Old Town Travel Guide

Basel

A stone bridge over a river with historic buildings and a flag on a pole.
A red building with intricate designs and a tall tower.
A historic building with ornate facades, large windows, and a clock tower.
A river with boats, a bridge, and buildings along the riverbank.
A large, ornate church with twin towers and intricate stone carvings.

Stay near popular Old Town attractions


Top hotels in Old Town

Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23 Basel
The price is 3.571.334 ₫ per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
3.571.334 ₫
3.980.196 ₫ total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (726 reviews)
"Helpful staff, good breakfast, rooms are adequate for sleeping - standard rooms are small."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Central City Hotel Rochat
Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4.5 out of 5
Marktgasse 19 Basel BS
The price is 8.771.697 ₫ per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
8.771.697 ₫
9.378.172 ₫ total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (818 reviews)
"Great location in the center of the old city. Right in the market square. Comfortable hotel accommodations. Excellent restaurant for morning breakfast. They provided a fan for our room ."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hotel Märthof Basel
Limehome Basel Town Hall

Limehome Basel Town Hall

2 out of 5
12 Münzgasse Basel BS
The price is 3.905.285 ₫ per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
3.905.285 ₫
4.489.426 ₫ total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Theater Fauteuil and Pharmacy Museum Basel ...
Limehome Basel Town Hall
Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Blumenrain 19 Basel BS
The price is 4.844.247 ₫ per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
4.844.247 ₫
5.301.480 ₫ total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (818 reviews)
"Everything was perfect. Two things I would like to be noticed. First it is the maintenance work going on on the side street next to the hotel. Second that the bath tub is too deep and it is not easy to go on it or out."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel
Motel One Basel

Motel One Basel

3 out of 5
Barfüssergasse 16 Basel
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.759.398 ₫ per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
3.759.398 ₫
4.175.303 ₫ total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (782 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay at Motel One in Basel. The room was spacious and clean, beds comfortable, the breakfast was various, and the location was ideal. We found the staff helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Motel One Basel
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois

Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois

5 out of 5
Blumenrain 8 Basel
The price is 18.763.599 ₫ per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
18.763.599 ₫
19.749.766 ₫ total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Martinskirche and Pharmacy Museum Basel are located ...
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
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.

Where to stay in Old Town

Find the best Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

Sankt Alban

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

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.

Kleinbasel

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



Old Town Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: