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Highest rated hotelB&B Laupenring, Basel – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookApril
Average 4 star hotel price$3,795 per night
Average 5 star hotel price$14,689 per night

What's the best month for weather in Basel?

April

Temperature3°C - 13°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$18,338
Cheapest 3-star hotel$1,549
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May

Temperature8°C - 18°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$20,010
Cheapest 3-star hotel$1,675
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June

Temperature11°C - 21°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$15,937
Cheapest 3-star hotel$1,576
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July

Temperature13°C - 23°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$19,027
Cheapest 3-star hotel$1,853
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August

Temperature13°C - 23°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$19,583
Cheapest 3-star hotel$1,497
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September

Temperature9°C - 19°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$21,222
Cheapest 3-star hotel$1,568
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October

Temperature6°C - 14°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$19,002
Cheapest 3-star hotel$1,484
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November

Temperature1°C - 7°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$18,913
Cheapest 3-star hotel$1,404
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December

Temperature-2°C - 3°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$19,446
Cheapest 3-star hotel$1,462
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January

Temperature-4°C - 3°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$17,919
Cheapest 3-star hotel$1,294
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Finding cheap hotels in Basel: FAQs

In Basel, the expected average temperature in April is 8°C. The warmest month is typically August, which averages 23°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is May, and the driest month is January.

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Basel with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.

Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $1,158 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $1,530 per night.

The average price of a hotel during the week is $4,883 per night, and the average price on weekends is $4,340. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Basel could be Saturday.

The nearest airport to Basel is Mulhouse Airport (MLH), which is 6.0km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport, which is 6.8km from the city centre.
Bern Airport, which is 71.7km from the city centre.
Zurich Airport, which is 72.9km from the city centre.

We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Saturday is the cheapest day to stay in Basel. And the most expensive day seems to be Sunday

The average price of a 3-star hotel in Basel is currently around <a href="https://www.skyscanner.com.mx/mx/en-gb/mxn/hotels/search?entity_id=33735926&checkin=2026-04-09&checkout=2026-04-10&adults=2&rooms=1&sort=-relevance&filters=%7B%22stars%22%3A%223%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$3,097</a> per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $1,342 per night.

The average price of a 4-star hotel in Basel is currently around <a href="https://www.skyscanner.com.mx/mx/en-gb/mxn/hotels/search?entity_id=33735926&checkin=2026-04-09&checkout=2026-04-10&adults=2&rooms=1&sort=-relevance&filters=%7B%22stars%22%3A%224%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$4,007</a> per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is $1,762 per night.

The average price of a 5-star hotel in Basel is currently around <a href="https://www.skyscanner.com.mx/mx/en-gb/mxn/hotels/search?entity_id=33735926&checkin=2026-04-09&checkout=2026-04-10&adults=2&rooms=1&sort=-relevance&filters=%7B%22stars%22%3A%225%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$13,900</a> per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is $8,969 per night.

The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Basel is January, with an average price of $3,500 per night. The most expensive month is April, when the average room rate can rise to $6,375 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.

The average price of a hotel in April is $6,375 per night, which is around 24% higher than the rest of the year.
If you're planning a trip with the whole family, the best rated hotels for you near Basel are Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel, Central City Hotel Rochat and Hotel Wettstein.