Temporary living in the
cosmopolitan city of Basel.
Learn more about the international city
of Basel and temporary housing.
Serviced Apartments Basel
What advantages do serviced apartments
offer and what is temporary living?
Serviced apartments are a popular alternative to hotels and conventional apartments, especially for cosmopolitans, globetrotters, expats and business travelers. They offer a variety of advantages over hotels, such as more privacy, the feeling of truly being part of the city, and the ability to feel at home.
With the option of self-catering, serviced apartments are a cost-effective alternative. Depending on the landlord, serviced apartments offer additional services such as housekeeping, parking, concierge services and co-working spaces. Some landlords even offer a kind of community experience to make their customers feel like they are truly part of the city.
Tenants can rent a serviced apartment online and in a few steps for the long term via rental platforms such as Apartolino, with rental periods ranging from one month to 24 months or longer. The rent is paid monthly, just like for a regular apartment. Apartolino is a rental platform that specializes in serviced apartments in Switzerland and is part of the housing revolution. You will find a large selection of furnished apartments from professional landlords, all of which are verified. Overall, serviced apartments offer a flexible, comfortable and affordable accommodation solution. Feel like a city dweller from the very first day.
Basel – one city, three countries
Short portrait of the small cosmopolitan city in the border triangle
Where can you visit three countries at once and cover all the distances quite comfortably by public transport? That’s right, in Basel. The city is located in the Rhine Valley and impresses with its unique location in the border triangle where Switzerland, France and Germany meet. With nearly 170,000 inhabitants, Basel is the third largest Swiss city after Zurich (link to landing page) and Geneva (link to landing page).
Basel is an important transportation hub and offers excellent connections to all Swiss cities and major European metropolises via its three train stations. The Swiss SBB train station, the French SNCF train station and the German Baden train station are all in close proximity to the city center.
Basel is also easy to reach by air thanks to the EuroAirport, which is only 15 minutes from the city center. 500 flights a week from more than 60 scheduled and charter destinations guarantee you an easy and uncomplicated journey.
Economy and science
Basel is considered the center of life sciences companies and the chemical-pharmaceutical industry. Well-known companies such as Novartis, Roche, Bayer or Straumann have their headquarters or important corporate functions here. Favored by its geographic location in the heart of Europe and its first-class infrastructure, the Basel region is also an important freight transshipment center and has many companies in the logistics and transport industry.
Crazy about art
The city is home to almost 40 museums – that’s unique in Switzerland and also top class by international standards. If you want to understand why the people of Basel are crazy about art, you should visit at least one of the museums. The most popular are…
- Vitra Design Museum
- Kunsthaus Baselland
- Basel Paper Mill
- Toy Worlds Museum Basel
- Natural History Museum Basel
- Art Basel
- Historical Museum Basel –
- Barfüsserkirche
- Pharmacy Museum University of Basel
- Historical Museum Basel – Music Museum
- Anatomical Museum
- …
An overview of all museums can be found on the official website of Basel Tourismus.
For animal lovers
The Basel Zoo is a popular destination and worth a visit at any time of the year. It was opened in 1874 and is affectionately known as the “Zolli” in Basel. Online tickets can be booked on the Basel Zoo website.
Discover culinary
In addition to art and culture, Basel also offers quite a bit of culinary delights: go on a culinary voyage of discovery and explore the countless restaurants. The city convinces with cozy cafés, upscale restaurants overlooking the Rhine and trendy bars. An overview of the city’s gastronomic offerings is available online at Lunchgate. There you can also conveniently reserve a table.
By the way, the city’s best-known specialty is “Basler Läckerli” – biscuits with honey, hazelnuts, almonds, candied fruit peel and kirsch. The first “Läckerli” were made by spice traders over 700 years ago, and since then they have been as much a part of Basel as the Rhine.
La dolce vita on the banks of the Rhine
The Rhine is the city’s secret landmark. As the most important transport route for trade, it used to contribute to the development of the city and today makes up a significant part of the quality of life that Basel offers its residents and guests. The Rhine is a lifeline and a local recreation area. It inspires the people, the events and the architecture of the city. This is particularly evident in the summer months. On the banks of the Rhine, one encounters sun worshippers, strollers, students and business people who let their souls dangle.
Basel card
Every overnight guest in the canton of Basel-Stadt receives a BaselCard in return for the paid guest tax per person / night. This is valid for the entire duration of stay, up to a maximum of 30 days. Free use of public transport or free surfing in the guest WiFi are among the attractive benefits of the BaselCard, as are 50% discounts on admission to Basel museums, the Basel Zoo, the Basel Theater and much more.
Those who want to experience the city’s quality of life for themselves can book one of numerous serviced apartments in Basel through Apartolino.
Useful links to Basel Tourism
and Basel City Council.
Frequently asked questions
about serviced apartments
Are utilities such as heating, water, electricity and internet included?
Usually, utilities (heating, water, electricity and internet) are included in the monthly rent.
Can I receive mail in a serviced apartment?
Most landlords offer the possibility to receive mail at your temporary residence. Ask the landlord directly about the conditions on site (own mailbox, collective mailbox, etc.).
Do I have to register at my temporary residence?
EU citizens: In any case, you must register your residence with your municipality of residence within 14 days of entry. As a rule, the municipality forwards your documents to the cantonal migration authority.
Swiss nationals: You must deregister with your old municipality of residence and register with your new one within 14 days. In many cantons you can carry out the move online.
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