abgelehnt. Alles muss über Expedia gehen. Also kontaktiere ich Expedia. Zimmerwechsel: Nein. Bezahlter-Zimmerupgrade: Nein. Stornierung? Nein. Ich fand es sehr "komisch" als das "Hotel" mir über Expedia mitgeteilte dass es keine Zimmer mit Badewanne hat, aber dann aber zirka eine Stunde später sah, dass mind. 8 Zimmer mit Badewanne als "frei" buchbar waren..... Ich war/bin sehr enttäuscht. Nicht nur denke ich, dass ich angelogen wurde, sondern Preis/Leistung stimmt nicht, nur ein Kopfkissen, dünne Wände, weiche Matratze, komplizierter Check-in, alter Lift, usw. Dieses "Hotel" benötigt eine Grundsarnierung!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wolfgang

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Narang

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

짐 보관 불가. 좋은 전망.

발코니 리버뷰라 전망이 좋습니다. 다만 다리 옆이고 레스토랑이 1층에 있어서 조금 시끄러울 수 있습니다. 프론트에 직원이 없습니다. 그래서 체크아웃 후 짐 보관이 안 됩니다.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Alan

Best duur voor de prijs kwaliteit verhouding. Een hele simpele oude hotel met weinig ameniteiten en toch hoofdprijs vragen
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024