Basel City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

Marktplatz

Marktplatz

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Marktplatz
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Basler Muenster

4.5/5(3 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.

Basler Muenster
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Basel Art Museum

Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.

Basel Art Museum
Martinskirche

Martinskirche

You can find out about the history of Basel with a stop at Martinskirche. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Martinskirche

Congress Center Basel

Learn about the events happening in Congress Center Basel during your trip to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Congress Center Basel

Munsterplatz

You can learn about the history of Basel with a stop at Munsterplatz. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Munsterplatz

Activities

Basel’s Old Town Heritage Private Tour

Basel’s Historical Old Town Tour

AU$468
per adult
Basel’s Historical Old Town Tour
Basel's Cheese, Chocolate, and Ginger Bread Tasting Private Tour

Basel's Cheese, Chocolate, and Local Pastry Tasting Private Tour

AU$452
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Basel's Cheese, Chocolate, and Local Pastry Tasting Private Tour
Spalentor

Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

AU$43
per adult
Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Explore Basel in 1 hour with a Local

Explore Basel in 60 minutes with a Local

AU$282
per adult
Explore Basel in 60 minutes with a Local
Basel Old Town Private Walking Tour

Basel Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide

AU$83
per adult
Basel Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide
City guide

City tour Basel (walking tour)

AU$43
per adult
City tour Basel (walking tour)
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Our pick of the best Basel City Centre Hotel Deals

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
4 out of 5
Steinentorstrasse 25, Basel, BS
The price is AU$294 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$294
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (345 reviews)
"Lovely property with very professional and attentive staff. Centrally located with many restaurants and shopping close by. Perfect location while visiting Basal."

Reviewed on 26 Dec. 2024

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Basel Marriott Hotel
Basel Marriott Hotel
4 out of 5
Messeplatz 25, Basel, BS
The price is AU$285 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
AU$285
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (579 reviews)
"Convenient for transportation to the city center."

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

Basel Marriott Hotel
HYPERION Hotel Basel
HYPERION Hotel Basel
4 out of 5
Messeplatz 12, Basel, BS
The price is AU$280 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
AU$280
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Best view of Basel!"

Reviewed on 25 Dec. 2024

HYPERION Hotel Basel
Hotel Märthof Basel
Hotel Märthof Basel
4 out of 5
Marktgasse 19, Basel, BS
The price is AU$481 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
AU$481
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (561 reviews)
"Stayed in the junior suite and had breakfast included. Great spacious room. Buffet breakfast had it all including omelette and fried egg options. My only complaint was the trams run all night and are loud. Sometimes difficult sleeping."

Reviewed on 25 Dec. 2024

Hotel Märthof Basel
Hotel Rheinfelderhof
Hotel Rheinfelderhof
3 out of 5
Hammerstrasse 61, Basel, BS
The price is AU$228 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
AU$228
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (606 reviews)
"The area was centrally located near tourist attractions. Very walkable."

Reviewed on 22 Dec. 2024

Hotel Rheinfelderhof
Essential by Dorint Basel City
Essential by Dorint Basel City
4 out of 5
Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel, BS
The price is AU$255 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
AU$255
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (990 reviews)
"Great hotel, lovely staff and very clean. Close to the theatre and great transport links. Would definitely recommend!"

Reviewed on 23 Dec. 2024

Essential by Dorint Basel City
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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
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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
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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.

Altstadt Grossbasel
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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.

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

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