GAIA HOTEL | Your sustainable hotel in Basel

Your 4* Organic Hotel in Basel

Sustainable
Family-run
Fully organic

Spend wonderful days at the family-friendly GAIA Hotel in Basel!

Children are welcome here! And Basel has so much to offer families. The Basel Zolli is not the only place where there is plenty to discover for young and old. In the Basel paper mill, for example, you and your children can try your hand at making paper and immerse yourselves in the history of paper production. Or how about an afternoon in the fantastic world of Jean Tinguely?

For your family trip to Basel, we will be happy to reserve two Smart double rooms with a connecting door or one large Gorgeous double room with two bathrooms. With the Baselcard you pay only half price for many tickets and use public transport free of charge. And what would a visit to the zoo be without a delicious ice cream? We invite you to try the famous Zolli Glacé. And if you need ideas about what else to do with children in Basel, we will be happy to tell you our secret tips!

Included in this offer:

Two Smart double rooms with connecting door or one Gorgeous double room with two bathrooms
Baselcard for free use of public transport and 50% discount on Zoo admission and many exciting museums
CHF 50.00 voucher for the zoo per family and stay, redeemable in the restaurants or souvenir shops
Organic and regional breakfast
Access to our SPA area
WIFI, telephone and minibar are included

We look forward to welcoming you!

Your GAIA Hotel Basel

Sustainable. Family-run. Fully organic.

This offer is valid for families with a maximum of two children under 13 years old. This room rate offers flexibility in your choice of accommodation. It includes taxes and service charges. The city tax is exclusive and amounts to CHF 4 per person per night. Bookings can be cancelled without charge until 2pm the day before arrival. Bookings cancelled after this time are subject to a cancellation fee of one night (100%).

Discover the culinary city of Basel!

Do you need a break from your home office? Restaurants, bars, and museums are finally open again. How about a short break in the tri-national city of Basel?

Here, the best of Switzerland, Germany and France come together, and not only in culinary terms. Discover the diverse culinary and cultural offerings in the border triangle and stay at the GAIA Hotel. With this special offer you will receive a CHF 80.00 voucher per person for a restaurant of your choice from the BeRest Group (Gasthof zum Goldenen Sternen, Noohn, Schützenhaus, Gifthüttli, Ramazotti). There is something for everyone, choose between gourmet temples, trendy restaurants or traditional “Beizen”. And in the morning, you enjoy our rich breakfast with organic products from the region.

Included in this offer:

Restaurant voucher from the BeRest Group worth CHF 80.00 per person
Organic and regional breakfast
Access to our SPA area
Baselcard for free use of public transport and 50% discount on theatre and museum admissions
WIFI, telephone and minibar are included

We look forward to welcoming you!

Your GAIA Hotel Basel

Sustainable. Family run. Fully organic.

This room rate offers flexibility in your choice of accommodation. It includes taxes and service charges. The city tax is exclusive and amounts to CHF 4 per person per night. Bookings can be cancelled without charge until 2pm the day before arrival. Bookings cancelled after this time are subject to a cancellation fee of one night (100%).

Wellness holidays during your city trip!

Why choose between a city trip and a wellness holiday? At the GAIA Hotel in Basel both are possible!

Discover Basel, the pocket-sized metropolis, and stay at the GAIA Hotel. Whether shopping, world-class museums, star-rated gastronomy, or pulsating nightlife – Basel has something for everyone. In between, relax in our cozy SPA area. Treat yourself to a soothing massage or sweat in the Finnish sauna. As a healthy start to the day, enjoy our rich breakfast with organic products from the region.

Included in this offer:

25 minutes massage per person
1 fruit basket per room and stay
Organic and regional breakfast
Access to our SPA area
Baselcard for free use of public transport and 50% discount on theatre and museum admissions
WIFI, telephone and minibar are included

We look forward to welcoming you!

Your GAIA Hotel Basel

Sustainable. Family run. Fully organic.

Surprise your sweetheart!

What is more romantic than spending the night in a 4* hotel room decorated with petals of roses? And that in a city that doesn’t have to fear the comparison with Paris. Many museums, beautiful promenades, top-class gastronomy and savoir vivre – that is Basel.

For your romantic time-out, we will decorate your room and put a bottle of apple sparkling wine in the fridge. Indulge yourself in our SPA area or enjoy romantic strolls through the city. Or visit the theatre or one of the many museums – with our Baselcard you pay only half price for tickets and use public transport for free.

Included in this offer:

Romantically decorated double room

1 bottle of apple sparkling wine per room and stay
Organic and regional breakfast
Access to our SPA area
Baselcard for free use of public transport and 50% discount on theatre and museum admissions
WIFI, telephone and minibar are included

We look forward to welcoming you!

Your GAIA Hotel Basel

Sustainable. Family run. Fully organic.

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.

“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.

Sustained 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!

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WHO WE ARE

Meet the Team

Selinda Geyer

Co-Director

Entertaining

Natalie Durrer-Geyer

Co-Director

Accurate

Stephanie Staubli

Front Office Manager

Likeable

Maja Maksan

Executive Housekeeper

Tidy

GAIA Hotel_Team Member_Sustainability Manager

Philip Moser

Marketing and Sustainabilty Manager

Serene

Aramis vom Seehain

Director of Good Mood

Comforting

Good to know

The GAIA in short

Sustainabilty

GAIA: Basel's zero-waste hotel

Sustainability in every area is fundamental for us. This year, the GAIA hotel is aiming to be a zero-waste hotel. We are working towards this with numerous initiatives:

testimonials

What People are Saying

- Helena

Gorgeous hotel, conveniently situated, extremely quiet. The rooms are very modern and the dining room is beautiful. Very friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely come back❤️ - Helena

- anouchkaballerina

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! - anouchkaballerina

- Explore19335117677

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. - Explore19335117677
- EIRE-VIAGGIO

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. - EIRE-VIAGGIO

- Sherpa07047689030

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! - Sherpa07047689030

- Bursens

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. - Bursens
- jacquesl425

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 - jacquesl425

- Serenagioia

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. - Serenagioia

- 120sydneys

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! - 120sydneys

welcome to BASEL!

A wonderful place to
enjoy your stay
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

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.

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.

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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

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.

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.

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.

LIST OF SERVICES

Complimentary services for your stay

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

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Brunch Offer

Indulge yourself in a high quality and vital organic breakfast. We are buying and offering organic products – full of nutrients, taste, and sustainable ingredients. This is our direct contribution for immediate well-being, happiness and the hopeful future of generations to come.

Coffee, tea, hot or cold chocolate, 2 kinds of fruit juices, 1 glass of sparkling apple wine, various lactose-free milk beverages
Bread buffet with various types of bread including oven-fresh “Zopf”, Croissant, gluten-free breads, various sorts of butter, yummy choices of bread spreads (also vegan), jams, honey
Choice of cereals (also gluten-free), fresh fruit salad, various fruit, selection of yoghurts, quark, dried fruits, nuts
Assorted cold cuts (in some cases without nitrate), selection of regional cheeses (from cow, sheep, and goat milk) smoked wild salmon
Scrambled eggs, omelets, fried eggs, boiled eggs, bacon, assorted Cipollata-Sausages, small selection of vegetables, golden brown roasted potato slices
Selection of pastries, pie, cake, ice-cream (in the summer)

Capacity & Set Up

Bright & Cozy

from CHF290

The rental fee includes

Room costs incl. VAT of 7.7%

Day Light

A / C

Notepads and Pens

Flipchart

White board

Beamer

Laser Pointer

WiFi

Purified water

Limited Support

Send a request now

Capacity & Set Up

BriCo

from CHF350

The rental fee includes

Room costs incl. VAT of 7.7%

Day Light

A / C

Notepads and Pens

Flipchart

White board

Beamer

Laser Pointer

WiFi

Purified water

Limited Support

Send a request now

Capacity & Set Up

GAIA

from CHF460

The rental fee includes

Room costs incl. VAT of 7.7%

Day Light

Notepads and Pens

Flipchart

White board

Beamer

WiFi

Purified water

Limited Support

Send a request

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 Spa area

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.

Spa Opening Hours:

Mo-Fr 06:00 – 10:00 am & 05:00 – 09:00 pm | Sa-Su 09:00 am – 08:00 pm

Would you like to relax? Do you feel the need to simply switch off for a few minutes and not have to think about anything? We offer the following treatments in cooperation with the RehaCity Basel:

Treatment times:

Mo-Do 07:30 – 8:00 pm | Fr 07:30 am – 7:00 pm | Sa 09:00 am – 01:00 pm

Spots are only subject to availability. If possible give us your desired date one week in advance.

Rates:
25min. treatment of your choice CHF 69 (incl. spa entrance fee)
50min. treatment of your choice CHF 135 (incl. spa entrance fee)

We recommend that you arrive 10 minutes before your appointment. In case of a delay, it is unfortunately not possible to extend the treatment beyond the agreed period. If you are unable to keep your appointment, we ask you to cancel it in writing up to 24 hours in advance. Otherwise a fee of 100% of the treatment price will be charged.