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Direct contact with the hotel Free minibar Rich organic breakfast buffet Free access to the sauna oasis Ticket for public transport in Basel CHF 10 discount
About us

The Sustainable Four-Star Hotel in Basel

Sustainable - Family-run - Fully organic - that's the GAIA Hotel right next to the SBB train station in Basel. Enjoy the comfort of a four-star city hotel and the warm hospitality of our family-run business. All of this exclusively with organic and predominantly regional products!

The Geyer family have been running this historic, boutique hotel in Basel for over 90 years. 86 charming rooms, a historic breakfast hall, and two meeting rooms shine in warm colours and are decorated with local and international art from the family collection.

"GAIA" means "Mother Earth", which embodies the entire ecosystem of our planet. The name represents our commitment to contribute to the well-being, happiness and hope of future generations.

That is why you will find only organic and biodynamic products at our GAIA Hotel - in the breakfast buffet, in the minibar, as part of our conference service, and in the sauna oasis.

Consistent sustainability, the comfort of a four-star hotel, plenty of art and history, and in addition, the warm hospitality of our family business: that is your GAIA Hotel in Basel!

Tradition and Innovation

The long History of the GAIA Hotel

The GAIA Hotel is a traditional four-star hotel that has been owned by the Geyer family since 1929. Today, the GAIA Hotel is managed by the 4th generation and looks back on a history of over 90 years. These were the most important milestones:

  • 1882: The Hotel St. Gotthard is built
  • 1902: The Hotel Bristol is built next to the Hotel St. Gotthard. Today, the historic restaurant of the Hotel Bristol is used as the breakfast room of the GAIA Hotel
  • 1929: Albert Geyer-Hofmann, the 1st, acquires the Hotel St. Gotthard
  • 1988: The old staff house of the Hotel St. Gotthard is demolished and rebuilt as an addition to the Hotel St. Gotthard
  • 1998: The Geyer family acquires the Hotel Bristol and the building becomes part of the Hotel St. Gotthard
  • 2015: Rebranding as GAIA "Mother Earth" Hotel and focusing on sustainability
  • 2017: The GAIA Hotel commits to using only organic products and officially becomes a Bio Hotel
  • 2021: The GAIA Hotel is awarded the Ibex Fairstay Gold Label and is considered a role model in terms of sustainability
  • 2022: Founding member of the "Responsible Hotels of Switzerland" association
Our motto for best service quality

"Come as a Guest, leave as a Friend."

Our mission

Highest Quality in Harmony with People and Nature

We have the highest quality standards and sustainable management; regional purchasing and environmentally friendly energy & waste cycles form the foundation of our actions.

We respect human diversity, i.e. we respect every guest and every team member with all their strengths and weaknesses. We support each team member in their personal and professional career and believe in the potential of each individual. Competent and committed employees contribute to our flexibility in responding to customer needs and reacting quickly to changing needs, trends and market conditions.

We honour and maintain the long tradition of the GAIA Hotel. However, we are always open to new ideas and make a conscious effort to constantly improve.

Short and sweet

Facts & Figures

1500+

satisfied guests according to all 5* reviews

90+

years family-run

22

motivated team members

4

generations in family ownership

Who we are

A Motivated Team

Natalie Durrer-Geyer
Natalie Durrer-Geyer

Chairman of the Board, Finance & Renovations

"precise"

Andrea Durrer-Fässler
Andrea Durrer-Fässler

Director

"enthusiastic"

Patrick Bruder
Patrick Bruder

Front Office Manager

"charming"

Susanne Bachinger
Susanne Bachinger

Leitung Hauswirtschaft & Technik

"neat"

Roman Bühler
Roman Bühler

Sales Manager

"always happy"

Together for Mother Earth

Our Sustainability Partners