Basel City Centre Travel Guide

Basel

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Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Basel City Centre

Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4 out of 5
Marktgasse 19, Basel, BS
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (659 reviews)
"Outstanding Staff, Service, Cleanliness, Location…our strongest recommendation!"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Hotel Märthof Basel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

4 out of 5
Steinentorstrasse 25, Basel, BS
The price is Rp3.129.440 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
Rp3.129.440
Rp3.418.898 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (486 reviews)
"Everything was great except for the pool. Staff not very welcoming"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Steinengraben 69, Basel, BS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.147.578 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.147.578
Rp2.399.725 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (832 reviews)
"Staff were super lovely and helpful!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23, Basel
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (581 reviews)
"The layout of the hotel is rather unconventional (getting to our room involved some stairs, 2 different lifts and a bit of a walk!) but our room was spacious and comfortable, with the slight caveat that our shower was terrible. It severely lacked power and the rainfall shower head didn’t work at ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Central City Hotel Rochat
Essential by Dorint Basel City

Essential by Dorint Basel City

4 out of 5
Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel, BS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.640.465 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.640.465
Rp2.911.342 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (993 reviews)
Great experience.
"A very clean, modern, pleasant hotel, a 15 minute walk from the historic center of town with an outstanding staff. Everyone was very friendly, accommodating and cheerful. The price was very reasonable as well."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Essential by Dorint Basel City
HYPERION Hotel Basel

HYPERION Hotel Basel

4 out of 5
Messeplatz 12, Basel, BS
The price is Rp3.403.266 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp3.403.266
Rp3.703.129 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The customer service is outstanding! The staff behind the counter and the guest services have been so helpful. The location is right in front of a tram stop, public transportation is free for guests. We will definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

HYPERION Hotel Basel
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Other neighbourhoods around 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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Kleinbasel

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

Kleinbasel
Basel showing street scenes and a house

Old Town

Museums, art galleries and live music are just a few things travellers like about Old Town. Sights like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Basel area at Marktplatz Tram Stop.

Old Town
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 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
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Breite

Breite might not have many top sights, but St. Jakob-Park and St. Jakobshalle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Breite

Basel City Centre Travel Guide