Basel City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Marktplatz

Marktplatz

You can enjoy retail therapy at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Marktplatz
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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.

Basler Muenster
Basel Art Museum which includes street scenes

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 Art Museum
Martinskirche

Martinskirche

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

Martinskirche

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.

Congress Center Basel

Munsterplatz

You can learn about the history of Basel with a stop at Munsterplatz. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Munsterplatz

Activities

Spalentor

Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

AU$46
per adult
Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Basel Old Town Private Walking Tour

Basel Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide

AU$89
per adult
Basel Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide
Basel Münster - river view

Basel Private Tour Highlights And Hidden Gems

AU$266
per adult
Basel Private Tour Highlights And Hidden Gems
Guided tour “Love stories of Basel"

Romantic Whispers of Basel: A Love-Filled Journey

AU$909
per adult
Romantic Whispers of Basel: A Love-Filled Journey
Walking Tour through Basel Old Town

Walking Tour through Basel Old Town

AU$49
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Walking Tour through Basel Old Town
Basel : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide

Basel : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

AU$268
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Basel : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
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Our pick of the best Basel City Centre Hotel Deals

Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4 out of 5
Marktgasse 19, Basel, BS
The price is AU$703 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
AU$703
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (667 reviews)
"Well presented hotel with charm and a beer enjoyable rooftop bar over looking the Marktplatz. Staff were super helpful and friendly. Excellent tram connections just outside the hotel."

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Hotel Märthof Basel
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Steinengraben 69, Basel, BS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$217 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$217
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (838 reviews)
"Staff were super lovely and helpful!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

4 out of 5
Steinentorstrasse 25, Basel, BS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$311 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$311
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (492 reviews)
Great hotel
"I have stayed at this in hotel many times but this time I was upgraded which was nice especially when your here in business and you want a little more room to relax, I would recommend Raddison Blu for future visits."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23, Basel
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (587 reviews)
"Front desk lady is stressed"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

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Central City Hotel Rochat
Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025

Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025

4 out of 5
Blumenrain 19, Basel, BS
The price is AU$324 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$324
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (731 reviews)
"Good area. Hotel was nice and so was the staff."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025
Essential by Dorint Basel City

Essential by Dorint Basel City

4 out of 5
Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel, BS
The price is AU$283 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
AU$283
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (992 reviews)
Great experience.
"A very clean, modern, pleasant hotel, a 15 minute walk from the historic center of town with an outstanding staff. Everyone was very friendly, accommodating and cheerful. The price was very reasonable as well."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Essential by Dorint Basel City
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Other neighbourhoods around Basel City Centre

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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.

Clara
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Kleinbasel

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

Kleinbasel
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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.

Old Town
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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.

Altstadt Grossbasel
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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.

Vorstädte
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Breite

Breite might not have many top sights, but St. Jakob-Park and St. Jakobshalle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Breite

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