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Your Basel-Stadt Holiday

Make organising your next adventure easy with a Basel-Stadt holiday package. Whether it's nature, history or something else entirely that lures you to this destination, our package deals will help you discover the best of it. Don't forget to include Basel and Bettingen on your list of places to see when planning your trip to Basel-Stadt. Expedia has hotels, flights and whatever else you need to help you create your dream Basel-Stadt holiday today.

Top destinations in Basel-Stadt

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Basel

Basel

Our guide on where to stay in Basel-Stadt

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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.

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A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.
A cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, a church spire, and a sign for 'Hotel zur Post'.

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.

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A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings and a Gothic church with spires.
A river with boats, a historic church, and a dense tree line.
A historic castle with two spires, a river in the foreground, and lush greenery.
A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.

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.

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A street with tram tracks, a building with a sign for Kunstmuseum Basel, and a construction crane.
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A large building with arched windows and a bus stop on the sidewalk.
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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.

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Sankt Alban

While visiting Sankt Alban, you might make a stop by sights like St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park.

Basel-Stadt Essential Information

Language
French
Currency
Swiss francs
Local Welcome
Salut / Bonjour
Local Goodbye
Au revoir / À bientôt
Closest Airport
EuroAirport Airport (BSL)
Top Sights
Basel Zoo, Pfalz Basel and Sankt Johanns-Park

Our pick of the best Basel-Stadt Hotel Deals

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

Centralbahnplatz 1 Basel BS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$252
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"No working AC in August, and terrible customer service! We specifically booked a hotel with air conditioning because we knew it could be hot in Basel in August, but the AC unit never cooled our room at all during our 3-night stay. The only time the temperature on the thermostat ever dropped was when ..."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

Steinentorstrasse 25 Basel BS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$299
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very good! (720 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

Marktgasse 19 Basel BS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$446
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Hotel Märthof Basel
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Basel-Stadt holiday package cost?
Choose from any combination of car rentals, flights and hotels, and you can be holidaying in Basel-Stadt from just . And the more you bundle, the more you save. Your dream holiday has never been so affordable.
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Browse and lock in everything in one place with our Basel-Stadt holiday packages. We have incredible bargains on flights, hotels, tours and more that'll keep your pocketbook happy and your spirit of adventure alive. And, with more than 550 partner airlines and 1 000 000 properties throughout the world to select from, you'll have endless opportunities to mix and match your own way.
Where should I stay in Basel-Stadt?
If you're eager to check out big-name attractions such as Basel Zoo and Basler Muenster, be sure to visit Basel. Stay for a while to really experience this happening city.
What are the top hotels in Basel-Stadt?
If you're on your way to Basel, you can't go wrong with Hotel Märthof Basel and Hyperion Hotel Basel. Both are comfortable bases for discovering this lively Basel-Stadt city.
How far in advance should I book my Basel-Stadt holiday?
To land cheap prices, book nice and early. Airlines usually release tickets, along with some of the lowest fares, up to 12 months ahead of time. Hotels, experiences and car rental should also be booked well in advance to avoid disappointment. If you were hoping for a last-minute getaway to Basel-Stadt, there are always plenty of great deals to be had on Expedia. Book something in today!
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Stay near popular Basel-Stadt attractions

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Marktplatz

9.0/10 (1,102 reviews)
You can enjoy retail therapy at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
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A group of penguins in a snowy landscape.
Photo by Basel Tourismus/ Jörg Hess

Basel Zoo

8.6/10 (264 reviews)
Spend hours walking around one of the country’s most impressive zoos .Marvel at the thousands of animals roaming around their large enclosures.
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A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.

Basler Muenster

9.2/10 (612 reviews)
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.
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Beyeler Foundation

8.8/10 (111 reviews)
Art enthusiasts set up a foundation to collect modernist pieces in the 1980s. Now, a large complex with a scenic garden hosts the inspiring collection.
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Basel Art Museum

9.4/10 (103 reviews)
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
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St. Jakobshalle

8.8/10 (136 reviews)
Catch an event at St. Jakobshalle during your trip to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
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Congress Center Basel

8.6/10 (193 reviews)
Learn about the events happening in Congress Center Basel during your trip to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
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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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What to do in Basel-Stadt

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
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