The Passage, a four-star hotel in downtown Basel, welcomes you. Come discover this modern, elegant, welcoming world. It is the hotel’s location that gives it its name, for it stands upon Basel’s ancient fortifications, the boundary between the old town and the new city. The Passage creates a bridge between epochs, combining a unique interpretation of refined living in a designer environment. Our four-star hotel gives you a choice of rooms, suites, and penthouses. All include high-quality services and boast superb contemporary décor. Should you choose to stay on the hotel’s top floor, enjoying a spacious loft, your stay in Basel will be truly unforgettable. The Passage has an ideal, central location. The hotel is close to the SBB train station and many other forms of transportation, making it easy to move around the city. The lively streets of the city center are here for your shopping pleasure, to enjoy sightseeing, or just for a leisurely stroll. The Messe Basel is just a few minutes away, an extraordinary site that hosts major events – like Art Basel – each year.