Art House Basel
Urban art hotel with Japandi minimalism. Clean lines, high-quality natural materials, and a genuine curatorial eye. Not precious about it — the vibe is creative and social rather than hushed or formal.
Book directly on the hotel's own website for the best rate plus potential upgrades and early check-in.
Why It Matters
Designed by Diener & Diener with interiors by Andrea Caputo and Salomé Fäh. The hotel integrates a live gallery program via Colab Gallery. The Terrace Club Suite holds what the hotel claims is the largest private hotel terrace in Basel. It is a Member of Design Hotels and is bookable via Marriott Bonvoy.
ART House Basel is a 4-star design hotel that opened in April 2020 in Basel's Steinenvorstadt district — a pedestrian-only street that pulses with shops, restaurants, and nightlife. The building, designed by architects Diener & Diener with interiors by Andrea Caputo and Salomé Fäh, stands out hard: its dark Alcántara Black hornfels facade (a black hornfels quarried in Spain) is a deliberate contrast to the surrounding Old Town architecture. Inside, 33 rooms across six floors take a restrained Japandi approach — natural woods, stone, marble, Hästens beds, and designer furnishings by Vitra, Artek, and Living Divani. The sixth-floor rooftop bar with two terraces is the social heart of the property, and a rotating gallery program in partnership with Colab Gallery keeps the walls interesting.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Art House Club Suite
The family or group option — a separate living area and sleeping area, plus a terrace. Recommended for four or more guests. Same design DNA as everything else; just more square footage and a door between the two areas.
Double (Hästens)
Junior Suite with Terrace
Urban interiors with a terrace that catches the evening sun. Slightly more spacious than the standard rooms, with a clear indoor-outdoor flow for that after-work drink on the terrace.
Double (Hästens)
Large Junior Suite
The most spacious non-terrace option and the recommended choice for three guests. A genuine retreat with ample room to spread out. Same design language throughout — natural materials, clean lines, no fuss.
Double (Hästens)
Medium Double Room
The sweet spot for most solo travelers and couples. At 25-30 sqm there is actual room to move around — a seating area plus workspace, all in the same natural-materials-and-Japanese-touch aesthetic. French balcony included.
Double (Hästens) · 27 sqmSmall Double Room
The entry-level room but no slouch. Floor-to-ceiling windows and a French balcony look out onto Steinenvorstadt — great for watching the street life, less great at midnight on a Friday. Hästens double bed, free minibar, Marshall speaker, Netflix, and walk-in shower with Soeder amenities.
Double (Hästens) · 22 sqmTerrace Club Suite
The flagship. At 39 sqm on the top floor with what the hotel says is the largest private hotel terrace in Basel. Breakfast with a panoramic view, regional delicacies, Marshall speakers, Netflix — it is a proper suite experience without inflated ultra-luxury pricing.
Double (Hästens) · 39 sqmUpper Queen Room with Terrace
Positioned on an upper floor with a proper terrace rather than a French balcony. Same clean Japandi fit-out, same Hästens bed. The terrace is the upgrade here — genuinely usable outdoor space for morning coffee or an evening drink above the rooftops.
Queen (Hästens)The Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The included BaselCard gives free public tram and bus access plus discounts at cultural venues including Kunstmuseum Basel, Tinguely Museum, and Fondation Beyeler — all easily reachable by foot or tram.
The sixth-floor rooftop space with its artist lounge and two terraces can be booked exclusively for private gatherings, corporate events, or MICE functions.
The rooftop bar hosts regular late-night events with DJs and live music. Open to hotel guests and the public Tuesday through Sunday from 4pm.
The hotel acts as an open gallery space in partnership with Colab Gallery in Weil am Rhein, with a focus on urban street art and young talent. Exhibitions change regularly throughout the hotel's public spaces and walls.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
All rooms are allergy-free. Accessible rooms available — contact hotel directly.
Room service available via QR code in room.
All overnight guests receive a BaselCard covering free tram and bus travel in Basel (zones 10, 11, 13, 14, 15 including EuroAirport) plus discounts on cultural and leisure activities. Guest tax of CHF 4.20/person/night applies.
Laundry service available Monday–Friday (not weekends or public holidays).
No AC by design — prohibited in new buildings under Basel-Stadt Energy Act. Hotel has a silent ventilation system that circulates fresh air when windows are closed.
Refillable sustainable Soeder products used throughout hotel and rooms.
All rooms are equipped with Hästens beds (boxspring, not slatted frame).
Every room includes a stocked minibar with water, coffee, and tea at no charge.
Steinen parking garage at Steinenschanze 5 — 300m / 5-minute walk from hotel. CHF 25/day.
EV charging available at the property.
Dogs welcome. Dog package CHF 25/night includes dog bed, water bowl, and food bowl.
No pool on property.
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