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Offering free WiFi and city views, Special Retreat Apartment & Home-Office & Workplace is an accommodation set in a central area of Basel, just 500 metres from Messe Basel and less than 1 km from Kunstmuseum Basel. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 1.1 km from Basel Cathedral. The accommodation offers a concierge service and private check-in and check-out for guests. The spacious apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. This apartment also has a balcony that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. A minimarket is available at the apartment. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Basel, like walking tours. Guests at Special Retreat Apartment & Home-Office & Workplace can enjoy table tennis on-site, or go cycling or hiking in the surroundings. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Pfalz Basel, Architectural Museum and Badischer Bahnhof.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Basel, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Basel
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • F
    Franziska
    Australia Australia
    The apartment is spacious and comfortable. The beds are amazingly comfortable and the apartment block and area for a large city are amazingly quiet. 5 min walking distance from a main train hub that can take you anywhere in the city and 7 min walk...
  • Zara
    Ireland Ireland
    Property is very central. Lovely and modern everything you need in one place. Complementary Netflix is a nice touch on the tv Cooking facilities are greats and extra left by the landlord such as sugar and teas. Which is a nice touch. Plus the...
  • Elena
    Singapore Singapore
    I had a delightful stay at this apartment— clear and exceptionally comfortable. The ease of access via public transportation made exploring the city a breeze. The hosts were welcoming, adding a warm touch to the overall experience. Highly...
  • Daria
    Russia Russia
    I liked that instructions were clear and it was easy to communicate with hosts. Appartment is very big and stylish. There were everything you need inside and even special welcome gift!
  • Nikol
    Greece Greece
    Everything you need for your stay in Bassel. The apartment was spacious, perfectly clean! Close to the centre, but quite. We could easily stay for a long time!
  • Elizabeth
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very clean. Close to the tram and thus close to train station. Great communication from host. Has really paid attention to details that every tourist may need.
  • Takemi
    Japan Japan
    The staff was helpful in answering to my questions
  • Attematic
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Great, spatious apartment with all needed facilities for a longer stay. Modern setting with couch, table and Bluetooth speakers. Kitchen is fit for great meals and in the evening you can lounge on the terrace (there are two). Situated walking...
  • Günter
    Germany Germany
    Die Wohnung ist super. Lage, Ausstattung etc waren top. Sehr grosse Wohnung und schöne Einrichtung.
  • Monika
    Germany Germany
    Großzügig, gut ausgestattet und sehr aufmerksam vorbereitet! Ideal für Kongressteilnahme im Congress Center Basel.

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Stefan & Daniel

Company review score: 9.1Based on 299 reviews from 8 properties
8 managed properties

Company information

You and your companion will receive the "BaselCard" for your entire stay. The "BaselCard" includes free use of public transport and Wi-Fi hotspots in the city as well as a 50% discount on admission to all museums, the zoo, the Basel Theater, boat trips, city and sightseeing tours. The card is available for you in physical form in the apartment. In any case, the transfer from Basel airport or the train stations to us is already free with the booking confirmation from Booking. So we offer you everything you need for a pleasant stay in Basel and hope you will enjoy your stay in our first-class oasis of well-being.

Property information

The 80 m2 loft-like 2.5 room luxury apartment is stylishly furnished and offers a unique atmosphere with its vintage/shabby chic/bohemian/modern style furniture. In addition, you will find a range of extras that clearly exceed the standards of average Booking apartments. The modern, fully equipped kitchen with high-quality induction stove, automatic steamer, hot oven, efficient dishwasher, healthy smoothie maker, fragrant coffee machine, etc., has everything you need to cater for yourself. Coffee pods and tea are naturally part of our kitchen equipment. There is also an attractive workspace with wireless printer, unlimited Wi-Fi, large TV with various international channels and NETFLIX and also Bluetooth speakers for streaming your own music to your disposal. The apartment is characterized by its quiet yet central location and has two cozy balconies. A comfortable large double bed (160x200cm) with cozy, anti-allergenic covers is available for you to sleep in. A blanket and pillow per person are included. Furthermore, the apartment offers even more opportunities to relax with a book or a good series with a comfortable chair and a sofa. The bathroom impresses with its refreshing rainforest shower. And you'll find everything you need here too: a hairdryer, towels, shower gel, hair shampoo, toilet paper and other small cosmetic items. The apartment is located on the 3rd floor and is easily accessible via a staircase. You can enter the house and the apartment with just one key, which you can take with a 4-digit code from a key box in front of the house. You will receive more information about self-check-in a few days before your arrival via Booking Chat. (24h, check-in from 15.00).

Neighbourhood information

Public transportation, which can be used free of charge with the BaselCard during your entire stay, including arrival and departure days, is just a 2-minute walk away at Wettsteinplatz. From there, you can reach any location in the Capital of Culture Basel within a very short time. The Wettsteinplatz stop offers connections to the following lines: Streetcar lines: 1, 2, 3, 6, 14, 15 Bus lines: 31, 34, 38, 42 Airport: 20-30 min via bus SBB train station: 6 min via streetcar Badischer Bahnhof: 7 min via streetcar Trade fair: 6 min on foot

Languages spoken

German,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Special Retreat Apartment & Home-Office & Workplace
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 3 per hour.
  • Parking garage
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
    Additional charge
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Shops
  • Minimarket on site
Miscellaneous
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English

House rules
Special Retreat Apartment & Home-Office & Workplace takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to CHF 300 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Special Retreat Apartment & Home-Office & Workplace in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to CHF 300 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Special Retreat Apartment & Home-Office & Workplace

  • Yes, Special Retreat Apartment & Home-Office & Workplace is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Special Retreat Apartment & Home-Office & Workplace is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Special Retreat Apartment & Home-Office & Workplace has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Special Retreat Apartment & Home-Office & Workplace can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Special Retreat Apartment & Home-Office & Workplace on this page.

  • The prices at Special Retreat Apartment & Home-Office & Workplace may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Special Retreat Apartment & Home-Office & Workplace is 1,050 yards from the centre of Basel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Special Retreat Apartment & Home-Office & Workplace offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Bowling
    • Table tennis
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Darts
    • Water park
    • Happy hour
    • Horse riding
    • Bike tours
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Cooking class
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Aerobics
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/performance

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Special Retreat Apartment & Home-Office & Workplace on this page.