Basel City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Basel City Centre
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.
Basler Muenster
Admire its exquisite architecture, peer from the towers over the city or just soak up the atmosphere of Basel’s most important house of worship.
Basel Art Museum
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
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.
Congress Center Basel
Learn about the events happening in Congress Center Basel during your trip to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Activities
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide
Our pick of the best Basel City Centre Hotel Deals
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Room was clean but had issues - lights that did not work, shower doors did not completely.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hotel Märthof Basel
Staff was very professional and helpful. Lovely property in a great location
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Central City Hotel Rochat
Ac n/a below 24 c ambient. Opened window so ok.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Essential by Dorint Basel City
Taxi services are very expensive but that is not the fault of this property. Tram instruction is needed or tram map to make it more convenient.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel
Bed was comfortable
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Super great staff, so helpful,! Great location, clean and charming!
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Basel City Centre
Clara
Well liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by Basel Natural History Museum and Munsterplatz while you're exploring Clara and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
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.
Breite
Breite might not have many top sights, but St. Jakob-Park and St. Jakobshalle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
