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Apartment in Saint-Louis, France
Charming & Bright Apartment with Garden & Parking
Pull up a classic monochrome chair on the patio for a morning coffee at a light-filled sanctuary with rustic raffia accents. Airy, white decor is combined with warm rust tones, woven lighting, and crochet wall hangings to create a laid-back space. Ideal for families, friends or colleagues, couples! Can accommodate up to 4 persons. 2 beds: 1 large queen size bed, 1 sofa bed (Bultex brand). There is a bed for a baby, too. (« bed umbrella »). The apartment is fully equipped and ready for your stay :) - The kitchen has a toaster, a kettle and a coffee machine. The bathroom is attached to the bedroom. See 'equipments' section for more details! *** Ideal pour les familles, groupes d’amis, couples! L’appartement peut accueillir jusqu’à 4 personnes. Il y a 2 lits: 1 de 1.60x2.00m et un canapé-lit de marque Bultex. Un lit pour bébé est aussi dispo (lit “Sophie la Girafe”). L’appartement est entièrement équipé et prêt à vous accueillir. Vous trouverez à disposition une machine à café Senseo (café fourni), une bouilloire et un grille-pain. La salle de bain/wc est attenante à la chambre. Voir la section « équipements » pour plus de détails! Depending on your arrival time, either we will welcome you personally or we will send you a personal code to find the keys in a lockbox next to the front door. This « self check in » is available 24/7. En fonction de votre heure d’arrivée, soit nous vous accueillerons personnellement, ou bien nous vous enverrons un code personnel pour ouvrir la boite à clé sécurisée devant l’appartement. Cette « entrée autonome » peut se faire à n’importe quelle heure. Cecilia (my wife) and I are available to answer your requests anytime via Airbnb or direct message. It usually takes us only a few minutes to get back to you as we’re both addicted to our smartphones... Cecilia, ma femme et moi-même sommes disponibles à tout moment pour vous répondre via Airbnb ou par sms. Vu que nous sommes accro à nos téléphones cela ne devrait nous prendre que quelques minutes pour vous répondre! The flat is 10 minutes' walk from Basel and just a few meters from the nearest bus stop. (Stop “Rhin”). This is a quiet residential area and only authorized vehicles can access the residence and park, which makes for tranquil surroundings. If you have a car: everything is very close by. Basel is 4 minutes away and Weil-am-Rhein in Germany around 5-7 minutes. You can park inside the residence and leave your car in the closed garage. There are also free space in the street. With the bus, you can take the #604 at the end of the street, which will take you directly to Basel in 5-10 minutes. The St Louis train station is also quite close to the apartment: 1.5km. En voiture tout est très proche: la Suisse (Basel) à environ 4 minutes et l'Allemagne (Weil-am-Rhein) à 5-7 minutes. Vous pouvez vous garer dans la résidence: une place privée devant le garage, ou bien à l'intérieur du garage. Des places gratuites sont dispo dans la rue également. Le bus 604 (arrêt à 150 m au bout de la rue), vous emmène directement à Bâle en 5min. La gare est également assez proche de l'appartement, environ 1.5 km. Additional FYI: There are hangers for your clothes, and also an ironing board and iron, and a washing machine! There’s also a toaster, coffee machine & coffee doses, kettle, tea, cereals. Info complémentaire: Des cintres sont à votre disposition pour vos habits, ainsi qu’une planche + fer à repasser, et une machine à laver! Dans la cuisine se trouvent un grille-pain, une machine à café et des doses de café, une bouilloire, du thé et des céréales. Saint Louis is 10 minutes' walk from Basel and just a few meters from the nearest bus stop. This is a quiet residential area and only authorized vehicles can access the residence and park, which makes for tranquil surroundings.
Feb 11 – 18
ﺩ.ﺇ219 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviews
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Apartment in Basel
New, modern, bright and cosy SUITE incl. BaselCard
Discover this bright and modern flat with up to two bedrooms and its combined living and dining room and a completely equipped kitchen. The flat is located in a nice, green quarter. With public transport you reach the central train station in 10 min, Euroairport in 30 min, the city in less than 10 min and Messeplatz in less than 15 min. The tram and bus station are just a few meters away. Shopping for daily needs and restaurants are nearby. The flat is ideal for couples and business travelers.
Apr 7 – 14
ﺩ.ﺇ635 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviews
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Apartment in Basel, Switzerland
Cozy B&B, Austrasse , in the heart of Basel City
This cozy apartment is only 500m away from the city center (Heuwaage). There are parking possibilities in the side roads or in the car parks nearby. There is also a a tram-stop (city train) which is 50m away from the apartment (line 6), which is crossing the entire city. Die gemütliche Wohnung liegt 500m vom Stadtzentrum entfernt. Parkmöglichkeiten gibts in den Nebenstrassen oder Parkhäuser. Die Tramhaltestelle liegt 50m von der Wohnung entfernt (Linie 6), welche die ganze Stadt durchquert.
Dec 13 – 20
ﺩ.ﺇ359 per night
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 170 reviews

Popular amenities for Basel vacation rentals

Stay near Basel's top sights

Zoo Basel127 locals recommend
Messe Basel41 locals recommend
St. Jakobshalle9 locals recommend
St. Jakob Stadium52 locals recommend
Bahnhof Sbb Basel7 locals recommend
Basel Minster130 locals recommend

Other great vacation rentals in Basel

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Apartment in Muttenz
Studio 2: for 1-4 people, near St. Jakobpark
Dec 14 – 21
ﺩ.ﺇ280 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviews
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Apartment in Basel, Switzerland
Stylish and central apartment right on the Rhine!
Feb 13 – 20
ﺩ.ﺇ369 per night
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 58 reviews
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Apartment in Basel, Switzerland
Brand New Stylish Apartment near the Old City Gate
Dec 12 – 19
ﺩ.ﺇ510 per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews
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Condo in Basel, Switzerland
The Terrible Five
Nov 26 – Dec 3
ﺩ.ﺇ504 per night
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 57 reviews
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Apartment in Basel, Switzerland
Lovely Studio across Schützenmatt Park (WEI324B)
Aug 21 – 28
ﺩ.ﺇ299 per night
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviews
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Apartment in Basel, Switzerland
Lovely Studio in Basel
Apr 3 – 10
ﺩ.ﺇ397 per night
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 27 reviews
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Apartment in Basel, Switzerland
Gellertblick Apartment 7.15
Jun 27 – Jul 4
ﺩ.ﺇ411 per night
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews
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Apartment in Basel, Switzerland
City apartment by the Rhine river I Netflix
Oct 21 – 28
ﺩ.ﺇ1,165 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 71 reviews
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Apartment in Basel, Switzerland
Tiny studio near Uni & Hospital
Sep 20 – 27
ﺩ.ﺇ220 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 39 reviews
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Apartment in Basel
Stylish apartment with free BaselCard
Aug 16 – 23
ﺩ.ﺇ380 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 31 reviews
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Loft in Basel, Switzerland
Charming Loft next to ArtBasel & Rhein - 5 Stars!
Jul 20 – 27
ﺩ.ﺇ1,328 per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews
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Apartment in Basel, Switzerland
Cozy private apartment with shared garden
Jul 3 – 10
ﺩ.ﺇ411 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 34 reviews

Other great vacation rentals in Basel

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Apartment in Basel, Switzerland
Welcome
Jan 14 – 21
ﺩ.ﺇ229 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviews
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Cabin in Saint-Louis, France
Comfortable cabin near downtown Basel
Aug 30 – Sep 6
ﺩ.ﺇ335 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 75 reviews
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Apartment in Basel
Retreat quality. You can get to yourself in the middle of Basel.
May 18 – 25
ﺩ.ﺇ411 per night
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 70 reviews
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Apartment in Allschwil, Switzerland
AIRBNB ALLSCHWIL CENTRUM
Jul 19 – 26
ﺩ.ﺇ305 per night
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 56 reviews
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Apartment in Basel, Switzerland
Romantic island of tranquility near the center
May 17 – 24
ﺩ.ﺇ498 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 52 reviews
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Apartment in Basel
Appartement am Rhein near Musical Theater
May 25 – Jun 1
ﺩ.ﺇ515 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 41 reviews
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Apartment in Basel, Switzerland
Excellent Connection_Central_Coffee_Washer
Feb 15 – 22
ﺩ.ﺇ325 per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews
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Apartment in Basel
Modern stunning apartment, central with parking!
Jul 25 – Aug 1
ﺩ.ﺇ952 per night
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 56 reviews
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Apartment in Saint-Louis, France
The Blue Pearl Suites - Jacuzzi
Jul 28 – Aug 4
ﺩ.ﺇ287 per night
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 63 reviews
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Apartment in Basel, Switzerland
Lovely apartm near river Rhein and Messe Basel
Mar 21 – 28
ﺩ.ﺇ272 per night
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 55 reviews
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Condo in Basel, Switzerland
Cozy City Apartment fully equipped
Jul 7 – 14
ﺩ.ﺇ896 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 39 reviews
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Apartment in Basel, Switzerland
Newly renovated Studios in Basel City + Basel Card
Aug 16 – 23
ﺩ.ﺇ427 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Basel

Total rentals

2.5K properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

860 properties have a dedicated workspace

Rentals with a pool

10 properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

440 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

640 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

41K reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How is the weather in Basel?

    In Basel, summer temperatures can reach 27°C (81°F), while winter temperatures can drop to around -1°C (30°F). The city has a moderate climate, and even in winter, you can enjoy outdoor activities like ice-skating. Rainfall is distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

  • What are some of the best things to do in Basel?

    In Basel, you can immerve yourself in history by visiting the Basel Minster or the Basel Rathaus. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the Rhine River, or explore the Tinguely Fountain. For art enthusiasts, a visit to the Kunstmuseum and Fondation Beyeler is often suggested.

  • What is the best time of year to visit Basel?

    Many visitors choose to explore Basel from June through August due to its pleasant weather, with temperatures around 75°F (24°C). Local events during this period include the Basel Tattoo, a music festival known worldwide. Alternatively, the festive season in December lures travelers with its charming Christmas Market.

  • What are the best places to stay in Basel?

    Look into staying in the Old Town (Altstadt), renowned for its historical charm, or Kleinbasel, a vibrant neighborhood with a great selection of eateries and shops. For a quieter stay, consider Bruderholz, a peaceful residential area boasting excellent views of the city.

  • What are the best places to visit in Basel?

    Popular places to visit in Basel include the Paper Mill Museum, the Basel Toy Museum, and the Museum Tinguely. For nature lovers, the Merian Gardens and the Lange Erlen are frequently recommended spots. The Spalentor, one of the best-preserved city gates, is also a notable point of interest.

  • What are some hiking trails in Basel?

    Explore Basel's natural beauty on trails like Leimensteig, a serene route that takes you through the forested outskirts of the city, or the Gempen Plateau trail that reveals stunning panoramic views. For a more challenging hike, venture to the Hohe Flum lookout point, presenting breathtaking views of the Swiss Jura Mountains.

  • What are some family activities to do in Basel?

    Family-friendly activities in Basel include exploring the Basel Zoo, a popular spot with a wide array of animals and plants. For a hands-on learning experience, take your family to the Swiss Museum of Paper, Writing and Printing or the Natural History Museum. Don't overlook a leisurely stroll in the Botanical Gardens, known for its diverse plant collection.

  • What are some of the best day trip ideas in Basel?

    From Basel, consider a day trip to Lucerne, famous for its preserved medieval architecture. Another option is a visit to the Schaffhausen region, home to the Rhine Falls, Europe's largest waterfall. Alternatively, you can head to the charming town of Colmar in France, located just under 60 miles (96 km) from Basel.

  • Are there vacation rentals with a dedicated workspace in Basel?

    Yes! Work meets play with ease at over 860 vacation rentals in Basel featuring dedicated workspaces. Stay connected and productive in your home away from home.

  • Are there pet-friendly vacation rentals in Basel?

    Four-legged friends are welcome in Basel. Choose from more than 440 vacation rentals for guests traveling with pets.

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