Essential by Dorint Basel City
- Pet friendly
- Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Connecting rooms
- Gym
- Bar
- Laundry
Essential by Dorint Basel City is a four-star hotel in central Basel, at Schoenaustrasse 10. It suits travellers who want a restaurant, bar and fitness room on site, with the Basel Badischer Bahnhof station and the Musical Theatre within a short walk.
Essential by Dorint Basel City is a four-star hotel built in 2002, with a restaurant, a bar and lounge, a café and a garden terrace. Guests can use the fitness room, store luggage at reception, rent bicycles and rely on a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff. The breakfast buffet is available for a supplement from 06:30 to 10:00, and room service runs at limited hours.
The hotel sits in the city centre, with the Musical Theatre Basel 1 min walk away and the Congress Center Basel 8 min walk away. Marktplatz is a 19 min walk, and Basel Badischer Bahnhof station is 8 min away on foot. Several restaurants, including Tapeo Tapas Bar La Terraza, CHiCKPEA and Angolo Italiano, are each 2 min away, while the Carambolage bar and Musical Bar are also 2 min away. Basel EuroAirport is a 13 min drive.
Essential by Dorint Basel City : who is it for?
The hotel suits business travellers, since it has four meeting rooms and a 183 square metre conference space. Families will find that children stay free, and cyclists can use the bicycle rental and bike parking, with walking and cycling trails nearby. Guests who like a night out will appreciate that several bars and a nightclub are within 4 min walk.
Is its price a good deal?
Only prices actually recorded by RoomForNight for one night, never estimates.
Since October 25, 2026: from €156 to €219 a night, over 4 readings.
Weekdays (Sunday to Thursday nights)
€176 on average
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21% cheaper
Median price €278, across 33 hotels
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13% cheaper
Median price €252, across 5 hotels
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6% more expensive
Median price €206, across 94 hotels
Essential by Dorint Basel City : which rooms?
Room prices checked on October 26, 2026 for the night of November 25, 2026, converted from US dollars to euros at the European Central Bank rate. The exact rate is shown by our partner when you book. Room types offered by the hotel on Hotels.com. Availability and rates when you book.
Where is Essential by Dorint Basel City ?
Distance from Essential by Dorint Basel City to the centre of Bâle: 1.3 km, as the crow flies.
Open in Google MapsEssential by Dorint Basel City : what to do around it?
Landmarks
- Théâtre musical de Bâle1 min walk
- Congress Center Basel8 min walk
- Marktplatz19 min walk
- Bâle (BSL-EuroAirport)13 min drive
Where to eat nearby?
- Tapeo Tapas Bar La TerrazaSpanish cuisine2 min walk
- CHiCKPEARestaurant2 min walk
- Le SRestaurant2 min walk
- Angolo ItalianoPizzeria2 min walk
- NuaAsian cuisine2 min walk
- SMUK Café BarCafé3 min walk
Where to go out at night?
- CarambolageBar2 min walk
- Musical BarPub2 min walk
- Qbarana Lounge BarBar3 min walk
- HeimatNightclub4 min walk
- pusat cafe barBar4 min walk
What to see nearby?
- an der TangentePark3 min walk
- BasiliskenbrunnenAttraction6 min walk
- ErlenmattparkPark6 min walk
- RosentalanlagePark7 min walk
- ClaramattePark7 min walk
- Garten SandgrubePark8 min walk
How to get around?
- Basel Badischer BahnhofTrain station8 min walk
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Straight-line distances from the hotel, estimated walking times. openstreetmap.org/copyright · Powered by Geoapify
Amenities, fees, rooms and landmarks: information provided by the hotel on Hotels.com.
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Essential by Dorint Basel City : frequently asked questions
Essential by Dorint Basel City : where is the hotel?+
Essential by Dorint Basel City is in Basel, in the Centre-ville de Bâle area. Address: Schoenaustrasse 10, 4058 Basel. Théâtre musical de Bâle is a 1 min walk away. Distance from Essential by Dorint Basel City to the centre of Bâle: 1.3 km, as the crow flies.
Essential by Dorint Basel City : how much is a night?+
The latest recorded price is €163 for the night of November 25, 2026 (recorded on October 26, 2026). Since October 25, 2026, our readings range from €156 to €219.
Essential by Dorint Basel City : what transport is nearby?+
Around the hotel: Basel Badischer Bahnhof (Train station, 8 min walk).
Essential by Dorint Basel City : where to eat nearby?+
Around the hotel: Tapeo Tapas Bar La Terraza (Restaurant, 2 min walk), CHiCKPEA (Restaurant, 2 min walk), and Le S (Restaurant, 2 min walk).
Essential by Dorint Basel City : where to go out at night?+
Around the hotel: Carambolage (Bar, 2 min walk), Musical Bar (Pub, 2 min walk), and Qbarana Lounge Bar (Bar, 3 min walk).
Essential by Dorint Basel City : what to see nearby?+
Around the hotel: an der Tangente (Park, 3 min walk), Basiliskenbrunnen (Attraction, 6 min walk), and Erlenmattpark (Park, 6 min walk).
Essential by Dorint Basel City : which room types?+
The hotel offers, among others: Essential Triple Room, 18 m², sleeps 3 (18 m², Sleeps 3), Essential Double Room, 18 m², sleeps 2 (18 m², Sleeps 2), Superior Double Room, 18 m², sleeps 2 (18 m², Sleeps 2), Apartment, 35 m², sleeps 4 (35 m², Sleeps 4), and Essential Single Room, 14 m², sleeps 1 (14 m², Sleeps 1).
Essential by Dorint Basel City : is there parking?+
Yes, the hotel lists parking.
Essential by Dorint Basel City : are pets allowed?+
Yes, the hotel accepts pets.
Essential by Dorint Basel City : is the Wi-Fi free?+
Yes, the hotel lists free Wi-Fi.
Is breakfast included at Essential by Dorint Basel City?+
Breakfast is a buffet offered daily from 06:30 to 10:00 for an additional charge. It is served at the on-site restaurant Cote Jardin.
Can children stay for free?+
Yes, the hotel offers free stays for children.
Is the hotel accessible for guests using a wheelchair?+
The hotel has an elevator, and the path to it is wheelchair accessible. The access route is step-free and well lit, and it has low-height counters and sinks.
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