City Pop Basel Jakob, Basel

City Pop Jakob is strategically located on Hochstrasse 16, in the heart of Basel. Just a few steps from the building, you'll find a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as easy access to iconic attractions such as the Musical Theater and the Rhine. The proximity to the central station makes this location perfect for frequent travelers. The building houses 187 modern apartments, designed to offer a practical and comfortable urban living experience in the dynamic and captivating context of Basel. City Pop shares the building with an international private school, however, areas are well separated.

Building facilities:
• Co-living lounge with ping pong and foosball
• Co-working space
• Cinema room
• Gym
• Parking garage: -4 with 15 spots
• Laundry room: -3
• Waste room: Ground floor outside
Neighborhood highlights:
• Next to SBB station
• Near tram station
• Restaurants, shops, supermarkets, bars, cafes, parks

City Tax policy:

• City Tax is a compulsory tax that all tourists have to pay only for their first 30 days of their stay in the City of Basel.

• The Tax is paid immediately upon booking.

• In return, guests receive a Basel Card that offers discounts on public transportation and cultural events.

• The tax is currently set at CHF 4.20 per person per night (2026).

• Guests need to be registered by us in the AVS online portal every Thursday (even if they extend their stay).
• Guests must also be registered even if they have a temporary residence in Basel City.
• In the cases mentioned above, make sure to select the correct category when adjusting the AVS entry (Walk in – Wohnsitz in der Stadt Basel).
• If guests register themselves with the local authorities, they can send us their registration document (Anmeldebestätigung) and we will refund the City Tax and adjust the AVS system accordingly.
• Always ask guests to send the document to us.
with the subject: CITY TAX REFUND BASEL STADT + Full Name.
• Important note: The Basel region is split into two different cantons, Basel-Stadt and Basel-Land.
• For all City Pop buildings located in Basel City, residents must provide proof of registration in Basel-Stadt. Registrations from Basel-Land are not valid.