Basel Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Basel
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 Basel Natural History Museum 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 Natural History Museum and Basel Town Hall 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
Very nice staff. Nice room. Very good location.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
The staff were very helpful
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
Great service and the room was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the free public transportation ticket and included breakfast!
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Basel City
Good
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
City Pop 2Night Basel - Self check-in
Great location! Clean room. Laundry facilities
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Limehome Basel Münzgasse
Room clean, access easy
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
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.
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.
Basel Natural History Museum
You can study the exhibits at Basel Natural History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Other places like Basel
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- Basel Zoo
- Congress Center Basel
- Basler Muenster
- St. Jakob-Park
- Basel Art Museum
- Basel Town Hall
- Basel University
- Stuecki Shopping Center Basel
- Spalentor
- Theater Basel
- Stucki Business Park
- Swiss Architecture Museum
- Sankt Johanns-Park
- Jean Tinguely Museum
- Caricature and Cartoon Museum
- Basel Cathedral
- Basel Historical Museum
- Rosentalanlage
- Kannenfeldpark
- Basel Paper Mill
- Museum for Contemporary Art
