Basel City Centre Travel Guide

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Price range: £130

Basel

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

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A historic European square with ornate buildings, a prominent tower, and cobblestone streets.

Marktplatz

9.0/10 (1,102 reviews)

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

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Things to do

Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

£11

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

£24

per adult

Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

£27

per adult

80% of travellers recommend

Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

Basel Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

£3

per adult

Basel Self-Guided Audio Experience

£4

per adult

From Basel: day trip to Colmar, Hohkönigsburg, Ribeauvillé

£81

per adult

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Top hotels in Basel City Centre

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

Steinentorstrasse 25 Basel BS

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

£152

per night

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 ...

Hotel Märthof Basel

Marktgasse 19 Basel BS

£237

per night

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 ...

Central City Hotel Rochat

Petersgraben 23 Basel

£107

per night

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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! (782 reviews)

"The lady at the desk with the short blond hair and glasses in her late thirties / 40's was very cold and not helpful. We felt we were an inconvenience to her. Had to pay for water and coffee in the morning."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Pullman Basel Europe

Clarastrasse 43 Basel BS

£153

per night

24 Oct - 25 Oct

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (876 reviews)

"convenient location for our 1-night stay and the staff was friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

HYPERION Hotel Basel

Messeplatz 12 Basel BS

£130

per night

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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)

"I really liked the view overlooking the city. The staff were helpful and friendly. The bathroom did however flood after taking a shower. Perhaps changing the seals under the shower door as an idea."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Essential by Dorint Basel City

Schoenaustrasse 10 Basel BS

£130

per night

23 Oct - 24 Oct

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...

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Where to stay in 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.

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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A street with tram tracks, a building with a sign for Kunstmuseum Basel, and a construction crane.

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.