Title: Sankt Jakob Travel Guide: Best of Sankt Jakob, Basel Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Sankt Jakob](https://expedia.co.uk/Sankt-Jakob-Hotels.d553248635976400664.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Basel](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Basel.d6050770.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Basel](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Basel.d6050770.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Sankt Jakob Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sankt-Jakob.d553248635976400664.Car-Hire-Guide)[Sankt Jakob Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Sankt-Jakob.d553248635976400664.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Sankt Jakob Travel Guide ## Basel ## Visit Sankt Jakob Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Basel travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Basel.dx6050770) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Rathaus, Basel Town Hall - Switzerland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067705/461601ba-b737-4506-81ae-cda98247fe4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marktplatz You can enjoy retail therapy at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marktplatz-Basel-City-Centre.d6067705.Attraction) ![Basel Zoo which includes cuddly or friendly animals, marine life and zoo animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067735/9aa77c8c-6af9-494d-bc7b-c720935fc006.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basel Zoo Spend hours walking around one of the country’s most impressive zoos .Marvel at the thousands of animals roaming around their large enclosures. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Basel-Zoo-Basel.d6067735.Attraction) ![Basel featuring a river or creek and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067711/cd308d96-1910-465d-aad1-acd13fccb186.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Basler-Muenster-Basel-City-Centre.d6067711.Attraction) ![Basel Art Museum showing street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067713/d0391c06-520d-4e1e-9a78-fd26dfd9194f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basel Art Museum Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Basel-Art-Museum-Basel.d6067713.Attraction) ![Town hall in Basel Switzerland. This building is over 500 years old❤️](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/4977c873-0ce4-4d39-9f64-b1f8c346b7cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Basel-Town-Hall-Basel-City-Centre.d6067727.Attraction) ![Such a monumental building for this natural history museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/5445c417-cccf-4e65-8bfd-037bf7042906.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Basel-Natural-History-Museum-Basel-City-Centre.d6067709.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Spalentor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47616975/e27cc1c4-0a0f-4826-a398-0f073a2a25d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour £24 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/basel-city-sightseeing-bus-tour.a47616975.activity-details) ![Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50092223/3ebdef38-9271-4437-8cb8-1d2d6275713d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours £12 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/zurich-old-town-walking-tour-2-hours.a50092223.activity-details) ![Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49176896/b4391ae2-cbbb-44f7-a4b9-d393de24eb16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/basel-scavenger-hunt-and-highlights-self-guided-audio-tour.a49176896.activity-details) ![City guide ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2901899/e1ca080a-43ba-4b40-bfb4-8a8b80bf540f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### City tour Basel (walking tour) £22 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/city-tour-basel-walking-tour.a2901899.activity-details) ![Basel’s Historical Old Town Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2122655/06b08579-d661-4258-bf42-ee2dc43a67e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basel Historical Old Town Tour £15 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/basel-historical-old-town-tour.a2122655.activity-details) ![Hydrofoil and surfing on the Rhine behind a motorboat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46591633/9fe94a65-f6b5-445a-864d-4326dce57fde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hydrofoil and surfing on the Rhine behind a motorboat £70 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hydrofoil-and-surfing-on-the-rhine-behind-a-motorboat.a46591633.activity-details) [See all activities in Basel](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Basel.d6050770.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Sankt Jakob ![Novotel Basel City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8430000/8427000/8426992/beaf6c9d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Basel City Grosspeterstrasse 12 Basel BS £131 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (730 reviews) Excellent location. 11 min walking from the train station and 5 mins with the tran num 11\. The city center is at 10 min in the tran 15, the stop is a just in the corner of the hotel. My only complain, the sofa bed was horrible, cool (leather) and small. Sugestión: pillow-top or extra duvet. Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=8426992&PinnedHotelID=8426992&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400664) ![B&B Hotel Basel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64420000/64411100/64411044/dafddbc9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### B&B Hotel Basel St Jakobs Strasse 193-195 Basel Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £94 20 Feb - 21 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (292 reviews) Staff - first and foremost. 10\* - welcoming and helpful. Convenient location, just around the corner from a tram stop. Fast wifi. Just ideal for what I needed for a Basel stay. Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=64411044&PinnedHotelID=64411044&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400664) ![Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/524500/524407/0263616b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel Steinentorstrasse 25 Basel BS £145 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (603 reviews) Clean great location walkable Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=524407&PinnedHotelID=524407&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400664) ![Hotel Märthof Basel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65350000/65344700/65344653/d3d2f587_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Märthof Basel Marktgasse 19 Basel BS £278 16 Feb - 17 Feb 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (772 reviews) Great location Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=65344653&PinnedHotelID=65344653&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400664) ![Hotel Schweizerhof Basel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19700/19684/8c15ef1d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Schweizerhof Basel Centralbahnplatz 1 Basel BS £123 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (996 reviews) Great service and the room was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the free public transportation ticket and included breakfast! Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=19684&PinnedHotelID=19684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400664) ![GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25200/25173/36bbbc55_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel Centralbahnstrasse 13-15 Basel £201 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (690 reviews) Gorgeous hotel! Lovely accommodations Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=25173&PinnedHotelID=25173&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400664) [See all 1,334 properties in Sankt Jakob](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976400664) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Basel-Sankt-Alban.dx553248635974577956) ![Basel had beautiful places to relax. Near the rein there are lots of parks. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974587022/434c6850-dd05-4596-a623-ae7aece241d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Breite Breite might not have many top sights, but St. Jakob-Park and St. Jakobshalle are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Basel-Breite.dx553248635974587022) ![Basel SBB railway station in Switzerland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874427886199894016/b507dcb0-6016-40f3-b312-551b5983fe45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gundeldingen While you're in Gundeldingen, take in top sights like Via Gottardo and jump on the metro at Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Basel-Gundeldingen.dx874427886199894016) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bruderholz While Bruderholz may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Green Meadow Park and Merian Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Basel-Bruderholz.dx553248635939579522) ![Basel, here I feel like home](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/8dbef311-797c-4090-81ba-12c686bdcbe2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Basel-Vorstadte.dx553248635939578359) ![Basel showing modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981679701/acd35586-49fe-4762-a2d5-931d46b3db16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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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