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
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
Spalentor

Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

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

Basel: Self-Guided Food Tour

AU$69
per adult
Basel: Self-Guided Food Tour
Chocolate Making Workshop, Bean to Bar Experience | From Basel

Chocolate Making Workshop, Bean to Bar Experience | From Basel

AU$125
per adult
Chocolate Making Workshop, Bean to Bar Experience | From Basel
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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$171 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$171
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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 ...
B&B Hotel Basel
Novotel Basel City

Novotel Basel City

4 out of 5
Grosspeterstrasse 12 Basel BS
The price is AU$267 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$267
8 Aug - 9 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (793 reviews)
"Great location for staying in Basel - would definitely recommend and stay here again. Within walking distance or tram to city centre. Shops/cafe/bakery within 5 minutes if you don't want to have breakfast in hotel. Great stay and will definitely return 👌"

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Novotel Basel City
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

4 out of 5
Steinentorstrasse 25 Basel BS
The price is AU$291 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
AU$291
15 Aug - 16 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
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

3.5 out of 5
Centralbahnplatz 1 Basel BS
The price is AU$221 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$221
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
Hotel Villa K - Basel Airport

Hotel Villa K - Basel Airport

4 out of 5
1 Rue de Lectoure Saint-Louis Haut-Rhin
The price is AU$212 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$212
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Saint-Louis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (827 reviews)
"The involvement of the owner at dinner made the experience unique and personal."

Reviewed on 23 July 2026

Hotel Villa K - Basel Airport
Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23 Basel
The price is AU$202 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$202
28 July - 29 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
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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 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.

Sankt Jakob Travel Guide

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