Kid-friendly holiday rentals in Basel City

From the minute I arrived at the gates of this majestic mansion, I felt at peace. The host, Marc, is a fascinating and kind renaissance man, who graciously welcomed me into his historic home. My suite was once occupied by the famous writer, Hermann Hesse which is what first attracted me to this listing. It is charming with high ceilings and spacious rooms, which are decorated with lovely antiques. The view from the suite of the grand and elegant Wenkenhof Villa and manicured French gardens. The area is surrounded with parks and forest, but an easy walk or ride to the village of Riehen. Riehen is a storybook area with fine shops and cafes. Public transportation is readily available to commute to the city of Basel; a guest is provided with a complementary pass. The B&B manager, Dorette, was so efficient and helpful from the start and throughout the stay. This will always be one of my favorite stays, and for that I am grateful.

Oleg’s place is soo central to Basel. It’s perfect for what we needed. It’s close to the train stations and old city/city centre. They were also very kind to allow us to check in late. The standout for me is their lovely garden where you can have a peaceful and quiet time. Thank you again!

Agréable séjour dans ce spacieux studio duplex tout équipé situé dans un agréable quartier résidentiel, près du Rhin. Le vaste espace à disposition et le calme étaient particulièrement apprécié avec les enfants. Merci à Leonore et Bea l’accueil et la réactivité!

Very nice, cozy apartment at a ideal location - very quite yet with a direct connection to the Messe. You get everything you need in the house and can enjoy the shunshine or evening breeze on the balcony. It's a shame that we didn't meet Jinhee in person, but Tom was also such a nice and warm-hearted host! Always patient for every question and request. Many thanks!

A lovely place to stay. It was especially nice to have the outdoor space. Cely was a brilliant host. I sometimes thought she sent too many messages but, the free tram pass, instructions on how to find the house and her welcome were all great.

Con grande piacere lasciamo il nostro feedback molto positivo all ospitalità di Svenja e Amina . Il loro alloggio e’ piccino ma molto pulito e curato . Ammobiliato di recente e’ tutto nuovissimo e funzionale .

A wonderful place, perfect for a stay. Beautiful views, a little walk to the city centre, but easy to navigate.

Beautiful house beyond what pictures can describe with great designs and taste. Guylaine is SUPER helpful and communicative. I will definitely stay again when I’m in Basel!

We had a lovely and satisfying stay at Luca’s apartment. The place was clean, cozy, and felt like home the moment we arrived. It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Getting there was easy, with tram 8 offering direct access from the main station. Luca was very accommodating with our check-in and check-out requests, which made our family trip even more convenient. I highly recommend this apartment!

Ilaria ist eine tolle und freundliche Gastgeberin einer kleinen wunderbaren Wohnung, sehr zentral und äußerst gut angebunden mitten in Basel gelegen. Ich war nach dem simplen Check-In super happy: Die Wohnung ist hübsch eingerichtet und clever geschnitten, wodurch es nicht nur genügend Stauraum, eine hervorragend ausgestattete Küche und ein kleines Bad mit Dusche gibt, sondern auch ein wirklich bequemes Bett, in dem ich super gut geschlafen habe. Vor der Tür der Wohnung gibt es in einem kleinen Garten schöne Sitzgelegenheiten - es ist total ruhig, obwohl man mitten in der Stadt ist. Der Rhein (meine absolute Empfehlung, vor allem an warmen Tagen) ist genauso wie ein Supermarkt gleich um die Ecke, außerdem gibt es Restaurants, eine tolle Eisdiele und eine super Anbindung mit der Tram in alle möglichen Richtungen. Alles in allem würde ich die Unterkunft jeder Person empfehlen. Ich hatte eine super Zeit in Basel, auch dank Ilarias Unterkunft.

Rekommenderas varmt! Underbar lägenhet. Stilfulla möbler. Mycket skön säng och fantastiskt badrum. Eliane är en perfekt värdinna.

Mainak ist ein super Gastgeber! Er ist sehr zuvorkommend und herzlich und antwortet schnell. Das Studio ist wie auf den Bildern, gemütlich, gut ausgestattet und super gelegen, wenn man die Messe Basel besuchen will. Am Abend und in der Nacht ist es trotz der unmittelbaren Nähe zur Messehalle und der Strasse ruhig im Quartier.

The place is exactly as you see it in the pictures. Good price. Good location. Super easy check in process. Friendly host who lways responds quickly. Spotless clean. Thanks again.

Schöne, saubere Wohnung in einem ruhigen und kinderfreundlichen Quartier. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, guter Beck und Tram in drei Minuten zu Fuss erreichbar. Toller Spielplatz und Badestrand auch ums Eck. Am besten gefiel uns der kleine Balkon mit Blick auf den Rhein, jeden Abend Sonnenuntergang genossen. Auch von den Fenstern kann man das Treiben auf dem Fluss schön beobachten. Wer nicht gut zu Fuss ist, erreicht den vierten Stock wohl eher mühevoll, dies aber der einzige Negativpunkt. Aber wer oben ist, wird belohnt :)

Die Mansarde von Lucio im Baseler Stadtteil Gundeli ist klein aber fein. Gut gefallen hat uns das neue moderne Bad. Das Bett war wirklich bequem. Es gibt einen Kühlschrank, Wasserkocher, Kaffeemaschine, eine kleine Auswahl an Geschirr und Besteck und eine Essecke. Bei unserer Ankunft fanden wir sogar Toastbrot, Butter und Milch, Kaffeekapseln und Teesorten sowie diverse süße Sachen vor. Wirklich toll - wir haben uns sehr darüber gefreut. Ein weiteres Plus war die für uns hinterlegte Basel Card, mit der wir den ÖPNV kostenfrei nutzen und die Museen zum halben Eintrittspreis besuchen konnten. Die Lage der Wohnung ist schön, ruhig und in fußläufiger Nähe zum Bahnhof SBB. Supermärkte sowie diverse Lokale sind gleich um die Ecke. Einziger Nachteil war die Hitze unterm Dach - aber da kann man im Sommer vielleicht mit einem Ventilator Abhilfe schaffen. Insgesamt waren wir sehr zufrieden und haben uns wohl gefühlt - vielen lieben Dank!

The apartment is great and looks exactly like the pictures. It is spacious and beautifully decorated - finally not an airbnb that feels like a cold room :) Sabrina was very responsive and super friendly. She was able to accommodate our earlier arrival, which was awesome! The location of the apartment is a little farther from Basel center, but it's only a 2min walk to the nearest tram station and 2 tram lines take you right to the middle of the action in ~15min.

I loved staying at Barbara's spacious, sun-filled apartment. She was a gracious and helpful host. This place is a gem. I especially loved the neighborhood, which is tranquil and cool, with one of Basel's finest gelato places just around the corner.

The apartment was fantastic. Contrary to many other places I have been, it was heated from the start, so the arrival late in a cold night was very comfortable. The place is really good. I could work in a very spacious working space. The kitchen had everything. René was kind enough to allow me to use basic stuff, like oil and sugar, so I could cook without needing to buy everything. I had a couple of questions for René who replied to me straightaway in very precise and polite maners. The main space was looking the Rhine and it was fantastic to have breakfast or dinner there. The location is wonderful, with views over the Rhine and the other side of the river, with boats passing by, and enjoying Basel at its heart. I am very grateful to René and I am looking forward my next trip to Basel to ask him again to stay there.

We had a wonderful time at the charming apartment in Kleinbasel. Everything was spotless and they even had some milk for coffee and a small breakfast in stock. The coffee tasted fabulous and the backside garden was so peaceful. The location was great and we can totally recommend the place

Inge is a great host. She made sure we knew how to get to her apartment and printed Baselcard transit passes for us. The first floor apartment is located in a quiet and lovely neighborhood and has good WiFi, all amenities needed for a comfortable stay, and access to a pleasant back yard. Inge even provided milk, bread, eggs and fruit for our stay. We would be happy to stay here again on future trips.

Dit was de eerste keer, dat een appartement helemaal overeen kwam met de foto’s! Alle ruimtes hebben we kunnen gebruiken, wat in andere Airbnbs meestal niet het geval is. De host reageerde erg snel. De locatie is subliem, met diverse tram- en buslijnen om de hoek. Een royale supermarkt, een leuk park met paviljoen, een dierentuin, het stadscentrum: alles op slechts een paar honderd meter afstand.

Absolutely lovely place. Really cosy small studio, was easy to find and get to. Was quite toasty given the time of year but the fan in the room worked wonders keeping us cool. Couldn’t fault it at all. Location was quiet and private but wasn’t too far from restaurants and cafes. So for me atleast was a perfect location. Thankyou Goran for a wonderful stay.

El apartamento es acorde con la descripción, todo perfecto y la comunicación con Daniel ha sido excelente, siempre disponible, trato muy amable y cordial. El apartamento esta en una zona residencial muy tranquila y bonita. Recomiendo 100% los alojamientos que ofrece Daniel ya que es perfecto para quien viene a visitar Basilea y sus alrededores. ☺️

Philippe’s property served as a great base following a long drive to enable a short stay in Basel. It's a lovely property, well appointed and tastefully decorated, large and welcoming with plenty of storage and room for our little children to stretch their legs in a quiet and safe space. Off-street parking is a great plus as we were finishing a long road trip in a large car with roofbox so it made life much easier. Philippe speaks great English, provided clear instructions via video and was very eager to help with any and all queries and helpfully organised free public transport cards for us to use. Location is great, in a quiet residential area but a quick 10 minute drive/30 minute public transport into the centre of the city. Would recommend.