Old Town Travel Guide

Basel

A stone bridge over a river with historic buildings and a flag on a pole.
A red building with intricate designs and a tall tower.
A historic building with ornate facades, large windows, and a clock tower.
A river with boats, a bridge, and buildings along the riverbank.
A large, ornate church with twin towers and intricate stone carvings.

Stay near popular Old Town attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Old Town

Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4.5 out of 5
Marktgasse 19 Basel BS
The price is Rp5.312.553 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp5.312.553
Rp5.698.244 total
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! (858 reviews)
"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

Hotel Märthof Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23 Basel
The price is Rp2.175.430 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp2.175.430
Rp2.441.910 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (761 reviews)
"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

Central City Hotel Rochat
Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Blumenrain 19 Basel BS
The price is Rp3.234.400 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
Rp3.234.400
Rp3.541.121 total
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel
Limehome Basel Town Hall

Limehome Basel Town Hall

2 out of 5
12 Münzgasse Basel BS
The price is Rp2.353.603 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp2.353.603
Rp2.736.267 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Pharmacy Museum Basel and Marktplatz are located ...
Limehome Basel Town Hall
Motel One Basel

Motel One Basel

3 out of 5
Barfüssergasse 16 Basel
The price is Rp2.529.854 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.529.854
Rp2.809.733 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (802 reviews)
"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

Motel One Basel
Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026

Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026

4 out of 5
2 Rheingasse Basel BS
The price is Rp2.713.197 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
Rp2.713.197
Rp2.816.298 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Martinskirche and White and Blue House are ...
7.6/10 Good! (15 reviews)
"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

Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Old Town

Find the best Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.



Old Town Travel Guide