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Hotel The Passage

Steinengraben 51
Rated 8.9 in 1607 reviews

Hotel The Passage in Basel, Switzerland is a contemporary urban retreat that offers guests a sophisticated and welcoming atmosphere right in the heart of the city. This boutique hotel is perfectly situated to provide easy access to Basel’s vibrant cultural and commercial districts, making it an ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers.

Designed with a modern aesthetic, Hotel The Passage features stylish interiors that blend clean lines with comfortable furnishings, creating a tranquil environment away from the bustling city life. Guests can enjoy well-appointed accommodations that prioritize comfort and functionality, providing a restful sanctuary after a day of exploration or meetings.

The hotel's amenities are thoughtfully curated to enhance the guest experience, including a fitness center equipped with the latest exercise machines for those looking to maintain their fitness regimen while traveling. For travelers who appreciate a moment of relaxation, the hotel’s sauna offers a space to unwind and rejuvenate.

Hotel The Passage places a strong emphasis on personalized service, with a professional and friendly staff dedicated to meeting the needs of its guests. From providing local recommendations to ensuring a seamless stay, the team at Hotel The Passage excels in creating a memorable visit.

The location of the hotel is ideal for exploring Basel’s numerous attractions, including its renowned museums, vibrant shopping streets, and diverse dining options. Whether visiting for work or leisure, Hotel The Passage offers a unique blend of modern design, comfort, and accessibility that caters to the needs of today's traveler.

Climate and Weather

January
 7°
 -1°
 4°
 2
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
February
 9°
 0°
 4°
 3
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
March
 14°
 3°
 6°
 4
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
April
 17°
 6°
 10°
 6
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
May
 21°
 10°
 14°
 7
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
June
 25°
 13°
 18°
 8
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
July
 28°
 15°
 22°
 9
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
August
 27°
 15°
 21°
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Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
September
 23°
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Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
October
 17°
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 14°
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Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
November
 11°
 3°
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 18
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December
 7°
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 19
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Michelin Restaurants in Basel and near Hotel The Passage

Kunstmuseum Basel
Kunstmuseum Basel
Art museum in Basel, Switzerland
0.6km / 0.35mi
Kunstmuseum Basel
Kunstmuseum Basel
Art museum in Basel, Switzerland
0.6km / 0.4mi
Basel Münster
Basel Münster
Church
0.5km / 0.32mi
Jewish Museum of Switzerland.
Jewish Museum of Switzerland.
Museum in Basel (Switzerland)
370m / 410yd
Natural History Museum of Basel
Natural History Museum of Basel
Museum in the city of Basel, Switzerland
480m / 0.3mi
Basel Historical Museum – Barfüsserkirche
Basel Historical Museum – Barfüsserkirche
Historical museum in Basel (Switzerland)
300m / 320yd
Basel Zoo
Basel Zoo
Zoo in Basel, Switzerland
0.6km / 0.37mi
Museum of Cultures
Museum of Cultures
Museum in Basel (Switzerland)
490m / 0.3mi
Elisabethenkirche
Elisabethenkirche
Church
350m / 380yd
Basel Museum of Ancient Art and Ludwig Collection
Basel Museum of Ancient Art and Ludwig Collection
Archaeological museum in Basel (Switzerland)
0.5km / 0.33mi
Church of Saint Leonard
Church of Saint Leonard
Church in Basel
150m / 170yd
Peterskirche
Peterskirche
0.6km / 0.37mi
Museum Klingental
Museum Klingental
Museum in Basel (Switzerland)
0.9km / 0.59mi
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's Church
Church building in the city of Basel, Switzerland
1.8km / 1.1mi
St. Paul's Church
St. Paul's Church
Church in Basle, Switzerland
0.6km / 0.39mi
Swiss Architecture Museum
Swiss Architecture Museum
Museum in Basel (Switzerland)
360m / 400yd
St. Matthew church
St. Matthew church
Church building in the city of Basel, Switzerland
1.6km / 0.96mi
Catholic church St. Clara
Catholic church St. Clara
Church building in the city of Basel, Switzerland
1km / 0.64mi
Cartoonmuseum Basel
Cartoonmuseum Basel
Museum in Basel (Switzerland)
0.8km / 0.48mi
Theodorskirche
Theodorskirche
Reformed church in Basel, Switzerland
1km / 0.62mi
St. Alban
St. Alban
Church in Basel, Switzerland
1.1km / 0.67mi
Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum collection in Basel, Switzerland
1.1km / 0.71mi
Church of St. Martin in Basel
Church of St. Martin in Basel
Church
0.6km / 0.36mi
Zwinglihaus Basel
Zwinglihaus Basel
Church
1.8km / 1.1mi
Church of the Holy Ghost
Church of the Holy Ghost
Church building in the city of Basel, Switzerland
1.6km / 1mi
Preacher's Church
Preacher's Church
Church building in the city of Basel, Switzerland
0.8km / 0.52mi
Marienkirche (Basel)
Marienkirche (Basel)
Church building in Basel, Switzerland
140m / 160yd
Synagogue of Basel
Synagogue of Basel
Synagogue in the city of Basel
270m / 300yd
Gate of Spalen
Gate of Spalen
Tower
0.6km / 0.36mi
Johanneskirche (Basel)
Johanneskirche (Basel)
Church building in Basel, Switzerland
1.5km / 0.95mi
Antoniuskirche, Basel
Antoniuskirche, Basel
Church
1.5km / 0.91mi
Allerheiligenkirche
Allerheiligenkirche
1.5km / 0.91mi
Ausstellungsraum Klingental
Ausstellungsraum Klingental
Swiss art space
1km / 0.64mi
Sacré Coeur Basel
Sacré Coeur Basel
470m / 0.29mi
Strassburger Monument
Strassburger Monument
Monument in the city of Basel, Switzerland
0.6km / 0.39mi
Gate of Saint Alban
Gate of Saint Alban
Tower
1.3km / 0.79mi
Dollhouse Museum
Dollhouse Museum
Museum in Basel (Switzerland)
220m / 240yd
Basel Historical Museum – Musikmuseum
Basel Historical Museum – Musikmuseum
Music museum in Basel; part of the Basel Historical Museum (Switzerland)
170m / 180yd
University of Basel Botanical Garden
University of Basel Botanical Garden
Botanical garden
0.6km / 0.36mi
Pharmaziemuseum Universität Basel
Pharmaziemuseum Universität Basel
Museum in Switzerland
0.5km / 0.33mi
Gate of Saint John
Gate of Saint John
Tower
1.4km / 0.89mi
Apostolische Kapelle
Apostolische Kapelle
360m / 390yd
Skulpturhalle Basel
Skulpturhalle Basel
Museum in Basel (Switzerland)
0.9km / 0.56mi
Schützenmattpark
Schützenmattpark
Street in Basel, Switzerland
0.7km / 0.44mi
Kannenfeldpark
Kannenfeldpark
Street in Basel, Switzerland
1.6km / 1mi

What to do in Basel and near Hotel The Passage

Kunstmuseum Basel
Kunstmuseum Basel
Art museum in Basel, Switzerland
0.6km / 0.35mi
Kunstmuseum Basel
Kunstmuseum Basel
Art museum in Basel, Switzerland
0.6km / 0.4mi
Basel Münster
Basel Münster
Church
0.5km / 0.32mi
Jewish Museum of Switzerland.
Jewish Museum of Switzerland.
Museum in Basel (Switzerland)
370m / 410yd
Natural History Museum of Basel
Natural History Museum of Basel
Museum in the city of Basel, Switzerland
480m / 0.3mi
Basel Historical Museum – Barfüsserkirche
Basel Historical Museum – Barfüsserkirche
Historical museum in Basel (Switzerland)
300m / 320yd
Basel Zoo
Basel Zoo
Zoo in Basel, Switzerland
0.6km / 0.37mi
Museum of Cultures
Museum of Cultures
Museum in Basel (Switzerland)
490m / 0.3mi
Elisabethenkirche
Elisabethenkirche
Church
350m / 380yd
Basel Museum of Ancient Art and Ludwig Collection
Basel Museum of Ancient Art and Ludwig Collection
Archaeological museum in Basel (Switzerland)
0.5km / 0.33mi
Church of Saint Leonard
Church of Saint Leonard
Church in Basel
150m / 170yd
Peterskirche
Peterskirche
0.6km / 0.37mi
Museum Klingental
Museum Klingental
Museum in Basel (Switzerland)
0.9km / 0.59mi
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's Church
Church building in the city of Basel, Switzerland
1.8km / 1.1mi
St. Paul's Church
St. Paul's Church
Church in Basle, Switzerland
0.6km / 0.39mi
Swiss Architecture Museum
Swiss Architecture Museum
Museum in Basel (Switzerland)
360m / 400yd
St. Matthew church
St. Matthew church
Church building in the city of Basel, Switzerland
1.6km / 0.96mi
Catholic church St. Clara
Catholic church St. Clara
Church building in the city of Basel, Switzerland
1km / 0.64mi
Cartoonmuseum Basel
Cartoonmuseum Basel
Museum in Basel (Switzerland)
0.8km / 0.48mi
Theodorskirche
Theodorskirche
Reformed church in Basel, Switzerland
1km / 0.62mi
St. Alban
St. Alban
Church in Basel, Switzerland
1.1km / 0.67mi
Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum collection in Basel, Switzerland
1.1km / 0.71mi
Church of St. Martin in Basel
Church of St. Martin in Basel
Church
0.6km / 0.36mi
Zwinglihaus Basel
Zwinglihaus Basel
Church
1.8km / 1.1mi
Church of the Holy Ghost
Church of the Holy Ghost
Church building in the city of Basel, Switzerland
1.6km / 1mi
Preacher's Church
Preacher's Church
Church building in the city of Basel, Switzerland
0.8km / 0.52mi
Marienkirche (Basel)
Marienkirche (Basel)
Church building in Basel, Switzerland
140m / 160yd
Synagogue of Basel
Synagogue of Basel
Synagogue in the city of Basel
270m / 300yd
Gate of Spalen
Gate of Spalen
Tower
0.6km / 0.36mi
Johanneskirche (Basel)
Johanneskirche (Basel)
Church building in Basel, Switzerland
1.5km / 0.95mi

About Basel

Basel, Switzerland, offers a rich blend of culture, history, and natural beauty that can be enjoyed at a leisurely pace. One of the most prominent attractions is the Basel Minster, a stunning Gothic cathedral that provides a glimpse into the city's medieval past. Visitors can climb the tower for a panoramic view of Basel and the Rhine River.

The Kunstmuseum Basel is another highlight, housing an impressive collection of art from the Middle Ages to contemporary works. This museum is particularly known for its collection of modern art, including pieces by renowned artists such as Picasso and van Gogh. For those interested in contemporary creativity, the Vitra Design Museum, located just outside the city, showcases innovative design and architecture.

Strolling along the Rhine River is a pleasant way to experience the city. The riverbanks are lined with parks and walking paths, perfect for a leisurely afternoon. You might also encounter the Tinguely Fountain, a playful installation by Swiss artist Jean Tinguely located in front of the Basel Theatre. This fountain features whimsical mechanical sculptures that bring a sense of movement and joy to the area.

The Basel Historical Museum offers insights into the city's history through various artifacts and exhibitions, making it a valuable stop for history enthusiasts. Additionally, the Spalentor, one of the old city gates, provides a striking view of Basel's historical architecture and serves as a reminder of the city's fortified past.

For those who appreciate local cuisine, exploring the Marktplatz is essential. The market features fresh produce, baked goods, and local specialties, providing an authentic taste of Basel. You may also want to visit local eateries to try traditional Swiss dishes, including fondue and raclette.

Lastly, if you have time, consider visiting the Fondation Beyeler, an art museum set in a beautiful park that combines nature with impressive collections of modern classics. This peaceful setting allows for quiet reflection amid the art.

Basel offers a diverse range of activities and sights that reflect its unique character and cultural heritage, making it an enjoyable destination for various interests.




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