Sankt Jakob Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Stay near popular Sankt Jakob attractions

St. Jakob-Park

8.8/10 (156 reviews)
Catch an event at St. Jakob-Park during your trip to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
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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
Tour on the vintage tram

Tour on the vintage tram

AU$52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour on the vintage tram
Basel Private Tour - James Bond's Schilthorn and Lauterbrunnen

James Bond’s Schilthorn & Mürren Tour | From Basel

AU$794
per adult
James Bond’s Schilthorn & Mürren Tour | From Basel
Spalentor

Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

AU$45
per adult
Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Tour on the vintage tram

Tour on the vintage tram

AU$36
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tour on the vintage tram
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

AU$52
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide
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Our pick of the best Sankt Jakob Hotel Deals

B&B Hotel Basel

B&B Hotel Basel

3 out of 5
St Jakobs Strasse 193-195 Basel
The price is AU$173 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
AU$173
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park are located ...
8/10 Very good! (334 reviews)
"Great place to stay for few days. Wery well connected and close to tram stop. Great staff. Room facing the street and railways a little noisy."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

B&B Hotel Basel
Novotel Basel City

Novotel Basel City

4 out of 5
Grosspeterstrasse 12 Basel BS
The price is AU$239 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
AU$239
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Novotel Basel City
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

4 out of 5
Steinentorstrasse 25 Basel BS
The price is AU$300 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$300
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

3.5 out of 5
Centralbahnplatz 1 Basel BS
The price is AU$253 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$253
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Our room had a balcony which was wonderful, very clean room and very friendly staff. Thank you."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4.5 out of 5
Marktgasse 19 Basel BS
The price is AU$447 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$447
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (861 reviews)
"This hotel was in a great location! Great gym Great restaurant and bar The bartender was fun and made great drinks Our room was spacious Our room, the whole hotel was spotless Staff was friendly We were able to check in early too!!"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Hotel Märthof Basel
Essential by Dorint Basel City

Essential by Dorint Basel City

4 out of 5
Schoenaustrasse 10 Basel BS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$248 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$248
9 Oct - 10 Oct
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 in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great breakfast enjoyed more while eating out in the garden. Warm Staff always willing to help"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Essential by Dorint Basel City
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Our guide on where to stay in Sankt Jakob

Find the best Sankt Jakob areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.

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.

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.

A modern building with a curved roof and a traditional building with a sloped roof in the background.
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Open Photo by Sissacher (page does not exist)

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.

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.

Sankt Jakob Travel Guide

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