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 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.
Martinskirche
You can find out about the history of Basel with a stop at Martinskirche. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Zoo
Spend hours walking around one of the country’s most impressive zoos .Marvel at the thousands of animals roaming around their large enclosures.
Basel Art Museum
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
Activities
Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Our pick of the best Old Town Hotel Deals
Hotel Märthof Basel
Second visit, excellent again. Will return for good, rela ed atmosphere, great decor and good service.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025
Fabulous location on the edge of the old town. Great staff. Comfortable bed, but only dim lighting in the room. Also, in our “Executive Room”, there was a weird slightly frosted, glass panel between the bedroom and the bathroom. It didn’t appear to serve any useful purpose (both rooms had windows, ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Central City Hotel Rochat
Lovely hotel, very friendly and professional staff,they couldnt do enough to help. Rooms where spacious and clean. The hotel was in a fantastic location, really close to the centre of town but still quiet at night. The breakfast was plentiful and very good quality. I would highly recommend this ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Merian am Rhein
The property has NO staff. (except a maid) That was a bit confusing at first. Although at the time of booking it does state that there is no manned check-in, it is not clear how to check in until you actually arrive. We didn't know if you could even get into the building, but you can. (not sure of ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Limehome Basel Münzgasse
Lovely location, good size room, didn't receive my access codes ahead of getting there which could distress some travellers
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
Staff was friendly and very helpful. Thank you !
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
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.
Basel City Centre
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.
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.
