Kid-friendly vacation 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!

Pleasant stay in this spacious, fully-equipped duplex studio located in a pleasant residential area, near the Rhine. The vast space available and the calm were particularly appreciated with the children. Thank you to Leonore and Bea for the welcome and responsiveness!

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.

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 really enjoyed our stay. Roberto was very helpful and flexible with check in and check out. Very clean and tidy house that had everything we could have needed!

Maja is a very welcoming host and the place has everything a guest needs. The location is also very convenient.

Great place and had everything we needed for the stay. We had a great stay and Jonas was super helpful. the snacks and water was a nice touch! Thanks a lot and we will definitely be back!

Great stay. Handy to transport. Spacious. Comfortable. Highly recommended. Lacking some info/directions in house - but Dona very responsive. ( In the meantime, FYI - Laundry in basement activated with card on cupboard in hall. - rubbish collected from front gate Tuesday morning )

Perfect location, perfect host and the most perfect apartment in Basel! ❤️ Joana was incredibly helpful during our stay for the ESC in Basel. She gave loads of excellent restaurant recommendations and gave us tips on how to get to her apartment from the airport. Communication worked incredibly well and there was no extra hassle with check-ins or -outs. The kitchen / shower arrangement worked well for us and the bedroom looks bigger in reality than in the photos. The building has its old-time charm and we loved it very much. I highly recommend this place for anyone traveling to Basel and looking for a place next to good public transportation options. Thank you once again Joana, you are the most amazing host ❤️

Everything is great. Thank you for the beautiful apartment!

Excellent proximity to restaurants and the bus/train system. The host was responsive and accommodating with an early check-in request.

Nelly is an amazing host: always friendly, responsive and helpful. The apartment is very well located with great connections to the city and airport. It also has all amenities one would need and a nice balcony with lots of plants. We felt just like home. I highly recommend this place and I would definitely come back. Thanks, Nelly!

We had an amazing stay! The space was so convenient and comfortable that, for the 7 days we were here as the developer team of Lynx, it truly felt like home. Julian, you are one of a kind – thank you so much for the warmth and hospitality you offered us. Everything was spotless, thoughtfully arranged, and welcoming from the very first moment. We would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area – and we’d definitely love to come back!

Great apartment close to transit & a few good restaurants. The apartment was nice, clean, & comfortable. The bed was also quite comfortable. There was plenty of space for clothing from 2 large suitcases. Having an elevator & outside blackout blinds on all windows were great!

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.

We all had a fantastic time in Basel and Ivan's place was the perfect place to start our trip from. Very responsive and informative when we had to reach out for information. Thank you!

Had a really great stay at Goran's lovely apartment! Found parking nearby and good food within comfortable walking distance! I wouldn't hesitate to return! Highly recommended!

This was our fifth visit to Basel. We have stayed in two other Airbnbs there that we loved and could not have imagined that anything would surpass them, but Fran and Martin’s place absolutely did. Their place is beautifully/thoughtfully updated while maintaining the historic charm. The kitchen was very well appointed, with plenty of dishes and glassware. It was such a luxury to have two bathrooms (and the upper shower is especially nice, with a window that opens onto the Basel skyline), and they even supplied robes, which was such a treat! And the rooftop terrace—just wow: a wonderful space for an evening glass of wine after a day of exploring. Great to have a washer/dryer. The flat was very quiet. The Migros was right across the street and very well stocked. It’s a 3-minute walk to catch the tram to the SBB. Martin was available either in person or by text the entire time and was so helpful and kind. We couldn’t have been happier (unless we had stayed longer!).

The apartment is in accordance with the description, everything was perfect and the communication with Daniel was excellent, always available, very friendly and cordial service. The apartment is in a very quiet and beautiful residential area. I 100% recommend the accommodations offered by Daniel as it is perfect for those who come to visit Basel and its surroundings. ☺️

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.