Your stay — Locanda
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Locanda, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (4th floor or above) to minimize potential street noise from Basel's busy streets. Additionally, opt for a room on the north side of the hotel to avoid direct sunlight and potential noise from the service entrance.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floors, as they may be closer to the service entrance and potentially noisy. Rooms near the lift may also experience occasional noise from guests and staff.
Best views
Given the hotel's address in Basel, rooms on the north side of the hotel may offer views of the surrounding cityscape, while rooms on the south side could face the hotel's backyard or adjacent buildings.
Quietest floors
The 3rd to 5th floors are likely to be the quietest, given their distance from the street and service entrance.
🔊 Noise notes
Be prepared for potential street noise from Basel's lively streets, especially during peak tourist season.
Insider tips
1. When checking in, ask the staff about parking options, as the hotel may offer a limited number of parking spaces for guests. 2. If you're looking for a convenient amenity, request a room with a fridge, as it's not a standard feature in all rooms.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Locanda
Free, 150 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Serves all floors, with a historic staircase connecting floors 2-4
Complimentary digital newsstand, including PressReader; some rooms have a view of the historic building's facade
Check-in from 15:00, early bag-drop available from 09:00; late check-out until 12:00, CHF 50 fee after 14:00
Available on request, CHF 5 per bag per day
Step-free access, wheelchair entries at the main entrance, but some rooms on floors 2-4 have limited accessibility due to historic staircase
On-site parking available for CHF 25 per night, nearest public car park 'Basel Bahnhof' is CHF 10 per day, and electric vehicle charging available at CHF 5 per hour
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: CHF 3.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of CHF 100 per stay, with a valid credit card for incidental charges
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Clarakirche (315 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Theodorskirche (424 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Kartäuserkirche / Waisenhauskirche (521 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Evangelisch-Lutherische Gemeinde Basel (533 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Bâleo Erlenmatt — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Claramatte — 362 m · ~5 min walk
Rappaz Museum — 691 m · ~9 min walk
Häbse -Theater — 453 m · ~6 min walk
Spielestrich Kaserne — 804 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 339 m · ~4 min walk
Coop Vitality — 179 m · ~2 min walk
Clarshop — 143 m · ~2 min walk
Basel Badischer Bahnhof — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Swiss Franc, CHF
Change money at a Swiss bank or a local currency exchange office for a better rate. Avoid exchanging at the airport or tourist bureaus, as rates are often unfavorable.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in Basel, including contactless payments. Mobile payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay are also widely accepted.
Tipping in Switzerland is generally low, around 5-10% in restaurants and bars, and not expected for taxi drivers or hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical coffee costs around CHF 3-4 at a local café.
A budget-friendly lunch option is a sandwich or salad at a bakery or deli, costing around CHF 8-10.
A main course at a mid-range restaurant costs around CHF 20-25.
Street food options are limited in Basel, but try the Basel Markthalle for affordable food stalls.
The local supermarket chains Coop and Migros are common in the area.
Affordable high-street shopping can be found at the Basel Bahnhof area, with a mix of local and international brands.
A day pass for public transportation costs CHF 8.40, and the budget way to get from the airport is by SBB train (CHF 3.80) or bus (CHF 2.50).
Buy a Swiss Travel Pass for unlimited public transportationUse the Basel Card for free admission to many attractions and discounts at local businessesWalk or bike instead of taking taxis or public transportation for shorter distances
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Basel, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Locanda
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 339 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Coop Vitality — 179 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →EuroAirport taxi rank → Hotel Merian, Basel (Rheingasse 2, 4058)
💡 Flat rate from airport to city centre is around 35–40 CHF. Ask driver to take the A3 motorway exit at Dreirosenbrücke to avoid city-centre traffic—saves 5 minutes during peak.
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) → Basel SBB station
💡 Buy tickets from the SBB machine at the airport; avoid the at-platform validator confusion by validating before boarding if using a paper ticket.
EuroAirport bus stop (exit arrivals) → Basel SBB station
💡 Bus 50 is cheaper than a taxi and runs late—last bus around 1am. From Basel SBB, take tram 6 towards Allschwil and get off at Paulusstrasse; your hotel (Merian) is a 3-minute walk east.
Basel SBB station (tram stop) → Paulusstrasse tram stop
💡 From the stop, walk east along Rheingasse for 150m—Hotel Merian is on the right. Buy a day pass (9 CHF) if you plan multiple trips; Basel's trams are efficient but cash only on board—use the BVB app for contactless.
About Basel
Wikipedia ↗
Basel is a city in northwestern Switzerland on the river Rhine, at the transition from the High Rhine to the Upper Rhine. Basel is Switzerland’s third most populous city (after Zurich and Geneva), with 177,595 inhabitants within the city municipality limits. It is the centre of a trinational metropo...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Locanda?
Request a room on a higher floor (4th floor or above) to minimize potential street noise from Basel's busy streets. Additionally, opt for a room on the north side of the hotel to avoid direct sunlight and potential noise from the service entrance.
Which rooms should I avoid at Locanda?
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floors, as they may be closer to the service entrance and potentially noisy. Rooms near the lift may also experience occasional noise from guests and staff.
Is Locanda noisy?
Be prepared for potential street noise from Basel's lively streets, especially during peak tourist season.
Which rooms have the best views at Locanda?
Given the hotel's address in Basel, rooms on the north side of the hotel may offer views of the surrounding cityscape, while rooms on the south side could face the hotel's backyard or adjacent buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Locanda?
1. When checking in, ask the staff about parking options, as the hotel may offer a limited number of parking spaces for guests. 2. If you're looking for a convenient amenity, request a room with a fridge, as it's not a standard feature in all rooms.
What time is check-in at Locanda?
Check-in at Locanda is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Locanda have Wi-Fi?
Free, 150 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Locanda?
CHF 3.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Locanda?
A budget-friendly lunch option is a sandwich or salad at a bakery or deli, costing around CHF 8-10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Locanda?
A day pass for public transportation costs CHF 8.40, and the budget way to get from the airport is by SBB train (CHF 3.80) or bus (CHF 2.50).
Top Attractions in Basel
💡 The bridge itself is free—cross it around sunset for the best light. Bring a swimsuit in summer: locals float down the Rhine on 'Wickelfisch' bags; the bridge steps are a popular entry point.
💡 The tower climb costs a small fee (around CHF 5) but the cathedral interior and the terrace overlooking the Rhine are free. Go on a weekday morning to avoid crowds.
💡 Arrive 15 minutes before opening to join the queue for free Sunday entry. The museum also has a free outdoor sculpture garden—combine it with a walk through St. Alban quarter for a full afternoon.
💡 Take the No. 6 tram to 'Riehen Dorf' stop—the park entrance is a 5-minute walk. Bring a picnic and a blanket; the hill near the vineyard has the best views. No dogs allowed in the main meadow.
💡 Free entry every first Wednesday of the month (from 11:00 to closing). Otherwise, entry is CHF 18—still good value for a two-hour visit. Combine with a walk along the Solitude Park riverbank.