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.
Martinskirche
You can find out about the history of Basel with a stop at Martinskirche. 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.
Munsterplatz
You can learn about the history of Basel with a stop at Munsterplatz. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Activities
Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
Basel: Unlimited 4G Internet in the EU with Pocket WiFi
Our pick of the best Basel City Centre Hotel Deals
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Convenient location Basel trams make it easy to get around
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Hotel Märthof Basel
Through no fault of the hotel, construction directly outside hotel was noisy and inconvenient. Hopefully this will be finished soon. Great location for getting around the city. The staff at the front desk was exceptional and we really enjoyed our waiter, Victor, in the dining room.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hotel Rheinfelderhof
Clean Room in the Central
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
HYPERION Hotel Basel
Good
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
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Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Central City Hotel Rochat
Clean room
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Basel City Centre
Clara
Well liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by Musical Theater Basel 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 Town Hall and Marktplatz 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.
Breite
Breite might not have many top sights, but St. Jakob-Park and St. Jakobshalle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
