The 7 best shisha lounges in Basel (2026)

Ranked by real customer ratings across Basel's shisha scene — only venues with a solid number of reviews qualify.

These are the top-rated shisha lounges in Basel, Switzerland, based on 15 or more reviews. Vibes Rooftop & Lounge and Look Hookah Lounge are among the highest-rated venues. There are six qualifying locations with an average rating of 4.5 stars. The best options include Harrem, Lounge of Smoke, and Catacombe Shisha Lounge. VIP BAR BASEL has the most reviews but lower ratings. All venues are located in Basel or nearby Grenzach-Wyhlen.

1
Street view
Vibes Rooftop & Lounge
Haltingerstrasse 104, 4057 Basel
★ 4.7 (117)
Outdoor seating
“The hookahs are delicious, and the hookah pipes themselves are of a high quality”
2
Look Hookah Lounge - Grenzach-Wyhlen
Basler Str. 29, 79639 Grenzach-Wyhlen, Deutschland
★ 4.7 (76)
Open late
“The place is amazing. The staff and owner are friendly and take personal interest of the customer.”
3
Harrem
79639, Hornrain 34, 79639 Grenzach-Wyhlen, Deutschland
★ 4.6 (109)
Open late
“The shisha is truly on another level – extremely well-balanced and made with high-quality tobacco.”
4
Lounge of Smoke
Laufenstrasse 16, 4053 Basel
★ 4.6 (57)££
Outdoor seating
“The Lounge of Smoke is the perfect place for me to enjoy a good cigar in a relaxed atmosphere.”
5
Catacombe Shisha Lounge
Claragraben 76, 4058 Basel
★ 4.4 (124)
Open late
“Great Shisha spot in the heart of the city. Downside, it can be a bit stuffy whenever there are more than 3…”
6
EXIL Shisha Lounge Bar
Basler Str. 59, 79576 Weil am Rhein-Otterbach
★ 3.9 (160)
Open late
“Terrible service, rude staff and wrongly prepared cocktails.”
7
Street view
VIP BAR BASEL
Steinenvorstadt 32, 4051 Basel
★ 3.9 (376)££
Open late
“Shisha comes fast, maybe not the best flavours.”

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