WHY book the GAIA Hotel
5 Reasons
Sustainability
Fully organic and mostly regional products
BaselCard
Free usage of public transport & many discounts
Location
Very central next to the train station
Sauna
Sauna, Kneipp pool, rain showers and relaxing zone
Art & Charme
86 charming and unique rooms
INSPIRATION
The GAIA Signature Experience
Discover the Basel Region by e-Bike
Book the GAIA Hotel and receive the BaselCard, with which you can rent an e-bike for only CHF 20 a day and get discounts on many attractions. For your tour to the most amazing museums and recreational areas in the Basel region, you will receive our organic snack bag. And of course, we will reveal you our favorite routes and insider tips. For example, visit by e-bike…
Images: © Basel Tourismus, © www.markniedermann.ch, © Macarena Kralj/Goetheanum
Good to know: The BaselCard is included in every rate of the GAIA Hotel.
Specials
Enjoying the autumn in Basel
#RomanticSpecial
Surprise your Seeetheart!
From CHF 107.00 per person and night
This offer includes:
- Romantically decorated double room
- One bottle of apple sparkling wine per room and stay
- Organic and regional breakfast
- Access to our sauna
- Baselcard for free use of public transport, discount on e-bike rent and 50% discount on theatre and museum admissions
- WIFI, telephone and minibar are included
- Free late check-out until 02.00 pm
- Free early check-in on request
- Flexible cancellation until one day before arrival
#CulinarySpecial
Discover the culinary City of Basel!
From CHF 145.00 per person and night
This offer includes:
- Restaurant* voucher from the BeRest Group worth CHF 80.00 per person (Gasthof zum Goldenen Sternen, Noohn, Schützenhaus, Gifthüttli, Ramazotti)
- Organic and regional breakfast
- Access to our sauna
- Baselcard for free use of public transport, discount on e-bike rent and 50% discount on theatre and museum admissions
- WIFI, telephone and minibar are included
- Free early check-in / late check-out on request
- Flexible cancellation until one day before arrival
*Important: The restaurants of the BeRest Group are not located in the hotel.
#ArtSpecial
Meet Camille Pissarro in Basel!
From CHF 114.00 per person and night
From September 2021 to January 2022, the Kunstmuseum Basel will be showing 180 paintings by Camille Pissarro and his friends in a special exhibition. Benefit from our offer for art enthusiasts.
This offer includes:
- 50% museum admission with the BaselCard
- Comprehensive Pissarro monograph waiting for you in your room (one per room)
- Coffee and cake at the Bistro Kunstmuseum (per person)
- 20% discount on the Pissarro exhibition catalog
- One bottle of organic Prosecco DOC, 7.5 dl
- Baselcard for free use of public transport, discount on e-bike rental and 50% reduction on theater and museum tickets
- Organic and regional breakfast
- Access to our sauna
- WIFI, telephone and minibar are included
- Free early check-in / late check-out on request
- Flexible cancellation up to one day before arrival
To book one of our specials simply click on the button “BOOK NOW” and you will be taken to our booking tool. First, select the desired dates and room category. After that, all our available prices and specials will be displayed again and you can easily compare and choose the best option. Alternatively, you can call us on +41 (0) 61 225 13 13 or send an e-mail to welcome@gaiahotel.ch.
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testimonials
What People are Saying
Séjour en couple L'appartement est juste parfait, décoré avec goût. Le service hotelier est excellent et l'accueil a été chaleureux. Le petit déjeuner servi en chambre était savoureux. Parking juste à côté
Nous reviendrons avec plaisir!
Stadtbummel und Freunde Besuch Zentrale Lage, Nähe Bahnhof, Zimmer zum Innenhof ruhig. Gut auch mit dem PW erreichbar. Sauber und alles vorhanden was man braucht. Gutes Frühstück. Innenstadt alles zu Fuss machbar oder sehr gute Anbindungen an ÖV. - Great - Organic hotel Great place, a surprise in a way, great value, very well located and lovely food. I ordered room service and had breakfast, also a free mini bar with all organic drinks. A link the the suppliers would be great.
Sherilyn on reception was super helpful. I will definitely stay here again. Very good location We stayed for 2 nights and were really happy with our room, the location and the great breakfast. Staff were super friendly and loved the gorgeous dog who was part of the family. Right near trains, trams and shopping. We loved it! Very cozy hotel with friendly staff Basel Public transportation is exceptional and covers all the city. For this reason the hotel location is perfect since it is next to the railway station with a car public parking right below. Breakfast is exceptional and staff very friendly and helpful. - Hôtel soigné et accueil charmant A côté de la gare et d'une grande station de tramway
Excellent accueil
Chambre et salle de bain impeccables
Petit-déjeuner correct
Bon rapport qualité prix pour la Suisse
Nous conseillons cet établissement Wochenendaufenthalt Von A-Z eifach ein super Hotel. Freundliches und sehr zuvorkommendes Personal. Alles hat bestens geklappt! Wunderschöner Frühstückssaal mit einem Frühstücksbuffet, das alle Wünsche erfüllt! Das Zimmer gross und gut ausgestattet. Everything perfect (and beyond) Never have I set foot in a hotel that. exceeded my expectations like Gaia hotel did. Their sincere friendliness is unusual for these times, and so are their services. The hotel is clean but not boring, quiet yet right next to the train station, and the breakfast is outstanding. Literally not a single point of improvement!
Welcome to our HOTEL!
Come as a Guest, leave as a Friend!
The Geyer family has been running what was formerly known as the Hotel St. Gotthard in Basel since 1929; from October 1st 2015 it has been called the GAIA HOTEL. 86 charming rooms, a historic breakfast room, and two meeting rooms shine in warm colors and are decorated with local and international art objects from the family collection.
“GAIA” means “Mother Earth”, who personifies the entire ecosystem of our planet. The name represents our commitment to doing our bit for the wellbeing, happiness and hope of future generations.
You will therefore find that in the GAIA Hotel we provide exclusively regional organic and biodynamic products – in the minibar, as part of our conference services, and in the spa.
Consequent sustainability, the comfort of a four-star hotel, modern technology – plus the warm hospitality from our family business: that’s the GAIA Hotel in Basel in a nutshell!
Centralbahnstrasse 13-15
4051 Basel | Switzerland
based on all 5* reviews
family-run
team members
family-owned
WHO WE ARE
Meet the Team
Natalie Durrer-Geyer
Accurate
Patrick Bruder
Charming
Maja Maksan
Tidy
Philip Moser
Serene
Good to know
The GAIA in short
Fully organic and mostly regional products
Vegan-, vegetarian- and allergy-friendly choices
10-minute walk to the city center
15-minute bus ride to the Euroairport
Opposite the main train station
No smoking on hotel premises
Check-in at 3pm / Check-out at 12pm
Pets very welcome
Parking facility in vicinity
Sustainabilty
GAIA: Basel's zero-Waste hotel
Our Name is a Commitment
Sustainability in every area is fundamental for us. The GAIA hotel is aiming to become a zero-waste hotel. We are working towards this with numerous initiatives:
Images: © Zoo Basel, © Sapocycle Foundation, CC
The GAIA Hotel and its sustainability measures in the media:
Interview in the podcast Green City Guide Basel
Click here
An article about the GAIA Hotel in the Umwelt Agenda Basel
Click here
Contribution to the programme Schweiz Aktuell on Swiss television
Click here
Our sustainability partners:
Welcome To Basel
Basel: "Culture Unlimited"
The GAIA Hotel is located directly opposite the SBB train station in Basel, just ten minutes away from the historic old town – making it an ideal setting-off point, whether you are in Basel for a business meeting or enjoying a private weekend excursion to the city.
More than virtually any other city, Basel stands for cultural delights. With more than 40 museums – many of them world-famous – you can find art, culture and design to suit every interest. For example, discover:
- the Kunstmuseum Basel
- the Beyeler Foundation
- the Museum Tinguely
- the Vitra Design Museum
- the Antikenmuseum Basel
- the Cartoonmuseum Basel
- and many more
Not to mention 20 theatre stages, numerous galleries, all kinds of musical and literary offerings, sights both modern and historical, fascinating excursions and shopping opportunities.
To round off the “Basel experience”, there are any number of internationally famous events: Basel Fasnacht and Morgestraich, the Baselworld watch and jewellery show, the ARTBasel art fair, the Basel autumn fair, the Basel Tattoo and many others.
Of course, Basel also has all kinds of delicious options when it comes to food & drink. We will be happy to recommend you our favourite restaurant for any taste, and tell you where you can find famous specialities such as Basler Läckerli biscuits, Magenmorsellen, Dybli, Burgermeistli etc.
Visiting Basel
BaselCard
As a guest of the GAIA hotel, you also benefit from the BaselCard that we give you at check-in. It includes free public transport, 50% discount on entry to the museums, zoo, theatres… and much more.
BaselCard free services
- Use of public transport
- WiFi at 17 hotspots
One-off discount of 50% for
- Museum entry
- Entry to the Basel zoo
- Entry to the Basel theatre (only applies to evening tickets)
- A 2h tour on the sightseeing bus
- Tour of the old town
- Scheduled boat trip with the Basler Passenger Shipping Company (Balser Personenschifffahrt)
- Guest Bike Basel for just CHF 20 a day
- For more details click here
Sweet Dreams
Our Most Popular Rooms
Sleep as though you were in the lap of Mother Earth herself: Our 86 bright, generously-proportioned individual rooms, double rooms and one apartment are decorated in traditional style using warm, cozy colors and high-quality materials.
The SMART Double
Our Smart Double rooms are arranged with elegant furniture in classic shapes and quality materials. They are designed for comfort and convenience. These rooms are fitted with either a Queen size bed or Twin double bed and come with either a shower or bathtub.
Allergy friendly
18 sqm
Shower or bathtub
TV 32“ Flat panel
Direct telephony
WiFi
Working desk
Safe
Air Conditioning
Minibar & Water kettle
Bathrobe & Slippers
Cosmetic articles & hairdryer
The GORGEOUS King
Our Gorgeous Double rooms are spacious and refined. Some of these rooms have two stories or even two bathrooms. They are great for longer stays. These rooms can be fitted with a King size bed or a Twin double bed and come with a shower or bathtub.
Allergy friendly
36 sqm
Shower & Bathtub
TV 32“ Flat panel
Direct telephony
WiFi
Working desk
Safe
Cooling system
Minibar & Water kettle
Bathrobe & Slippers
Cosmetic articles & hairdryer
Sitting area
Nespresso coffee machine
The AWESOME Apartment
Our Awesome Apartment is truly exclusive. This luminous and open home-away-from-home offers a walk-in closet and kitchenette and is designed for luxury and wellbeing. The apartment is fitted with a King size bed and comes with a jacuzzi and a seperate shower.
Allergy friendly
65 sqm
Shower & bathtub
2 TV 32“ Flat panels
Direct telephony
WiFi
Working desk
Safe
Air Conditioning
Minibar & Water kettle
Bathrobe & Slippers
Cosmetic articles & hairdryer
Sitting area
Nespresso coffee machine
LIST OF SERVICES
Complimentary services for your stay
Hairdryer
Ironing room
Suitcase Storage
24/7 Support
Happy conferencing
Our Meeting Rooms
The rooms BRIGHT & COZY can be combined for seminars, training sessions and business occasions, providing space for up to 40 guests.
Both are well equipped and offer the ideal venue for small meetings, private conversations, or an undisturbed workspace.
The in the Belle Époque style developed banqueting room GAIA reveals itself as a unique jewel for a Sunday brunch, workshops and events.
PRICING TABLE
- Alsacian Tarte Flambée per item CHF 15
diameter about 20cm
- Apéro package per person CHF 38
amuse bouches, small sandwiches, mini quiches, vegetable dip and nuts
- Chips & nuts per person CHF 4
- Coffe break per person CHF 15
includes coffee, tea, orange juice or apple juice, yogourt, power bar, croissants in the morning
and fruit basket, sweet pastry in the afternoon - Conference phone flat rate CHF 25
- Cup of coffee or tea per item CHF 4.50
- Cup of coffee and croissant or sweet pastry per person CHF 6
- Cup of coffee and fruits per person CHF 8
- NiRo Barrique Pinot Noir per item CHF 55
0.75 L
- NiRo Rosé or Sauvignon Blanc per item CHF 50
0.75 L
- Orange Juice per item CHF 12
0.75 L
- Presentation toolbox flat rate CHF 20
- Pizza per item CHF 15
Margarita, Diavolo, Vegetariana
- Quiche per item CHF 20
cheese, spinach, saisonal, onion (700g - for about 8 people)
- Sandwiches per sandwich CHF 8
cheese, ham, turkey or salami, vegan option on request
- Soft drinks per item CHF 5
0.33 L
sunny-orange, orange-cola, grape-fruit, black-cola, fresh-lemon - Sunday Brunch (for groups of 15 guests or more) per adult CHF 39
Children from 6 to 12 years - CHF 19.50 | Children up to 5 years - free of charge
- Unser Bier per item CHF 5
0.33 L
Capacity & Set Up
Bright & Cozy
Class - 16 people
Block - 16 people
U-Shape - 16 people
Cocktail - 20 people
Theater- 20 people
Banquet - not recommended
The rental fee includes
Capacity & Set Up
BriCo
Class - 32 people
Block - 32 people
U-Shape - 32 people
Cocktail - 40 people
Theater- 40 people
Banquet - not recommended
The rental fee includes
Capacity & Set Up
GAIA
Class - 20 people
Block - 20 people
U-Shape - 20 people
Cocktail - 70 people
Theater- 45 people
Banquet - 55 people
The rental fee includes
GAIA close-up
GAIA with theater set-up
BriCo with class set up
BriCo with theater up
BriCo with block set up
BriCo with u-shape set up
Relax
Our Sauna
The desire for relaxation, the longing to find a balance between mind, body and spirit, between work and leisure, as well as the need to live in harmony with the natural rhythms are increasingly present within each of us. Wellness is a magic formula designed to nourish and satisfy these needs. Treat yourself to a moment of pleasure in our sauna, Kneipp basin, the relaxation area or to a massage of your choice.
Covid-19 Update
The sauna with Kneipp basin, rain showers and relaxation area is exclusively available to you for one hour after prior reservation. Due to the increased demand and Covid-19 restrictions, the slots are booked up quickly, especially on weekends. Please reserve your slot via welcome@gaiahotel.ch between 9.00 am and 8.00 pm, always on the full hour. Please note that the reservation is only valid after our confirmation.
Sauna visiting hours:
Daily from 9.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m., each on the full hour (e.g. 9.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m., 11.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. etc.).
Massages are only available on request.
our location
How to Reach Us
Centralbahnstrasse 13-15
4051 Basel | Switzerland
We are happy to answer your questions or give you directions via phone.
+41 61 225 1313
If you are on the go and still want to ask a question, simply drop us an e-mail.
welcome@gaiahotel.ch
