Old Town Travel Guide
Basel





Visit Old Town
Stay near popular Old Town attractions
Things to do

Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel
Top hotels in Old Town

Hotel Märthof Basel
"Excellent location, very helpful staff, especially Samuel, who found out all we needed to know for us to catch our Viking ship on time."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Central City Hotel Rochat
"The place was great. The staff was especially helpful and the room was very nice and much larger than standard hotel rooms."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

Limehome Basel Town Hall

Motel One Basel
"The location, the cleanliness and the presentation of the hotel is fantastic. But it really was brought to life by the staff, especially Daniel on reception, who went the extra mile for us at every turn. Would stay here again in a heartbeat."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026
"The hotel was recently renovated so everything was new. I got an upgrade which was lovely with view over river. The staff were very helpful"
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Old Town

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.

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.

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.

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

Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.





















