Eurovision Success Drives Record Hotel Stays in Basel

May 2025 sees highest hotel occupancy in 90 years with 150,854 overnight stays, Eurovision Song Contest finale achieving 89% room occupancy

Basel recorded 150,854 overnight hotel stays in May 2025.
The Eurovision Song Contest period (May 10-17) generated 40,414 overnight stays.
Other major events contributing to the surge included the Swiss Biotech Day, the European Youth Choir Festival, and Fantasy Basel.

89%

Peak Room Occupancy

8.4%

Year-on-Year Increase

89,983

International Visitors

70%

Average Monthly Occupancy

"Not since 1934 have so many overnight stays been registered in one May."
— Statistical Office

Shattering a 90-Year Record

Basel recorded 150,854 overnight hotel stays in May 2025.
The Eurovision Song Contest period (May 10-17) generated 40,414 overnight stays.
Other major events contributing to the surge included the Swiss Biotech Day, the European Youth Choir Festival, and Fantasy Basel.