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The highly anticipated Eurovision song contest is set to take the stage at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel this year, with performers ready to captivate audiences.
As the host city for the 69th edition of the competition, Basel will welcome 37 countries between May 13 and 17, all vying for the top spot.
Fans are rushing to Basel, and if you plan to join the musical spectacle, accommodations are still available, albeit at steep prices.
Basel prepares for a tidal wave of Eurovision fans
With Eurovision excitement at its peak, Basel expects to see up to 50,000 fans arriving in the coming days.
According to the event organizers, the live show will draw attendees from about 80 countries worldwide.
Swiss fans have booked the most tickets, marking the competition’s return to the country after a 35-year absence.
Germany stands second in ticket purchases, followed by fans from the UK, France, and Spain.
Basel accommodations see a price surge for Eurovision
Accommodation rates in Basel have skyrocketed during the upcoming competition week, as reported by Wettfreunde.net, which analyzed over 1,000 listings on Booking and Airbnb.
A six-night Booking stay from May 12 to 18 averages €6,024, a 139% increase from the week before and 137% from the following week.
Airbnb’s average for the same period is €1,804, reflecting a 130% jump before the contest and a 164% increase afterward.
The most expensive Booking finds studio accommodation 8 kilometers from the venue for €21,906, while Airbnb features a loft 2.5 kilometers away at €67,369 for six days.
If these prices are beyond your budget, the cheapest Booking option is a capsule hotel double room for €1,178, and Airbnb’s lowest offer is an apartment 30 kilometers from the arena for €252.
