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 SAR 1,358 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
SAR 1,358
SAR 1,410 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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! (594 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in the heart of Old Town Basel! Convenient to everything! The rooms and hotel are extremely nice and the hotel staff very helpful!!"

Reviewed on 26 March 2025

Hotel Märthof Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat
Central City Hotel Rochat
3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23, Basel
The price is SAR 523 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
SAR 523
SAR 581 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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! (517 reviews)
"The hotel was a great value - we had a very large, clean room and were only a few minutes away from the center of the city and several excellent restaurants. The hotel itself served a good buffet breakfast (for 20 CHF) and within a 5-minute walk we found three very good restaurants. The best of the ..."

Reviewed on 11 April 2025

Central City Hotel Rochat
Motel One Basel
Motel One Basel
3 out of 5
Barfüssergasse 16, Basel
The price is SAR 586 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
SAR 586
SAR 647 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (625 reviews)
"The location of this hotel is great, right next to a tram stop. Snug quarters but it does the job."

Reviewed on 8 April 2025

Motel One Basel
Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025
Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025
4 out of 5
Blumenrain 19, Basel, BS
The price is SAR 675 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
SAR 675
SAR 739 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
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! (691 reviews)
Wonderful
"We had an excellent time at this hotel. The staff was beyond helpful and nice. Rooms were super clean. We got the basic room, but it was larger than we expected and just fine for three nights. Great location in the heart of the city. Our only complaint was the temperature of the room at night. We ..."

Reviewed on 17 December 2024

Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025
Krafft Basel
Krafft Basel
4 out of 5
Rheingasse 12, Basel, BS
The price is SAR 790 per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
SAR 790
SAR 859 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Stay at this 4-star luxury 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! (345 reviews)
Wonderful hotel
"Friendly and accommodating staff, without exception. Large rooms, enough for our four bags. Left my credit card at reception and they quickly called me and got it to our friends for delivery to us. All very helpful. Highly recommend this WWII era yet updated hotel. And great location!"

Reviewed on 2 April 2025

Krafft Basel
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
4 out of 5
Rebgasse 12-14, Basel
The price is SAR 817 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
SAR 817
SAR 886 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Naturhistorisches Museum and Martinskirche ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (101 reviews)
Will definitely book again.
"I loved this hotel!! This hotel is modern, clean, and well thought out. The is bar is wonderful, and the food is tasty. I would not hesitate to book again should I stay in Basel!"

Reviewed on 7 March 2025

Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
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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 Caricature and Cartoon Museum. 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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