Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Basel which includes a house and street scenes
Basel featuring a pond and street scenes
Old Town
Basel showing a fountain, outdoor art and a statue or sculpture
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Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Old Town Hotel Deals

Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4.5 out of 5
Marktgasse 19, Basel, BS
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (688 reviews)
"The staff are so friendly and thoughtful, and the location is very convenient. The building is fantastic—like a castle! They even gave us a free upgrade to the largest room, and we really appreciate it."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Hotel Märthof 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! (605 reviews)
"Unique room layout. Close to public transit and other amenities. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

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$342 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$342
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (741 reviews)
"construction around property and noise @ night. location is good and staff was helpful."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025
Motel One Basel

Motel One Basel

3 out of 5
Barfüssergasse 16, Basel
The price is AU$279 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$279
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (689 reviews)
"An absolutely great hotel! Parking around downtown is awful but the hotel was great. If driving to town, leave the car somewhere far from downtown and you'll be fine."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Motel One Basel
Limehome Basel Münzgasse

Limehome Basel Münzgasse

2 out of 5
12 Münzgasse, Basel, BS
Fully refundable
The price is AU$224 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$224
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Theater Fauteuil and Pharmacy Museum Basel ...
7.8/10 Good! (53 reviews)
"This property was wonderful. The code system is really easy and the room was wonderful. The shower was spacious, our room had wall to wall windows which was gorgeous. The hotel DOES have laundry machines that you can use, even though I couldn’t find that on the listing, which was crucial for us. ..."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025

Limehome Basel Münzgasse
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

4 out of 5
Rebgasse 12-14, Basel
The price is AU$338 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$338
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (126 reviews)
"Ein tolles Hotel in Gehdistanz zu allen Möglichkeiten, mit moderner Einrichtung. Die Baselcard ist super und die Bags um sich im Rhein treiben zu lassen sind genial. Zuerst waren wir etwas erstaunt über den Preis des Frühstücks, doch es war sehr reichhaltig und ausserordentlich vielseitig. Es hat ..."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Old Town

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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
Basel which includes a house and street scenes

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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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
Basel Art Museum which includes street scenes and night scenes

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.

Vorstädte
Basel which includes modern architecture

Basel City Centre

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Museums, art galleries and historical sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basler Muenster or Munsterplatz while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.

Basel City Centre
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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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