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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 187 reviews	View
Hotel Märthof Basel	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 792 reviews	View
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 158 reviews	View
Central City Hotel Rochat	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 706 reviews	View
Motel One Basel	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 765 reviews	View

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.

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Altstadt Grossbasel

If you're spending time in Altstadt Grossbasel, you might enjoy attractions like Swiss Architecture Museum and Basel Town Hall. 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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Basel, Stadt, Altstadt, Basel-Stadt, Rhein, Rheinufer Fluss, Kleinbasel, Grossbasel, Wettsteinbrücke, Münster, Kirche, Frühling, Schweiz

Sankt Alban

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

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Vorstädte

If you're spending time in Vorstädte, you might enjoy attractions like Basel Art Museum and Spalentor. 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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Kleinbasel

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

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Top Old Town Hotel Reviews

East-West Riverside Hotel

6/10 Okay

"Room 302 was overlooking the elevator shaft with no exterior windows, very small with long narrow bathroom that didn't accommodate 2 people very easily. Dust balls found under the desk which is where I crawled to reach a usable electric outlet. Terrible dim lighting in the bed area. Bathroom needed at least one shelf to store toiletries; there werenone. No place to set suitcases off the floor. Breakfast was good and hotel location was great for the old town sites."

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic hotel! The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The staff was warm and friendly, super responsive and super helpful. And the breakfast was fantastic. So much more than expected for an included breakfast. All in all, one of the best hotels we’ve been to. "

Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the hotel, designer decor, location and corner room! I did request ahead of time for a room not on the front side of the hotel. I read revues that said it is noisy with church bells and bar hoppers all night, but despite that , we were given a front facing room . We still slept with our windows open every night. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it!"

Pullman Basel Europe

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel in a great location in Basel, near the Messe and lots of cute neighborhoods and restaurants. Right on several tram lines and a short walk to the river. More business than boutique hotel, but friendly, clean, and modern with spacious rooms. I had a room with a balcony on the back of the building, very quiet and looks out over an internal courtyard and other buildings."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Old Town?

Old Town is a neighbourhood that people enjoy for its interesting historical sites. Are you looking for Old Town travel tips? Make sure that you visit White and Blue House and Basel Town Hall while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Old Town?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Märthof Basel is one of the top choices for your stay in Old Town. This hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Central City Hotel Rochat and Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Old Town?

Expedia has 74 hotels and other accommodation options in Old Town to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Basel area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Old Town, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Old Town.

What is there to do in this Basel neighbourhood?

Basel Natural History Museum, Naturhistorisches Museum and Basel Historical Museum of Music are fun stops for the whole family while you're in Old Town. White and Blue House and Basel Town Hall are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Old Town include Martinskirche, Marktplatz and Munsterplatz. While you're out sightseeing in Basel, make sure that you visit other sights such as The Palantine or Pfalz Basel.

How can I get around Old Town and the greater Basel area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Marktplatz Tram Stop is the closest metro station.

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Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois

Hotel Märthof Basel

Central City Hotel Rochat

Krafft Basel

BS Hodler I - Marktplatz Hitrental Apartment

Consum Boutique Hotel

Limehome Basel Town Hall

Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

Motel One Basel

East-West Riverside Hotel

Hitrental Marktplatz Studios

Hitrental Marktplatz Studios

Hotel Schiff am Rhein

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Arrow Hotel

The Originals City, Hotel Mulhouse, Ile Napoleon

Hôtel Jenny

ALTES SPITAL Hotel Café Bar Restaurant

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Where to stay in Old Town

Basel City Centre

Altstadt Grossbasel

Sankt Alban

Vorstädte

Kleinbasel

Top Old Town Hotel Reviews

East-West Riverside Hotel

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