Basel City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Marktplatz
You can enjoy retail therapy at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Art Museum
You can study the exhibits at Basel Art Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basler Muenster
Learn about the local history of Basel when you take a trip to Basler Muenster. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Natural History Museum
You can study the exhibits at Basel Natural History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Martinskirche
You can find out about the history of Basel with a stop at Martinskirche. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Zoo
Visit the animals who call Basel Zoo home during your trip to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Basel City Centre
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Got a very large room (548) comfortable bed
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Hotel Märthof Basel
Not only was our room super clean and comfortable, but the staff truly is the shining star. If I could give them 10 stars, I would. They go above and beyond to make your stay comfortable and will assist you with any help you need - from finding where your riverboat is docked to helping you with finding ...
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
HYPERION Hotel Basel
All above
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Hotel Rheinfelderhof
The girl working the desk was amazingly helpful. The hotel is in a great location!
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Pullman Basel Europe
Big room and bathroom. Friendly reception staff. Location great.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Basel Marriott Hotel
Top Zimmer
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Basel City Centre
Clara
Well liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by Musical Theater Basel and Munsterplatz while you're exploring Clara and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Old Town
Museums, art galleries and live music are just a few things travellers like about Old Town. Sights like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Basel area at Marktplatz Tram Stop.
Altstadt Grossbasel
If you're spending time in Altstadt Grossbasel, you might enjoy attractions like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Vorstädte
If you're spending time in Vorstädte, you might enjoy attractions like Theater Basel and Basel Art Museum. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at University Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Breite
Breite might not have many top sights, but St. Jakob-Park and St. Jakobshalle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Basel City Centre Travel Guide
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- Basel Art Museum
- Basler Muenster
- Congress Center Basel
- Basel University
- Basel Town Hall
- Theater Basel
- Spalentor
- Basel Cathedral
- Jean Tinguely Museum
- Basel Historical Museum
- Rosentalanlage
- Martinskirche
- Swiss Architecture Museum
- Basel Historical Museum of Music
- Theater Fauteuil
- Caricature and Cartoon Museum
- Antique Museum and Collection Ludwig
- Baseldytschi Bihni
- HMB - Museum of History
- Pfalz Basel
- Basel Paper Mill
- Pharmacy Museum Basel
- Museum for Contemporary Art
- Leonhardskirche
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