Contact & Arrival

Hotel Merian am Rhein is located in the heart of Basel, right on the Rhine and near the middle Rhine bridge. Many significant attractions like the Kunstmuseum Basel and Basel Minster are within walking distance.  

Basel is a vibrant city in Northwestern Switzerland with about 177,522 residents. It is close to the borders of France and Germany, making it an important hub for international trade and tourism.

The city of Zurich is about 85 km away and Geneva about 250 km.

Arriving by Car:  

Basel is easily accessible via the A3 and A5 highways. From Zurich, follow the A3 to Basel and take the Basel-City exit. Follow the signs to the city center and then to Rheingasse.  

Arriving by Plane:  

The nearest airport is the EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, about 15 km from the hotel. You can reach the hotel by taxi in about 20-30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take bus No. 50 to Basel SBB station and continue by tram or bus.  

Arriving by Bus and Train:  

Basel SBB main station is 1.5 km from the hotel. It offers connections to many European cities. From the station, you can reach the hotel with bus line 1 or tram line 1, which stops near the hotel.