Hotels of Earth

Merian am Rhein

★ 2 Rheingasse, Basel, BS, 4058, Basel, CH

5.6 guest rating· 22 reviews

About this hotel

Welcome to Merian am Rhein, your gateway to the vibrant city of Basel!

Exceptional Location

Nestled in the heart of Basel City Centre, our hostel is a stone's throw away from iconic attractions such as Martinskirche and Basel University. Explore the stunning architecture and rich history just a short walk from your doorstep.

Comfort & Connectivity

Enjoy your stay in one of our 64 inviting guestrooms equipped with flat-screen televisions and complimentary wireless internet. Stay connected and entertained, while our helpful housekeeping is available upon request.

Effortless Convenience

Experience hassle-free travel with our express check-in and check-out services. Plus, our property features an elevator for easy access, ensuring that your stay is as comfortable as possible.

Experience Basel like never before at Merian am Rhein—book your stay now!

Rooms & rates

Pick your dates — prices are live, not cached.

Standard Suite

Sleeps 6 · 60 m² · 2× Twin bed, 2× Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

<p><strong>2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds</strong></p><p>646-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 10-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - A down duvet </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh towels (on request), heating, and fresh bed sheets every 7 days </p> <p><b>Accessibility</b> - Area rugs in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, bed sheets not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Comfort Single Room

Sleeps 1 · 23 m² · Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

<p><strong>1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p>248-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 10-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - A down duvet </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh towels (on request), heating, and fresh bed sheets every 7 days </p> <p><b>Accessibility</b> - Area rugs in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, bed sheets not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 30 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

<p><strong>2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>323-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 10-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - A down duvet </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh towels (on request), heating, and fresh bed sheets every 7 days </p> <p><b>Accessibility</b> - Area rugs in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, bed sheets not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Superior Single Room, River View

Sleeps 1 · 23 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>248-sq-foot room, balcony with river views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 10-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - A down duvet </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh towels (on request), heating, and fresh bed sheets every 7 days </p> <p><b>Accessibility</b> - Area rugs in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, bed sheets not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Economy Single Room

Sleeps 1 · 21 m² · Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

<p><strong>1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p>226-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 10-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - A down duvet </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh towels (on request), heating, and fresh bed sheets every 7 days </p> <p><b>Accessibility</b> - Area rugs in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, bed sheets not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Comfort Double Room, River View

Sleeps 2 · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Safety deposit box
  • Heating

<p><strong>2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>Overlooking the river</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 10-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - A down duvet </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh towels (on request), heating, and fresh bed sheets every 7 days </p> <p><b>Accessibility</b> - Area rugs in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, bed sheets not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Superior Double Room, River View

Sleeps 2 · 22 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Safety deposit box
  • Heating

<p><strong>2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>237-sq-foot room, balcony with river views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 10-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - A down duvet </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh towels (on request), heating, and fresh bed sheets every 7 days </p> <p><b>Accessibility</b> - Area rugs in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, bed sheets not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Single Room with Sofa Bed

Sleeps 3 · 22 m² · Twin bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

<p><strong>1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>237-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 10-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - A down duvet </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh towels (on request), heating, and fresh bed sheets every 7 days </p> <p><b>Accessibility</b> - Area rugs in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, bed sheets not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Junior Suite with River View

Sleeps 4 · 45 m² · 2× Twin bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Safety deposit box
  • Heating

<p><strong>2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>484-sq-foot room with river views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 10-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - A down duvet </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh towels (on request), heating, and fresh bed sheets every 7 days </p> <p><b>Accessibility</b> - Area rugs in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, bed sheets not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Elevator
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Express check-out
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

© OpenStreetMap contributors

2 Rheingasse, Basel, BS, 4058, Basel, CH

What guests say5.622 reviews

+ Clean and well-organized rooms+ Good coffee and breakfast options− Poor customer service− Old and worn-out facilities− No air conditioning in rooms
Cleanliness6.9
Service3.9
Location6.4
Room Quality4.9
Amenities5.9
Value for Money4.9

Guest review

6.0

- Aucun service hormis le café/croissant du matin - Oreille dans un mauvais état. - Taille de la chambre correcte, mais salle de bain et douce très très petite - Logiciel de check-in / check-out qui ne fonctionne pas bien et il n'y a pas de réception - Trés moyen dans l'ensemble - Bonne localisation

Jean · 2025-10-03

Guest review

4.0

Zu einer Aufenthalt kam es garnicht - wurde einfach nicht auf Email-Anfragen - weder von Expedia, noch von mir persönlich - reagiert. Datumsänderung sollte vorgenommen werden gegen Gebühr, dazu kam es garnicht. Musste meiner Reise in die Schweiz deswegen abbrechen, aber bezahlen soll ich das Hotel, die ohne Rezeption ist am WE und nur mit Code zu betreten wäre. Das lasse ich so nicht stehen. Der Fehler lag nicht an mir - gab reichlich Zeit das Datum zu ändern, nur wenn keine Reaktion vom Personal kommt- wie hätte ich da reinkommen sollen an dem Sonntagabend. Eine Schande! Cecelia W.

Cecelia · 2025-09-17

Übertrag meine Erwartungen, top Empfehlung

10.0

Das einchecken war etwas unverständlich aber ging nach einigen Anläufen (Res. Nummer wurde nicht erkannt). Sehr saubere Zimmer und Badezimmer, liebevoll hergerichtet mit allem was man benötigt. Top ist der Kaffee to go mit Aussicht auf den Rhein, tolle Lounge mit frischen Früchten und Croissants zum Frühstück. Ich bin sehr überrascht, über die Sauberkeit und die Ausstattung und kann es sehr empfehlen, wenn man auf Schnickschnack verzichten kann.

Andrea · 2025-09-07

Guest review

2.0

Måske et af de dårligste hoteller jeg nogensinde har boet på, særligt til prisen. Hotellet fremstår meget gammelt og slidt. Der er absolut ingen service og det er umuligt at komme i kontakt med hotellet når man prøver at ringe. Der er ikke noget A/C på værelserne og den eneste måde at få kølet rummet er ved at åbne døren på den lille altan ud til en meget populært område med undeserving til klokken 1 om natten.

Verified traveler · 2025-08-21

Guest review

6.0

it seems like an old style hotel

Klaus · 2025-08-07

Guest review

8.0

Lovely hotel very clean but on air conditioning

Darren · 2025-07-13

Good to know

Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

›Pets

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

›Noise policy

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

›Pets

Pets allowed

›General

Professional property host/manager

›Pets

Only dogs are allowed

›Pets

Service animals are allowed