Name: Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026
Price range: £123
Rating: 7.4

Stay near popular Old Town attractions

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

Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

£24

per adult

Tour on the vintage tram

£27

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

£27

per adult

80% of travellers recommend

Tour on the vintage tram

£19

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

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Top hotels in Old Town

Hotel Märthof Basel

Marktgasse 19 Basel BS

£237

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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! (857 reviews)

"Wonderful hotel. Very friendly clean and relaxing. Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Central City Hotel Rochat

Petersgraben 23 Basel

£123

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 ...

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

Blumenrain 19 Basel BS

£148

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 ...

9/10 Wonderful! (839 reviews)

"I booked this hotel on the recommendation of my travel agent. The location was excellent for walking about the city. The staff were very helpful & professional. The breakfast was delicious that they served. I had everything I needed in the room & they gave me one on the back of the hotel which was ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Limehome Basel Town Hall

12 Münzgasse Basel BS

£117

27 Sept - 28 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this aparthotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Pharmacy Museum Basel and Marktplatz are located ...

Motel One Basel

Barfüssergasse 16 Basel

£117

20 Sept - 21 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (801 reviews)

"The location, the cleanliness and the presentation of the hotel is fantastic. But it really was brought to life by the staff, especially Daniel on reception, who went the extra mile for us at every turn. Would stay here again in a heartbeat."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026

2 Rheingasse Basel BS

£123

27 Sept - 28 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Martinskirche and White and Blue House are ...

7.4/10 Good! (14 reviews)

"The hotel was recently renovated so everything was new. I got an upgrade which was lovely with view over river. The staff were very helpful"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

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Where to stay in Old Town

Find the best Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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

Basel City Centre

Museums, art galleries and historical sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basler Muenster or Munsterplatz while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.

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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 modern building with a curved roof and a traditional building with a sloped roof in the background.

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.