Basel Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Basel
Where to stay in Basel
Basel City Centre
Museums, art galleries and historical sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basel Natural History Museum or Basler Muenster while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.
Old Town
Museums, art galleries and live music are just a few things travellers like about Old Town. Sights like Basel Natural History Museum and Basel Town Hall 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.
Sankt Alban
While visiting Sankt Alban, you might make a stop by sights like St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Suite was very clean and comfortable. Location was easily walkable to old town Basel. Viking rep was on site. Would definitely recommend!
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
Very good sized room, very comfortable bed and large bathroom. Staff very friendly. Hotel a little dated and no mini fridge. Wifi connectivity intermittent also. Overall would recommend as a great choice for a hotel in Basel close to the train station. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hotel Märthof Basel
everything was perfect
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Basel City
It was clean, no phone in room, no intructuons or valid info at check in. Asumed we knew everythg the hotel had to offer.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
City Pop 2Night Basel - Self check-in
Limehome Basel Münzgasse
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 Zoo
Visit the animals who call Basel Zoo home during your trip to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
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 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.
Basel Town Hall
After visiting Basel Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Basel. 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.
Other places like Basel
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- Basel Zoo
- Congress Center Basel
- Basler Muenster
- St. Jakob-Park
- Basel Art Museum
- Basel University
- Basel Town Hall
- Stuecki Shopping Center Basel
- Spalentor
- Stucki Business Park
- Jean Tinguely Museum
- Theater Basel
- Basel Cathedral
- Swiss Architecture Museum
- Caricature and Cartoon Museum
- Puppenhausmuseum
- Basel Historical Museum
- Antique Museum and Collection Ludwig
- Rosentalanlage
- Museum for Contemporary Art
- Pharmacy Museum Basel
- Kannenfeldpark
