Search Historic Hotels in Basel City Centre

Those looking for a historical tour will find plenty of reasons to visit Basel City Centre. While you're visiting, check out the museums and art scene. You can also discover the festivals during your holiday.

Based on our travel expertise, Krafft Basel is a top historic hotel bookable on Expedia and it features free Wi-Fi. Basler Muenster is a short walk away. If you're interested in local history, another choice for your stay is Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois.

In Basel City Centre, you'll find 200 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia, including 2 hotels designated as historic or close to historic sites.

Basel City Centre is notable for landmarks like White and Blue House, Martinskirche and Offene Kirche Elisabethen. Cultural venues include Basel Art Museum, Basel Historical Museum and Jean Tinguely Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Basler Muenster and Munsterplatz.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can stay someplace that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it's a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Basel City Centre, giving a sense of history.

"Heritage hotel" is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while "historic hotel" is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally what's most important. For a heritage hotel, often it's the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you've come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the popular amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Basel City Centre, you won't find a place that's uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.