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Hotel Gasthof zum Ochsen

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.4

About this property

A 15-minute drive from the center of Basel, Hotel Gasthof zum Ochsen enjoys a quiet location in the heart of Arlesheim, 5 mi from Basel and 3.9 feet from the Goetheanum Center in Dornach. The property offers free WiFi and free internet corner in the lobby. The property features chargeable private parking spaces in the underground car park and charging stations for electric cars. The breakfast buffet is served from 06:30 and consists of a variety of mueslis, bread, rolls and homemade jams. The restaurant specializes in meats from the in-house butcher shop such as steak tartare, oxtail soup, cordon bleu or a butcher's cut. Dishes can be accompanied by a wide variety of fine international wines. All of the nonsmoking rooms have been completely renovated in 2016 and 2017 and provide modern box-spring beds, floor-level showers and free toiletries. Guests can help themselves to complimentary beer, a mineral water, coffee, tea and fruits at the free bar on every floor. A gift from the property butchers shop will be placed in every room. The hotel rents out mountain bikes in various sizes for CHF 30 per day. There are many tips on cycling tours and trails. . The Ermitage is also around the corner and this is an English landscaped park where guests can relax. A tram station is only 5 walking minutes from the Hotel Gasthof zum Ochsen.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Haduong
United States United States
“Ambience, quality of food, servers always come with a smile. The fruits, gourmet coffees, teas, and even beers are there for us all day long.”
Damon
Greece Greece
“We loved the complimentary drinks and the very comfortable beds! Breakfast was great as well.”
Guthrie
United States United States
“The food was amazing, the breakfast everyday was Bert good! The restaurant is SO good! Great cute place. Great amenities and friendly service!”
Claudia
Austria Austria
“Easy to reach by public transport. The hotel sent me a transport ticket in advance. Clean and friendly staff ready to help as much as possible. Good breakfast, peaceful location”
Paula
United States United States
“Overall excellence; staff, cleanliness, accommodations, and the food (dinner and breakfast) was possibly the best we've had so far this trip. Exceptional! Even though we found it to be expensive, the hotel offered a lot of complimentary bottled...”
Jenn
Germany Germany
“Room was small but cozy and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent and staff very kind and helpful. The drinks on each floor were a bonus and so nice after a long day! Surrounding little town was so cute.”
Adeline
Switzerland Switzerland
“It’s central location, character. The breakfast ! The fact that dogs are allowed !”
Diana
Canada Canada
“Room was a bit small, but beds were excellent, clean and comfortable. Breakfast had lots of variety. The customer service was competent, friendly and knowledgeable. The hotel design was well done and based on its history. I highly recommend this...”
Du
Germany Germany
“Clean, comfortable room and bed; curtious staff; fantastic breakfast; good-quality vanities (body lotion, shampoo, etc.); abundance of free parking on the street; free drinks on each floor. The place has a good vibe about it, and it's the second...”
Treasure
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Hugely warm, friendly and helpful people at every turn. A lovely hotel with a long history centred on meat - the venison was superb! The cathedral suite was delightful too.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Restaurant mit 13 GaultMillau Punkten
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Dorfterrasse (geöffnet Mai - September)
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Hotel Gasthof zum Ochsen

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms

House rules

Hotel Gasthof zum Ochsen takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 46 per child, per night
Crib upon request
CHF 20 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 46 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that with the booking confirmation, guests can use the public transports of the Tarifverbund Nordwestschweiz (TNW) on the day of arrival.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.