St. Johann Travel Guide
Basel
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Popular places to visit
Basel Zoo
Spend hours walking around one of the country’s most impressive zoos .Marvel at the thousands of animals roaming around their large enclosures.
Marktplatz
You can enjoy retail therapy at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Art Museum
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
Basler Muenster
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.
Basel Town Hall
After visiting Basel Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Novartis Headquarters
Novartis Headquarters is just one of the places to see in Basel, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Things to do
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide
Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel
Top hotels in St. Johann
Airport Hotel Basel
Clean Room, friendly staff, on bus route and has airport shuttle. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Comfortable suite, excellent location to the old town, shopping, restaurants and the Rhine!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Märthof Basel
Great location. Lovely food. But very small rooms. Beds moved all the time and was quite noisy to sleep in. Limited amenities. Staff was exceptional and super helpful. They do try to downgrade us form what we paid for so make sure you check!
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
Great location
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Central City Hotel Rochat
Very nice hotel in a great location.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropol Basel
Hotel location is close to train station, which makes traveling easy. We got a Basel card, which offers free bus/tram rides upon check in. The room is a bit small, but clean. View outside our window is great. Room is warm when we check in, so we open the window. Not too noisy. The breakfast is on ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around St. Johann
Old Town
Museums, art galleries and live music are just a few things travellers like about Old Town. Sights like Basel Natural History Museum and Basel Town Hall are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Basel area at Marktplatz Tram Stop.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Clara
Well liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by Basel Natural History Museum and Munsterplatz while you're exploring Clara and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
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.
Basel City Centre
Museums, art galleries and historical sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basel Natural History Museum or Basler Muenster while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.
