Royal Hotel - Urban Living, Basel ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Schwarzwaldallee 179, Basel, Switzerland, 4058

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“The hotel is perfectly situated right by the Basel station, making it a breeze to explore the city and beyond!”view full review

Royal Hotel - Urban Living offers modern accommodations in the heart of urban Basel, featuring personalized services and a family-friendly environment. The 4-star Basel hotel provides amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet, a business center, and a self-check-in terminal for 24/7 access.

Rooms & Amenities

The 15 spacious and individually decorated rooms at Royal Hotel - Urban Living include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, mini bars, and Nespresso coffee machines. Guests also benefit from complimentary toiletries and ironing facilities. Some rooms feature balconies and offer views of the inner courtyard.

Dining Options & Nearby Restaurants

Royal Hotel - Urban Living features the on-site Minamoto restaurant, serving a selection of healthy Japanese dishes made with fresh ingredients. Nearby dining options include MI Restaurant & Lounge and Matt & Elly Brewery & Kitchen, both within a 0.5 km radius.

Services & Local Area

Guests at Royal Hotel - Urban Living receive a BaselCard upon check-in, providing free use of public transport within Basel. The hotel offers express check-in and check-out, as well as luggage storage services. Attractions such as the Fine Arts Museum Basel and the Zoo Basel are easily accessible, each within 3 km.

Family-Friendly Experience

The hotel offers a family package that includes a scavenger hunt through Basel for children, along with a shoulder bag and diploma as presents. This experience is designed to enhance family bonding while exploring the city.

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Royal Hotel - Urban Living offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Junior Suite Balcony

2 persons

295 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Cosy Room

2 persons

220 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Heating

Bathtub

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Family Room

4 persons

270 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Comfort Double Room

3 persons

220 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

Royal Hotel - Urban Living offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast

“The breakfast was good, featuring an array of options, including thoughtful lactose-free selections that made my morning truly enjoyable.” view full review

Comfortable Retreat

“The room was exceptionally clean and boasted a comfortable bed, ensuring a restful night's sleep after a day of exploring.” view full review

Smooth Check-in

“The automated check-in process was seamless and efficient, making my arrival and departure hassle-free.” view full review

Sparkling Clean

“The bathroom facilities were spotless, providing a refreshing experience each morning before heading out.” view full review

Facilities: Great

8.4/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Concierge desk
Pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Shops/Commercial services
Shoe shine service

Children

Cots
Playpen

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
In-room sink

Bathroom

Bathtub
Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
Mobile phone charger
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Royal Hotel - Urban Living Location

Schwarzwaldallee 179, Basel, Switzerland, 4058

Map view

Schwarzwaldallee 179, Basel, Switzerland, 4058

City landmarks

Museum

Jean Tinguely Museum

3400 ft

Park

Tierpark Lange Erlen

4900 ft

Church

Basler Munster

1.1 mi

Event hall

Congress Center Basel

2600 ft

Museum

Basel Historical Museum

1.3 mi

Museum

Fine Arts Museum Basel

1.1 mi

Zoo

Zoo Basel

1.9 mi

Museum

Basel Paper Mill Museum

1.0 mi

Event hall

Messe Basel

2300 ft

Bus Station

Gate of Spalen

1.3 mi

Museum

Museum Klingental

5300 ft

Square

Muensterplatz

1.1 mi

Museum

Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel

5000 ft

Bridge

Middle Bridge

1.5 mi

Stadium

Stadion St Jakobpark

1.8 mi

Landmark

Basler Messeturm

2100 ft

Landmark

Art Basel

2100 ft

Landmark

Helvetia on a journey

4600 ft

Landmark

Clarakirche Basel

3600 ft

Museum

Swiss Architecture Museum

1.3 mi

Landmark

Roche Tower

2900 ft

Public Building

Rathaus

1.1 mi

Museum

Natural History Museum of Basel

1.2 mi

Botanical Garden

University of Basel Botanical Garden

1.3 mi

Church

Matthauskirche

3500 ft

Landmark

Basel Museum of Ancient Art and Ludwig Collection

1.5 mi

Event hall

Ausstellungsraum Klingental

5000 ft

Landmark

Gate of Saint Alban

1.1 mi

Museum

Toy Worlds Museum Basel

1.4 mi

Nearby

Square

Messeplatz

1800 ft

Restaurants

Les Garecons

700 ft

Schwarzwaldallee 200 Badischen Bahnhof

Marche Basel-Weil

800 ft

A2/a5

Bar Rouge

2000 ft

Messeplatz 10 Haltestelle Messeplatz; TRAM Linie 1,2,6,14,15

Skylounche Ramada Plaza Basel

1500 ft

Messeplatz 12 30. Stockwerk

Angolo Italiano

2100 ft

Maulbeerstrasse 34

Matt & Elly Brewery & Kitchen

1800 ft

Erlenmattstrasse 93

Restaurant Heimat

2200 ft

Erlenstrasse 59

Restaurant Grill25

2200 ft

Messeplatz 25 Swissotel Le Plaza Basel

Cote Jardin

2600 ft

Schoenaustrasse 10

Brasserie Monsieur Verseau

2300 ft

Messeplatz 20a 4058 Basel

Getting around

City Centre

Basel18 min · 5000 ft

Airports

Kloten (ZRH)132 min · 54.6 mi

Belp (BRN)163 min · 67.5 mi

Train

Badischer Bahnhof3 min · 700 ft

Basel SBB30 min · 1.6 mi

Bus

Bus stop15 min · 4000 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible at a location nearby at CHF 20 per day.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of CHF 18 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Portuguese

Year renovated:

2009

Number of rooms:

Former name

Hotel Royal

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Royal Hotel - Urban Living from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 503 verified reviews

8.3/10

Great

89%

Recommend

Breakfast

8.1/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Comfort

8.8/10

Facilities

8.4/10

Free Wi-Fi

9.1/10

Location

8.9/10

Paid Wi-Fi

7.0/10

Staff

9.2/10

Value for money

8.4/10

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