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 Basler Muenster or Munsterplatz 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 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
Clean room
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
B&B Hotel Basel
Room was small but clean and nice. However, simple machine coffee cost 4.50 CHF!
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
Great location to train station and room was huge and clean but train noise could disturb light sleepers. Pillow in room was non supportive
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Aparthotel Adagio Basel City
The staffs were friendly and helpful. Katarina even helped me check in earlier than the usual time which I appreciated a lot. The location is good and has an easy walking access to trams. The space of the room and amenities are quite useful especially if you fancy cooking to save on your trip. I’d ...
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
City Pop 2Night Basel - Self check-in
Great location! Clean room. Laundry facilities
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Limehome Basel Münzgasse
Good base for a couple of nights. Nothing fancy but served us well for our stop over
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
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.
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.
St. Jakobshalle
Catch an event at St. Jakobshalle during your trip to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Congress Center Basel
Learn about the events happening in Congress Center Basel during your trip to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
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- Basel Zoo
- Congress Center Basel
- Basel Art Museum
- St. Jakob-Park
- Basler Muenster
- Basel University
- Basel Town Hall
- Stuecki Shopping Center Basel
- Theater Basel
- Basel Cathedral
- Stucki Business Park
- Basel Historical Museum
- Rosentalanlage
- Caricature and Cartoon Museum
- Sankt Johanns-Park
- Spalentor
- Basel Historical Museum of Music
- Martinskirche
- Jean Tinguely Museum
- Theater Fauteuil
- Puppenhausmuseum
