St. Johann Travel Guide
Basel
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Popular places to visit
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.
Marktplatz
You can enjoy retail therapy at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Art Museum
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
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 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.
Novartis Headquarters
Novartis Headquarters is just one of the places to see in Basel, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Things to do
Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide
Top hotels in St. Johann
Airport Hotel Basel
Clean Room, friendly staff, on bus route and has airport shuttle. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Friendly staff, clean rooms, breakfast available at a cost
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
Great breakfast, very convenient. There's an exercise bike, a yoga mat and bars on the wall. Unfortunately we only stayed on night and didn't get to use them.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hotel Märthof Basel
location tops. very new since 2021 and clean. strong showers and good shower space. room is v clean.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Central City Hotel Rochat
Breakfast optional, but well worth the 18 Euro. Multiple choices of fresh fruit. Room was very clean. Bathroom spotless. Beds comfortable. More than adequate storage. Pleasant staff, always helpful.Excellent value.Older property but modernizing. Shows care in design
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Fantastic hotel! The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The staff was warm and friendly, super responsive and super helpful. And the breakfast was fantastic. So much more than expected for an included breakfast. All in all, one of the best hotels we’ve been to.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around St. Johann
Old Town
Museums, art galleries and live music are just a few things travellers like about Old Town. Sights like White and Blue House and Basel Town Hall are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Basel area at Marktplatz Tram Stop.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Clara
Well liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by White and Blue House and Munsterplatz while you're exploring Clara and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Altstadt Grossbasel
If you're spending time in Altstadt Grossbasel, you might enjoy attractions like Swiss Architecture Museum and Basel Town Hall. 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.
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.
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.
