Old Town

Basel

Basel featuring street scenes and a house
Basel which includes a pond and street scenes
Basel featuring a sunset and a city
Basel which includes a fountain, a statue or sculpture and outdoor art
Photo provided by Basel Tourismus/ Cinerent Open Air AG
Photo provided by Basel Tourismus/ Cinerent Open Air AG

Popular places to visit

Post-Christmas time in beautifully decorated Marktplatz; Basel, Switzerland #switzerland #basel #holidays

Marktplatz

4.5/5(82 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Marktplatz
Basel featuring a river or creek and a city

Basler Muenster

4.5/5(62 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Basel when you spend time at Basler Muenster. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Basler Muenster
Such a monumental building for this natural history museum

Basel Natural History Museum

You can study the exhibits at Basel Natural History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Basel Natural History Museum
Martinskirche

Martinskirche

You can find out about the history of Basel with a visit to Martinskirche. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Martinskirche
Basel Zoo which includes marine life, zoo animals and snow

Basel Zoo

4.5/5(23 reviews)

See the exotic and native animals who call Basel Zoo home during your travels in Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.

Basel Zoo
Basel Art Museum showing street scenes

Basel Art Museum

5/5(2 reviews)

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 Art Museum

Old Town Hotel Deals

Hotel Märthof Basel
Hotel Märthof Basel
4 out of 5
Marktgasse 19, Basel, BS
The price is AED 1,093 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
AED 1,093
AED 1,135 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (583 reviews)
"Thank you for your hospitality. The entire staff was so friendly. This hotel is so beautiful and our view was amazing. We highly recommend it. The location is great, walking distance from everything. If we come back to Basel we will be staying here again. Thank you for making our stay so wonderful ..."

Reviewed on 27 February 2025

Hotel Märthof Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat
Central City Hotel Rochat
3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23, Basel
The price is AED 478 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
AED 478
AED 530 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (498 reviews)
"Great location for walking around Basel."

Reviewed on 18 February 2025

Central City Hotel Rochat
Motel One Basel
Motel One Basel
3 out of 5
Barfüssergasse 16, Basel
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 545 per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
AED 545
AED 599 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (581 reviews)
"We spent New Year’s in Basel and was hoping for something a little more quaint, but the hotel was clean, quiet, and convenient to a variety of restaurants and local transportation. We are INCREDIBLY grateful to the gentleman who checked us in as he let us know that the garage we had originally parked ..."

Reviewed on 10 January 2025

Motel One Basel
Krafft Basel
Krafft Basel
4 out of 5
Rheingasse 12, Basel, BS
The price is AED 690 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
AED 690
AED 750 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (339 reviews)
"Really pleasant stay"

Reviewed on 28 December 2024

Krafft Basel
Hotel D Basel
Hotel D Basel
4 out of 5
Blumenrain 19, Basel, BS
The price is AED 596 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
AED 596
AED 652 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (679 reviews)
"Great central location and very attentive staff. Room was clean and spacious and breakfast very tasty. I would recommend."

Reviewed on 11 December 2024

Hotel D Basel
limehome Basel Münzgasse
limehome Basel Münzgasse
2.5 out of 5
12 Münzgasse, Basel, BS
The price is AED 337 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
AED 337
AED 404 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Stay at this aparthotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Basel Zoo and Theater Fauteuil are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (13 reviews)
"This was a great experience. I really liked the downtown area, how easy check-in was, the bed, and my bathroom. Two things I missed were a worktable (the tiny kitchen table was too small) and a bed stand."

Reviewed on 7 January 2025

limehome Basel Münzgasse
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Other neighborhoods around Old Town

Why crossing over the river Rhine using an ordinary bridge? This ferry is a very special experience. The boat is guided and pulled by the water itself

Kleinbasel

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

Kleinbasel
Basel featuring street scenes and a house

Altstadt Grossbasel

Take time in Altstadt Grossbasel to visit attractions like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Altstadt Grossbasel
A tram station in Basel covered in snow

Clara

Restaurants and river views are some things travelers note about Clara. Check out Musical Theater Basel or White and Blue House while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.

Clara
Basel Art Museum showing night scenes and street scenes

Vorstädte

Take time in Vorstädte to visit attractions like Basel Art Museum and Spalentor. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at University Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Vorstädte
Basel featuring modern architecture

Basel City Centre

4.5/5(233 area reviews)

Museums, art galleries, and historic 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
The Peter Merian building complex is located just next to the Basel train station. It can be easily seen on the way into Basel when arriving by train. Modern architecture with a lot of photographic potential #architecture #troveontuesday

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.

Gundeldingen

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