Free Content
Foundation Guesthouse of the University of Basel
The Guesthouse Foundation has 35 fully furnished apartments which it rents out for favourable prices to LECTURERS, POSTDOCS and ACADEMIC GUESTS who are looking for temporary accommodation in Basel for up to one year. Our guesthouses are conveniently located in central locations near to the University buildings.
Thanks to a generous donation of 6 million Swiss Francs from Dr. h.c. Hans Heiner Zaeslin, we are also delighted to be able to also offer visiting academics and their families modern studio apartments at the new Zaeslin Guest House at Nonnenweg 56.
Advantages at-a-glance
- moderate rents
- central location, close to the university buildings
- fully furnished and well-equipped
- free WiFi
- change of linen and studio cleaning every 14 days
- flexible rental duration (max. 1 year)
- only 30 days' notice to reduce contract
Please note that there are no parking spaces available at the guesthouses. Public car parks are available nearby.
Accomodation for students and doctoral candidates however can be found here. Finally, the Unimarket offers interesting alternatives for different target groups and is always worth a visit!
Organisationfinder - Location
A) Hebelstrasse 90, 4056 Basel
Eleven studios at Hebelstrasse 90 in Basel:
- 10 x furnished 1 room studios (ca. 25-28m2)
- 1 x furnished 2,5 room studio (ca. 58 m2).
The pleasant common room on the ground floor has a small garden, both may be used by all guests.
Facilities
The studios feature modern, convenient and easy-to-maintain facilities, including a bath room with shower and toilet, a well-equipped kitchenette, refrigerator, microwave/stove, TV, bed linen, kitchen linen, towels, etc. A communal washing machine and dryer are available in the building as well as an elevator.
The studios dispose of 2 single beds each (0.90m x 2m).
Price
The 1 room studios cost CHF 1'100.- and the 2,5 room studio CHF 1'850.- per month, including service charges, wifi and the change of linen every 14 days. Furthermore we charge a onetime fee for the final cleaning; it is based on the size of the studio and costs CHF 100.- respectively CHF 150.-.
Location
The property is located in a quiet area. Most university facilities can be reached easily by foot in just 5 to 10 minutes.
Organisationfinder - Location
B) Herbergsgasse 1, 4051 Basel
Ten furnished studios are located at Herbergsgasse 1:
- 6 x furnished 1 room studios (ca. 30m2)
- 2 x furnished big 1 room studios (ca. 56m2)
- 2 x furnished 2 room studios (ca. 55m2).
The day nursery of the University of Basel is situated as well in the building. The roof terrace may be used by all guests (used also by the University day nursery during the week).
Facilities
All studios feature modern, convenient and easy-to-maintain facilities, including a bathroom with shower and a well-equipped kitchenette, refrigerator, stove, TV, bed linen, kitchen linen and towels, etc. A washing machine and dryer can be found on the first and third floor.
The big studios dispose of 2 single beds each each (1m x 2m), the small studios dispose of 1 bed (1.40 x 2m).
Price
The 1 room studios cost CHF 1'200.- per month, the big 1 room studios cost CHF 1'440.- per month and the 2 room studios CHF 1'750.- per month, including service charges, wifi and the change of linen every 14 days. Furthermore we charge a onetime fee for the final cleaning; it is based on the size of the studio and costs CHF 100 respectively CHF 130.- up to CHF 150.- for the 2 room studios.
Location
The property is situated in a quiet area in the heart of the old town. Most university facilities can be reached easily by foot in a few minutes.
Organisationfinder - Location
C) Peter Merian-Strasse 40, 4052 Basel
Three studios are located at Peter Merian-Strasse 40, consisting of:
- 2 x furnished 1 room studios/small studios (ca. 26m2), out of which one has a balcony
- 1 x furnished 2,5 room appartment/big studio (ca. 62m2).
The beautiful garden may be used by all guests.
Facilities
The apartments feature modern, convenient and easy-to-maintain facilities, including a bathroom with shower and toilet, a well-equipped kitchenette, refrigerator, microwave/grill, TV, bed linen, kitchen linen and towels, etc. A communal washing machine and dryer are available in the building.
The two small studios dispose of 2 beds each (1,40. x 2m), the big studio of 1 bed (1.60m x 2m).
Price
The small studios cost CHF 1'140.- and CHF 1'380.- CHF per month while the 2,5 room appartment/big studio is charged CHF 1'950.- per month, including service charges, wifi and the change of linen every 14 days. Furthermore we charge a onetime fee for the final cleaning, it is based on the size of the studio and costs CHF 100.- respectively CHF 150.-.
Location
The property at Peter Merian-Strasse 40 is situated in a beautiful villa with a park, in a quiet area near the Swiss railway station SBB. The city center and many University facilities are in walking distance.
Organisationsfinder - Standort
D) Nonnenweg 56, 4055 Basel
Eleven studios are located in the new Zaeslin Guest House at Nonnenweg 56, consisting of:
- 6 x 1-room studios/small studios (35 m2)
- 4 x 2-room studios/big studios (50 m2)
- 1 x attic flat (43 m2)
The lovely garden behind the house may be used by all guests.
Facilities
The apartments feature modern, convenient and easy-to-maintain facilities, including a bathroom with shower and toilet, a well-equipped kitchenette, refrigerator, microwave/grill, TV, bed linen, kitchen linen and towels, etc. A communal washing machine and dryer are available in the building as well as an elevator.
Price
The small studios cost CHF 1'540.- per month while the big studios as well as the attic flat are charged CHF 1'910.- per month, including service charges, wifi and the change of linen every 14 days. Furthermore we charge a onetime fee for the final cleaning, it is based on the size of the studio and costs CHF 130.- respectively CHF 150.-.
Location
The property at Nonnenweg 56 is situated in a quiet side street near the University, close to Campus Petersplatz and Biozentrum.
Copy right pictures: Photographer Roman Weyeneth
Foundation Guesthouse of the University of Basel
Executive Management
lic.iur. Marie-Christine Müller-Gerster
St. Jakobs-Strasse 1 A
4052 Basel
PC-Konto 40-326551-9
