Your stay — Genossenschaft Alte Post
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The Property — Genossenschaft Alte Post
The Genossenschaft Alte Post is a cooperative-run, pragmatic 3-star hotel that feels more like a well-kept community guesthouse than a commercial property. Steps from Riehen’s tram stop, its lobby is a simple, clean space with a wooden reception desk, a noticeboard for local walks, and a faint smell of fresh bread from the breakfast room. It suits self-sufficient travellers who want a quiet base for exploring Basel’s art galleries or the Fondation Beyeler, rather than those seeking boutique frills.
Chronicles of Riehen
Riehen was first mentioned in 1157 as a farming village on the Wiese river, but its real rise came in the 19th century when wealthy Basel families built villas here to escape city smoke. The old farming core, with half-timbered houses and the 17th-century parish church, survives around the hotel. Today Riehen is a commuter suburb of 21,000, known for its parks and the nearby Fondation Beyeler (opened 1997), which anchors a modest cultural scene. Its identity balances Swiss orderliness with a quiet, garden-city feel.
Best Time to Visit
Full Riehen guide →Best months
May, June and September: warm enough for outdoor dining and the Beyeler’s sculpture garden, with Basel city crowds manageable on weekdays. July can be hot, August gets crowded with tourists bound for Basel’s autumn fairs.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak for Basel’s summer cultural programme (open-air concerts, museum exhibitions) and city festival season; hotel prices in Basel rise 20-30% then, though Riehen’s less famous location keeps the Alte Post affordable. June’s ‘Basel Tattoo’ (military music festival) and August’s ‘Basel Carnival’ (actually in February) don’t directly spike Riehen rates.
Budget shoulder season
October and November: Basel’s tourist numbers drop, hotel rates fall 15-20%, the weather stays mild (10-15°C) for walking, and crowds thin at both the Beyeler and Basel’s Kunstmuseum.
Weather & packing
Riehen gets a localised ‘Wiesental wind’ — cool gusts from the Black Forest that can drop afternoon temperatures 5-8°C even in summer. Always pack a light jacket or cardigan, even if the forecast says 28°C.
Live City Briefing — Riehen
- Basel’s tram line 6, which stops 100m from the hotel, is undergoing overnight track maintenance through July 2026; check the BVB website for weekend service changes.
- Fondation Beyeler’s summer 2026 exhibition features 1960s abstract expressionists; timed entry tickets are sold out for July weekends, but weekday slots are still available.
- Riehen’s village centre is repaving the pedestrian zone near the church from late June to mid-July; the market square remains open but expect temporary footpath diversions.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Genossenschaft Alte Post, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear courtyard. These are higher up and set back from Baselstrasse, so you get less street noise and a calmer outlook.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any facing Baselstrasse directly. The street is a main route through Riehen, so traffic noise starts early and can be steady during peak hours.
Best views
Rooms at the back overlook either the courtyard or neighbouring gardens—green and residential. The front rooms face Baselstrasse, which is functional but not scenic.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are quietest—further from the ground-floor common areas and from the lift's ground-level clatter.
🔊 Noise notes
Baselstrasse is a through-road with buses and delivery vans from early morning. The hotel's rear side is much quieter, and the lift can be audible on nearby floors.
Insider tips
Parking is limited in Riehen—ask about their private spaces when booking. If arriving by tram, lines 6 and 14 stop right outside, so unpack before you board.
- 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 — Genossenschaft Alte Post
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed 30–50 Mbps down (sufficient for streaming); no login constraints – one-time password from reception
Small elevator serves all three floors (ground, first, second); no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader (login from hotel tablet in lobby); two daily print newspapers (Basler Zeitung, NZZ) at breakfast buffet; historic building quirks: original 18th-century wooden staircase and antique tiled stove in the restaurant area
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 12:00 (free, left in luggage room); late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 subject to CHF 30–50 (confirm at front desk)
Free luggage storage in a locked room behind reception (available day of check-in and after check-out)
Step-free access via a ramp at side entrance (ring bell for staff); wheelchair-accessible ground floor (one accessible room); upper floors only via lift (90 cm doors). No accessible bathroom bars or roll-in showers.
On-site car park (12 spaces) CHF 15.00 per night (first-come, first-served; reserve in advance); nearest public car park 'Parkhaus Riehen Dorf' (200 m, Grendelgasse 8) CHF 2.00/hour, CHF 12.00/24h; no EV charging on site – nearest public charger at Riehen Bahnhof (1 km, 22 kW Type 2, CHF 0.35/kWh)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: CHF 4.00 per person per night (incl. in room rate for most bookings; confirm at booking)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; CHF 50–100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Dorfkirche Riehen (149 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: FEG Riehen (297 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Regio Gemeinde Riehen (822 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: St. Franziskus (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Iselin-Weber-Park — 124 m · ~2 min walk
Spielzeugmuseum Riehen — 222 m · ~3 min walk
Theater am Mühlenrain — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Gehracker Spielplatz — 618 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 46 m · ~1 min walk
Amavita Riehen — 190 m · ~2 min walk
Riehen — 387 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Swiss Franc, CHF
Use ATMs at local banks or post offices for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Basel airport or train station due to poor rates and high fees.
Cards and contactless mobile pay (Apple Pay, Twint) are accepted nearly everywhere—shops, restaurants, even at market stalls. Cash is still needed for very small purchases or some village shops.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated: round up the bill in restaurants (e.g., CHF 45 → CHF 48), leave small change (CHF 1–2) for a taxi, and hotel staff don't expect tips unless exceptional service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso in a café or bakery: about CHF 3.50–4.50.
A slice of quiche or a filled roll from a bakery or supermarket: CHF 6–9.
A main course in a standard restaurant or pizzeria: CHF 18–25.
No dedicated street-food areas in Riehen; nearest cheap-eats options are supermarket takeaway counters (e.g., Coop, Migros) or bakeries.
Coop and Migros are the main budget supermarket chains in Riehen; Denner and Aldi also have branches nearby.
For affordable clothing, head to Basel city centre (e.g., H&M, C&A or second-hand shops); Riehen itself has limited options.
Buy a Tageskarte (day pass) for Basel and surroundings: CHF 8.10 (adult) or cheaper with a Halbtax card. From Basel airport, take bus 50 to Basel SBB (CHF 4.60 single), then tram 6 to Riehen.
Buy a Day Pass for local transport if you plan more than two trips; eat at Migros or Coop in-store restaurants for budget lunch menus; fill water bottles at public drinking fountains (tap water is excellent).
Good to know — Riehen
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💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Riehen, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Genossenschaft Alte Post
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 46 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Amavita Riehen — 190 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Basel SBB (main station) → Riehen Bahnhof
💡 From the station it's a 10-minute walk uphill to the hotel. For luggage, take the 34 bus instead from Bahnhof to 'Riehen Dorf'.
Basel Barfüsserplatz → Riehen Grenze
💡 Tram 6 runs along the border into Germany. Get off at 'Riehen Grenze' and walk 5 minutes south along Baselstrasse. Cheaper and more scenic than the train.
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg → Genossenschaft Alte Post, Riehen
💡 Buy a 1-day ticket for zone 10/11 (6.80 CHF) if you plan to use trams later. Bus 34 stops right at 'Riehen Dorf', a 3-minute walk from Alte Post.
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg → Genossenschaft Alte Post, Riehen
💡 Book via the airport's official taxi rank for fixed rates. Confirm the price before you get in.
About Riehen
Wikipedia ↗
Riehen (Swiss Standard German pronunciation: [ˈriːən] ; Swiss German: Rieche) is a municipality in the canton of Basel-Stadt in Switzerland. Together with the city of Basel and Bettingen, Riehen is one of three municipalities in the canton. Riehen hosts the Fondation Beyeler (a privately owned art g...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Genossenschaft Alte Post?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear courtyard. These are higher up and set back from Baselstrasse, so you get less street noise and a calmer outlook.
Which rooms should I avoid at Genossenschaft Alte Post?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any facing Baselstrasse directly. The street is a main route through Riehen, so traffic noise starts early and can be steady during peak hours.
Is Genossenschaft Alte Post noisy?
Baselstrasse is a through-road with buses and delivery vans from early morning. The hotel's rear side is much quieter, and the lift can be audible on nearby floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Genossenschaft Alte Post?
Rooms at the back overlook either the courtyard or neighbouring gardens—green and residential. The front rooms face Baselstrasse, which is functional but not scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at Genossenschaft Alte Post?
Parking is limited in Riehen—ask about their private spaces when booking. If arriving by tram, lines 6 and 14 stop right outside, so unpack before you board.
What time is check-in at Genossenschaft Alte Post?
Check-in at Genossenschaft Alte Post is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Genossenschaft Alte Post have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed 30–50 Mbps down (sufficient for streaming); no login constraints – one-time password from reception
Is there a city or tourist tax at Genossenschaft Alte Post?
CHF 4.00 per person per night (incl. in room rate for most bookings; confirm at booking)
Where can I eat cheaply near Genossenschaft Alte Post?
A slice of quiche or a filled roll from a bakery or supermarket: CHF 6–9.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Genossenschaft Alte Post?
Buy a Tageskarte (day pass) for Basel and surroundings: CHF 8.10 (adult) or cheaper with a Halbtax card. From Basel airport, take bus 50 to Basel SBB (CHF 4.60 single), then tram 6 to Riehen.
When is the best time to visit Riehen?
May, June and September: warm enough for outdoor dining and the Beyeler’s sculpture garden, with Basel city crowds manageable on weekdays. July can be hot, August gets crowded with tourists bound for Basel’s autumn fairs.
Top Attractions in Riehen
💡 Climb the church tower steps for a free view over the rooftops; the key is available at the parish office weekdays.
💡 Head upstream from the bridge at Baselstrasse to find quieter spots with shallow river access for cooling off in summer.
💡 Best in June-July when roses peak; bring your own water to rinse hands after smelling. No cafes nearby.
💡 Entry is 5 CHF, but ask for the free family pass at the Riehen tourist office (Baslerstrasse 20) if you have kids.
💡 The sculpture garden and park are free to wander; the permanent collection costs 25 CHF but the garden alone is worth the trip.