Basel Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 Rosentalanlage 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 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 Swiss Architecture Museum and Basel Town Hall. 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 Basel Art Museum and Spalentor. 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
AC didn’t work on our room which was the main reason we left another hotel. The man at the front desk was a bit aloof and I had to ask 3 times for help, and he finally got us another room. No help was provided for our move and we’re older patrons. We had to move ourselves including 2 sets of stairs ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
Clean room. Best shower on our trip
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel Märthof Basel
Very pleasant old hotel with upgrades. Comfortable clean rooms and a good breakfast. Great location for visiting the city
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
City Pop 2Night Basel - Self check-in
Fantastic hotel, clean and comfortable absolutely amazing
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
St. Jakobshalle
Catch an event at St. Jakobshalle during your trip to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Other places like Basel
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- Basel Zoo
- Congress Center Basel
- Basel Art Museum
- Basler Muenster
- St. Jakob-Park
- Basel University
- Basel Town Hall
- Spalentor
- Swiss Architecture Museum
- Basel Cathedral
- Stucki Business Park
- Rosentalanlage
- Theater Basel
- Basel Historical Museum
- Stuecki Shopping Center Basel
- Sankt Johanns-Park
- Jean Tinguely Museum
- Pharmacy Museum Basel
- Museum for Contemporary Art
- Kannenfeldpark
- Theater Fauteuil
