Basel City Centre Travel Guide

Basel

A modern white building with a unique angular design, set against a clear blue sky.
A modern architectural structure with a geometric design, featuring a large white building in the background and a person sitting on a swing-like chair in the foreground.
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 Rp3.381.592 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp3.381.592
Rp3.696.706 total
24 Aug - 25 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! (694 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. Location is great. The pool is lovely (but geared towards swimmers, rather than relaxing). Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. We selected because of A/C, which was necessary the week we were there. A/C units are not strong enough to cool down the rooms given the extreme ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23 Basel
The price is Rp2.400.280 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp2.400.280
Rp2.678.104 total
24 Aug - 25 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! (746 reviews)
"Great location. Great neighborhood and easy to get around d"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Central City Hotel Rochat
Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4.5 out of 5
Marktgasse 19 Basel BS
The price is Rp4.876.476 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp4.876.476
Rp5.249.255 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! (831 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Hotel Märthof Basel
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Steinengraben 69 Basel BS
The price is Rp2.455.934 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp2.455.934
Rp2.735.873 total
30 Aug - 31 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! (971 reviews)
"This city hotel was clean, the linens were impeccable, the breakfast sumptuous, and the garden is a nice touch for having breakfast. You'll use a cab to get there. Also the staff was very helpful."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
HYPERION Hotel Basel

HYPERION Hotel Basel

4 out of 5
Messeplatz 12 Basel BS
The price is Rp2.985.647 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
Rp2.985.647
Rp3.285.714 total
22 Aug - 23 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! (1,000 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
Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Blumenrain 19 Basel BS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp3.465.935 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
Rp3.465.935
Rp3.784.253 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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 ...
Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel
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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
Learn more about Basel City Centre
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 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.

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