Basel City Centre Travel Guide
Basel
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Popular places to visit
Marktplatz
You can enjoy retail therapy at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basler Muenster
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.
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 Town Hall
After visiting Basel Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Natural History Museum
You can study the exhibits at Basel Natural History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
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.
Things to do
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide
Top hotels in Basel City Centre
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Comfortable suite, excellent location to the old town, shopping, restaurants and the Rhine!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Märthof Basel
Great location. Lovely food. But very small rooms. Beds moved all the time and was quite noisy to sleep in. Limited amenities. Staff was exceptional and super helpful. They do try to downgrade us form what we paid for so make sure you check!
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Central City Hotel Rochat
Very nice hotel in a great location.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel
Bed was comfortable
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Essential by Dorint Basel City
Taxi services are very expensive but that is not the fault of this property. Tram instruction is needed or tram map to make it more convenient.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Pullman Basel Europe
Very nice..l good selection
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Basel City Centre
Clara
Well liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by Basel Natural History Museum and Munsterplatz while you're exploring Clara and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Old Town
Museums, art galleries and live music are just a few things travellers like about Old Town. Sights like Basel Natural History Museum and Basel Town Hall are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Basel area at Marktplatz Tram Stop.
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.
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.
Breite
Breite might not have many top sights, but St. Jakob-Park and St. Jakobshalle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Basel City Centre Travel Guide
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