Find Historic Hotels in Basel City Centre

Those who want a historical tour will not be disappointed in a trip to Basel City Centre. While you’re visiting, check out the museums and art scene. You can also discover the festivals during your vacation.

Based on our travel expertise, Krafft Basel is a top historic hotel bookable on Expedia and it features free WiFi. Basler Muenster is a short walk away. If you’re interested in local history, another choice for your trip is Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois.

Basel City Centre is home to 139 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia, including 2 historic hotels or hotels close to historic sites.

Basel City Centre is notable for landmarks like White and Blue House, Martinskirche, and Offene Kirche Elisabethen. Cultural venues include Caricature and Cartoon Museum, Basel Art Museum, and Theater Basel. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Basler Muenster and Munsterplatz.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can stay in a place that has an officially recognized historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub, or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Basel City Centre, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value along with how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the popular amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Basel City Centre, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.