Old Town Travel Guide

Basel

Basel showing street scenes and a house
Basel which includes a pond and street scenes
Old Town
Basel showing a fountain, a river or creek and outdoor art
Photo provided by Basel Tourismus/ Cinerent Open Air AG

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Old Town

Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4.5 out of 5
Marktgasse 19 Basel BS
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (761 reviews)
Excellent buffet breakfast with several options for those with allergies.

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Hotel Märthof Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23 Basel
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! (657 reviews)
Excellent hotel located in old city near key sites—-very walkable

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Central City Hotel Rochat
Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025

Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025

4 out of 5
Blumenrain 19 Basel BS
The price is Rp3.300.006 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
Rp3.300.006
Rp3.603.568 total
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (773 reviews)
The hotel is located perfectly in the middle of the city and the staff were extremely friendly on check in. We were given a Basel travel card for the duration of our stay which was really appreciated. The room was a great size and was very comfortable and clean.

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025
Limehome Basel Münzgasse

Limehome Basel Münzgasse

2 out of 5
12 Münzgasse Basel BS
The price is Rp1.655.087 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
Rp1.655.087
Rp2.002.189 total
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Theater Fauteuil and Pharmacy Museum Basel ...
7.8/10 Good! (74 reviews)
Everything was amazing. Great location, clean room.

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Limehome Basel Münzgasse
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois

Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois

5 out of 5
Blumenrain 8 Basel
The price is Rp12.980.079 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
Rp12.980.079
Rp13.651.576 total
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Martinskirche and Pharmacy Museum Basel ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (179 reviews)
Great food, drinks, decor and staff.

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
Motel One Basel

Motel One Basel

3 out of 5
Barfüssergasse 16 Basel
The price is Rp2.472.406 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
Rp2.472.406
Rp2.744.526 total
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
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! (729 reviews)
Motel One Basel is a perfect location for anyone attending Christmas Markets as the lobby opened onto the Plaza where one of the Markets was staged. Transportation on the tram line was just across the plaza so having no car was not a problem. I arrived prior to check-in but the front desk is staffed ...

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Motel One Basel
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town

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Kleinbasel

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

Kleinbasel
Basel Art Museum featuring night scenes and street scenes

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.

Vorstädte
Basel showing street scenes and a house

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.

Altstadt Grossbasel
Basel showing modern architecture

Basel City Centre

4/5(87 area reviews)

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.

Basel City Centre
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Clara

Well liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by Musical Theater Basel and Munsterplatz while you're exploring Clara and the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Clara
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Gundeldingen

While you're in Gundeldingen, take in top sights like Via Gottardo and jump on the metro at Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Gundeldingen


Old Town Travel Guide