Basel Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Basel which includes modern architecture
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Basel which includes modern architecture
Basel

Where to stay in Basel

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Basel City Centre

4/5(87 area reviews)

Museums, art galleries and historical sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basler Muenster or Basel Cathedral while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.

Basel City Centre
Basel showing street scenes and a house

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.

Old Town
Basel showing street scenes and a house

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.

Altstadt Grossbasel
Basel Art Museum featuring night scenes and street scenes

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.

Vorstädte
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Sankt Alban

4/5(15 area reviews)

While visiting Sankt Alban, you might make a stop by sights like St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park.

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Kleinbasel

Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Kleinbasel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

4 out of 5
Steinentorstrasse 25, Basel, BS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 4.970.738 ₫ per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
4.970.738 ₫
5.430.506 ₫ total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (484 reviews)
"Very comfortable and near the station. Walkable to old town."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Steinengraben 69, Basel, BS
The price is 3.293.303 ₫ per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
3.293.303 ₫
3.692.315 ₫ total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (830 reviews)
"Staff were super lovely and helpful!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4 out of 5
Marktgasse 19, Basel, BS
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (655 reviews)
"Close to tram. Walkable. City center. Daily market. Comfortable bed"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Hotel Märthof Basel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
City Pop 2Night Basel - Self check-in

City Pop 2Night Basel - Self check-in

4 out of 5
Badenstrasse 1, Basel, BS
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (693 reviews)
Great value and modern refurb.
"Great price, easy access to building and room with single code. Excellent layout with many places to store belongings, we could even place out suitcase and folded pushchair under the floor at the end of the bed leaving all the floor space. Housekeeping was said to do a clean on the fourth day but ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

City Pop 2Night Basel - Self check-in
limehome Basel Münzgasse

limehome Basel Münzgasse

2 out of 5
12 Münzgasse, Basel, BS
Stay at this aparthotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Theater Fauteuil and Pharmacy Museum Basel ...
8/10 Very Good! (45 reviews)
"Seamless check-in process with no issue and in a nice area with some good restaurants nearby"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

limehome Basel Münzgasse
Aparthotel Adagio Basel City

Aparthotel Adagio Basel City

4.5 out of 5
Hammerstrasse 46, Basel, BS
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (681 reviews)
"Amazing , fabulous , spectacular what else can I say 😁"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Basel City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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