Sankt Alban Travel Guide
Basel
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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.
St. Jakobshalle
Catch an event at St. Jakobshalle during your trip to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Sankt Alban
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
"Excellent hotel and location! Close to the old town and next to the train station! Highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
B&B Hotel Basel
Hotel Victoria
"Nicely located hotel right outside Basel train station. Room was small but perfect for a solo traveller or couple for a few nights"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Novotel Basel City
"Staff was helpful and understanding. Room and amenities were great"
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Basel
"Beautiful hotel and lovely room. Generally the staff were very friendly and helpful. The only issue was with the wakeup call and taxi booking we scheduled for the following morning - the staff completely forgot to call us, saying they had a different time. We were able to show the front desk the ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel
"The property was about a 5 min walk to the train station. The room was very clean and we appreciated that the refrigerator was stocked with free items. The included breakfast was the best we have ever seen. The A/C was excellent which we noticed was not true everywhere. I would rate this hotel 5/5 ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sankt Alban
Sankt Jakob
If you're spending some time in Sankt Jakob, St. Jakob-Park and St. Jakob-Park Shopping Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Breite
Breite might not have many top sights, but St. Jakob-Park and St. Jakobshalle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Gundeldingen
While you're in Gundeldingen, take in top sights like Via Gottardo and jump on the metro at Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Bruderholz
While Bruderholz may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Green Meadow Park and St. Jakobshalle.
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.
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.
