Basel City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.
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A modern building with large glass windows and a wooden deck with outdoor seating.

Stay near popular Basel City Centre attractions

A historic European square with ornate buildings, a prominent tower, and cobblestone streets.

Marktplatz

9.0/10 (1,102 reviews)
You can enjoy retail therapy at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
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Activities

Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

AU$22
per adult
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours
Basel Private Tour - James Bond's Schilthorn and Lauterbrunnen

James Bond’s Schilthorn & Mürren Tour | From Basel

AU$817
per adult
James Bond’s Schilthorn & Mürren Tour | From Basel
Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel

Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel

AU$29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel
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Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

AU$47
per adult
Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Basel: Self-Guided Food Tour

Basel: Self-Guided Food Tour

AU$69
per adult
Basel: Self-Guided Food Tour
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

AU$54
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide
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Our pick of the best Basel City Centre Hotel Deals

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$305 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$305
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (688 reviews)
"In the heart of Basel .ahould offer included breakfast"

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23 Basel
The price is AU$203 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$203
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (739 reviews)
"Booked 2 twin rooms but one of the rooms was very small, asked to be moved and this was dealt with without fuss. We didn’t have the Swiss adapter, again, dealt with. One couple had breakfast every morning and said there was great choice and plenty of it. Air conditioning worked perfectly so room ..."

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Central City Hotel Rochat
Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4.5 out of 5
Marktgasse 19 Basel BS
The price is AU$487 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$487
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (827 reviews)
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Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Hotel Märthof Basel
HYPERION Hotel Basel

HYPERION Hotel Basel

4 out of 5
Messeplatz 12 Basel BS
The price is AU$295 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$295
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"A great hotel with a lovely buffet breakfast in a very good location right near tram stop.most things were walkable and buses and trams right by the hotel."

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

HYPERION Hotel Basel
Limehome Basel Town Hall

Limehome Basel Town Hall

2 out of 5
12 Münzgasse Basel BS
The price is AU$226 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$226
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Theater Fauteuil and Pharmacy Museum Basel ...
8.2/10 Very good! (103 reviews)
"Lack of a person at checkin and no bag room made this hotel inconvenient"

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Limehome Basel Town Hall
Pullman Basel Europe

Pullman Basel Europe

4 out of 5
Clarastrasse 43 Basel BS
The price is AU$349 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$349
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
Pullman Basel Europe
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Our guide on where to stay in Basel City Centre

Find the best Basel City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings and a Gothic church with spires.

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.

A historic building with ornate facades, large windows, and a clock tower.
Photo by Annie Chamberlain
Open Photo by Annie Chamberlain

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.

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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.

A river with swans, a bridge, a path, and buildings in the background.

Sankt Alban

While visiting Sankt Alban, you might make a stop by sights like St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park.

A riverside cityscape with historic buildings and modern skyscrapers.

Kleinbasel

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

Basel City Centre Travel Guide

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