Sankt Alban Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sankt Alban
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 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.
Basel Town Hall
After visiting Basel Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
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.
Activities
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide
Our pick of the best Sankt Alban Hotel Deals
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
"By far, the best part of this hotel is the location near the train station. The hotel is very well kept and clean. It is very walkable to all parts of the city. The staff was very friendly in all aspect. The hotel bar was convenient as well."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
B&B Hotel Basel
Hotel Victoria
"Nicely located hotel right outside Basel train station. Room was small but perfect for a solo traveller or couple for a few nights"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Novotel Basel City
"Staff was helpful and understanding. Room and amenities were great"
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel
"The staff was exceptional. Very friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to help us. The breakfast was wonderful. Close to transport"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Basel
"The hotel staff was very friendly. The room was clean."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Sankt Alban
Basel City Centre
Museums, art galleries and historical sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Rosentalanlage or Basler Muenster while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.
Old Town
Museums, art galleries and live music are just a few things travellers like about Old Town. Sights like White and Blue House and Basel Town Hall 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 Swiss Architecture Museum and Basel Town Hall. 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 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.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
