Basel City Centre Travel Guide

Basel

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A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.
A modern building with a large glass window reflecting interior lights and a wooden deck.
A modern building with large glass windows and a wooden deck with outdoor seating.

Stay near popular Basel City Centre attractions

A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.

Basler Muenster

9.2/10 (612 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Spalentor

Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

Rp580.868
per adult
Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Basel Private Tour - James Bond's Schilthorn and Lauterbrunnen

James Bond’s Schilthorn & Mürren Tour | From Basel

Rp10.187.534
per adult
James Bond’s Schilthorn & Mürren Tour | From Basel
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

Rp670.233
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide
Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel

Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel

Rp335.116
per adult
Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

Rp279.264
per adult
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours
Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel

Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel

Rp357.457
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel
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Top hotels in Basel City Centre

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

4 out of 5
Steinentorstrasse 25 Basel BS
The price is Rp3.507.584 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp3.507.584
Rp3.826.226 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (689 reviews)
"In the heart of Basel .ahould offer included breakfast"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23 Basel
The price is Rp2.405.182 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp2.405.182
Rp2.681.889 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (741 reviews)
"The hotel room was big, clean, quiet, and air conditioned. We had four people comfortably sleep in one room. The location was perfect, at the edge of the old town and just two blocks from the river. Breakfast was excellent. Staff were kind and helpful. Will stay again when next in Basel. A+ ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Central City Hotel Rochat
Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4.5 out of 5
Marktgasse 19 Basel BS
The price is Rp4.802.190 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp4.802.190
Rp5.169.291 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (830 reviews)
"A beautiful hotel that is relatively new. Huge rooms. Beautifully appointed. Great restaurant and bar onsite plus a gorgeous rooftop where you can view the city and enjoy a cocktail. Very helpful and pleasant staff. Fabulous location - very close to the river, restaurants and shops."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Hotel Märthof Basel
Limehome Basel Town Hall

Limehome Basel Town Hall

2 out of 5
12 Münzgasse Basel BS
The price is Rp2.002.440 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp2.002.440
Rp2.374.216 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (104 reviews)
"Lack of a person at checkin and no bag room made this hotel inconvenient"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Limehome Basel Town Hall
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Steinengraben 69 Basel BS
The price is Rp2.678.519 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp2.678.519
Rp2.965.657 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (967 reviews)
"Staff we very friendly and spoke English very well, they property was well maintained and very clean and very close walk to city center.We had a fantastic 2 night stay and highly recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
HYPERION Hotel Basel

HYPERION Hotel Basel

4 out of 5
Messeplatz 12 Basel BS
The price is Rp3.033.840 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp3.033.840
Rp3.334.377 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"A great hotel with a lovely buffet breakfast in a very good location right near tram stop.most things were walkable and buses and trams right by the hotel."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

HYPERION Hotel Basel
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Where to stay in Basel City Centre

Find the best Basel City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Basel City Centre
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A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings and a Gothic church with spires.

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.

A historic building with ornate facades, large windows, and a clock tower.
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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.

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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.

A river with swans, a bridge, a path, and buildings in the background.

Sankt Alban

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

A riverside cityscape with historic buildings and modern skyscrapers.

Kleinbasel

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

Basel City Centre Travel Guide