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Special PRIMERO PICASSO 13 Apartment

A 56-square-metre apartment on Dornacherstrasse that balances warm interiors, two private bedrooms, and a private hot tub within one of Switzerland's most culturally layered cities.

The PRIMERO PICASSO Apartment occupies a well-positioned floor on Dornacherstrasse 161, a leafy residential artery that connects the creative pulse of Basel - Gundeli's Gundeldingen district to the ci

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An Address of Quiet Distinction in Basel - Gundeli

The PRIMERO PICASSO Apartment occupies a well-positioned floor on Dornacherstrasse 161, a leafy residential artery that connects the creative pulse of Basel - Gundeli's Gundeldingen district to the city's wider cultural grid. At 56 square metres, the apartment is compact without feeling constrained — every surface and fitting has been considered to serve both the long-stay professional and the discerning leisure traveller arriving for Art Basel - Gundeli or the city's renowned museum circuit.

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The interior palette leans toward warm neutrals anchored by considered furnishings: a king bed in the principal bedroom, a queen bed in the second room, and a living area with a sofa bed that extends the apartment's capacity to six guests without compromise. Room-darkening shades keep mornings restorative, while the elevator ensures effortless arrivals regardless of luggage or physical need. A private hot tub and an outdoor deck with seating add a dimension rarely found at this address tier, offering a genuine transition between urban engagement and private retreat.

The kitchen is fitted with a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, stove, microwave, toaster, water kettle, and coffee maker — a setup that supports everything from a quick espresso before a gallery visit to a full dinner prepared from the nearby market. Crockery, cutlery, pots, pans, and wine glasses are all provided, as are linens and towels. The WiFi is fast and the desk setup is laptop-friendly, making remote work a practical reality.

Check-in is from 15:00 and is fully contactless, enabling arrival at your own pace without coordination overhead. Check-out is by 10:00. Paid parking is available off premises for guests travelling by car. The building is served by an elevator, and the Gundeldingen neighbourhood — walkable, authentic, and well-connected by tram — places the best of Basel - Gundeli within straightforward reach.

Everything Provided, Nothing Overlooked

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Bathtub

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Room darkening shades

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TV

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Heating

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WiFi

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Hair dryer

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Crockery and cutlery

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Microwave

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Dining table

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Desk

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Iron

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Shampoo

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Buzzer

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First aid kit

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Hangers

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Laptop friendly

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Linens provided

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Towels provided

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Hot water

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Cooking basics

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Body wash

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Extra pillows and blankets

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Wine glasses

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Elevator

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Contactless check-in

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Carbon monoxide detector

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Paid parking off premises

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Hot tub

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Spaces Designed for Comfort and Clarity

Principal King Bedroom

King bed · room-darkening shades · wardrobe

The primary bedroom centres on a king bed dressed in provided linens, with room-darkening shades for full privacy. Closet and drawer storage accommodates extended stays with ease and order.

Second Queen Bedroom

Queen bed · natural light · closet storage

A composed and well-proportioned room with a queen bed, hangers, and closet space. Quiet and independently structured, it suits a second couple or guests requiring their own defined territory.

Living and Lounge Area

Sofa bed · TV · extra pillows and blankets

The living room functions as a social anchor by day and a sleeping space for a sixth guest by night. A television and extra blankets are on hand; the layout encourages both conversation and rest.

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Stove · dishwasher · coffee maker · full crockery

A practical and generously stocked kitchen with stove, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, toaster, kettle, and coffee maker. All crockery, cutlery, pots, pans, and wine glasses are provided.

Hot Tub and Deck

Private hot tub · outdoor seating · deck

A private hot tub and furnished outdoor deck offer a counterpoint to Basel - Gundeli's cultural intensity. The space is suited to evenings with wine or a quiet morning before the city begins its day.

From Arrival to Evening in Basel - Gundeli

You arrive on Dornacherstrasse in the afternoon, the contactless entry releasing the door without the need for a handoff or a wait. The elevator carries you up, and when the apartment door opens, the room-darkening shades have kept the interior cool and unhurried. You set your bags down beside the king bed, note the linen already crisp on the mattress, and pour water from the kettle before even opening the curtains.

Morning in the apartment is deliberate. The coffee maker runs while you pull back the shades to the particular light that Basel - Gundeli produces in the early hours — northern, clean, without glare. Breakfast is assembled from yesterday's market finds using the stove and the full complement of cookware, eaten at the dining table while you consult the day's agenda. The desk is ready for an hour of correspondence before you leave.

Afternoons here belong to the city. The Kunstmuseum, the Fondation Beyeler, and the Rhine promenade are each within tram or cycling distance. Basel - Gundeli rewards methodical exploration: the Old Town's sandstone facades, the covered markets, the riverbank where locals swim in the current in summer. You return to the apartment having covered ground that feels proportionate to a city of this cultural density.

The evening shifts the register entirely. The outdoor deck and hot tub change the atmosphere from urban apartment to something more private — warm water, the ambient sounds of the neighbourhood settling, wine glasses drawn from the cabinet. The sofa in the living area accommodates the full group when conversation extends past midnight. By the time you lower the room-darkening shades again, Basel - Gundeli has delivered exactly what it promises to those who take it seriously.

Dornacherstrasse, Basel - Gundeli

Kunstmuseum Basel - Gundeli

Kunstmuseum Basel - Gundeli

18 minutes by tram

The largest art museum in Switzerland, housing works spanning six centuries. An essential destination for any visit to Basel - Gundeli.

Marktplatz Basel - Gundeli

Marktplatz Basel - Gundeli

20 minutes by tram

Basel - Gundeli's historic central square, framed by the red sandstone Rathaus and animated by a daily produce market of genuine local character.

Dornacherstrasse Market

Dornacherstrasse Market

4 minutes by foot

A walkable cluster of bakeries, grocers, and small shops along Dornacherstrasse that supply the apartment kitchen with fresh produce and morning goods.

Rhine Promenade

Rhine Promenade

12 minutes by foot

Basel - Gundeli's defining natural feature: a broad, fast-moving river where locals swim in summer and walk year-round along well-maintained banks.

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