hotel brasserie au violon

An unforgettable dining experience in a stunning historic setting We had an absolutely wonderful dinner at Au Violon! The location itself is fascinating—the historic ambiance creates such a unique and cozy atmosphere that sets the tone for a perfect evening. The food was nothing short of spectacular. We started with the foie gras, which was incredibly delicious, and the beef tartare, which was seasoned perfectly with a nice spicy kick. For our main courses, the steaks were melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the savory lamb shanks were rich and flavorful. Every plate looked and tasted amazing. Beyond the food, the service was exceptional. The staff was attentive and genuinely caring throughout the night. A special thank you to the team for going completely out of their way to help us retrieve a lost coat—that level of kindness and effort really made a lasting impression on us. If you are in Basel, this place is a must-visit. Highly recommended!

Beautiful room with a view of the cathedral, the hotel is up high above the town centre so no traffic noise at night. Friendly staff at reception, we also had breakfast here which was continental style, plenty of choice and lovely fresh bread. Easy access via the lift straight into the centre of town. We ate at the restaurant on our second night (it's closed on Sundays). Beautiful setting under the trees, a good quality meal, well cooked, lovely waiting staff. We would definitely stay here again, it was a perfect 2 night break on our journey to the Alps. The only problem was the lack of air conditioning in the room as we were there during a very hot week.

I am staying at a nearby hotel without a restaurant and wandered in to the restaurant at this hotel. I was immediately greeted and seated as a solo diner without a reservation. The staff was amazing at paying attention to when I was ready to order another drink or food, or ready to pay, I never had to try to get their attention. The food was excellent as well, especially the escargot. The interior is also so charming in both a rustic and elegant way. If you've got the budget for a lovely french meal in Basel, this is the way to go!

We had a fantastic vacation staying at this warm and welcoming and historic hotel located in the center of Basel. The hotel has a fabulous restaurant where we enjoyed breakfasts as well as a wonderful dinner on thrir outside patio. Mary, the reception manager of the Brasserie au Violon, went out of her way to ensure that we had the most comfortable and quiet rooms. When we made our reservation, we opted for a very large room overlooking the square, however, when we arrived, Basel was the location of the Eurovision Song Contest and Mary was worried that with the music coming from the festivities, we wouldn’t be able to sleep. Mary urged us to consider taking a less expensive room that faced the other side of the hotel! She proceeded to give us discounts on our breakfasts so that we would be compensated for our less expensive room! Our room was indeed, quiet! The hotel staff took excellent care of making our beds and we absolutely loved staying at this magnificent hotel!||And as it happened, on our last evening at the hotel, The Swiss won a soccer tournament and there was a tremendous celebration with thousands of people singing and celebrating. Mary encouraged and invited us to go to the top floor of the hotel to one of those larger rooms overlooking the festivities, so we could have a fantastic view of the celebration! We were able to take great pictures and enjoy the event from ghe safety of our wonderful hotel!

We used the restaurant, 2 times now, both with group of 8-9 people. The food was delicious but service time was too long. Only recommended if you have enough time to wait.

Had dinner at the restaurant - very kind and helpful staff - a bit slow to serve but wonderfully helpful. Delicious food and great dessert

Reviewing the restaurant. Went for lunch. The restaurant has a lovely, shady terrace. Not cheap. Delicious French food, nice wine list, and good service. I had fish and a very nice French Sauvignon Blanc.

I recently stayed here with 3 other travelling friends. This hotel was the perfect place to stay in Old Town Basel. We loved our rooms, the views were beautiful, the breakfast was excellent. The beds were so comfortable and the entire hotel is a visual feast. Top it all off with excellent staff at the front desk and in the restaurant and you could not get a better stay. I highly recommend this for your safe and comfortable visit in Basel.

The Ilmac conference 2025 is being hosted in Basel this week. We had a company dinner hosted at the Hotel Brasserie au violon. The ambience truly depicted, old world Basel, as it is in the older part of the city. We were hosted in an upper banquet room looked overlooked part of the old town area. The quality of the food from hors d'oeuvres to entrées to desserts was impeccable. The wines that our waiter recommended, perfectly complemented our dinner selections. I do not know what the price was. However, I'm sure our event was on the higher end of cost. However, I highly recommend this restaurant as a very good selection to anyone visiting Basel if it is in your price range.

I​ am delighted to be the first to review this beautiful hotel! ​My travel companion and I had to make last min change to our travel plans​ and found ourselves needing a place in Basel and through a reference,​ we landed in this excellent​​ Hotel. WOW,​ WHAT A TREAT! It started as a monastery​ and has had many lives​ but the most infamous is as a prison! The hospitality​, generosity, ​and sense of style are​ noticeable​. They greeted​ us after a weary travel​ with a smile and delicious food recommendations​. They have a lovely​ continental​ breakfast, the rooms are clean and efficient​, and when you hear music from the conservatory next door waft through the courtyard you know truly know "the hills are alive with the sound of music". Beside Basel being a​ most beautiful​ town,​ this is a "must consider" in your travel plans through Switzerland​.