St. Johann Travel Guide
Basel
Visit St. Johann
Popular places to visit
Marktplatz
You can enjoy retail therapy at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
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.
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 Art Museum
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
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
Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour
Hydrofoil and surfing on the Rhine behind a motorboat
Traditional Swiss Dinner: Cheese Fondue, Appetizers and Dessert
Top hotels in St. Johann
Airport Hotel Basel
Check in was very slow. They blamed staffing shortages, but room was nice. Food and drink was extremely overpriced, even by notoriously expensive Swiss standards. I’ve traveled throughout Switzerland for 5 years. It was high. So stay away from the hotel restaurant and you’ll be ok
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Staff was welcoming and extremely helpful
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
La Maison Hotel Mulhouse
Très belle chambre sous les toits, grande,lumineuse et très calme Un hôtel agréable avec une décoration originale. Très bien placé en plein centre ville historique. Un hôtel charmant
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Hotel Märthof Basel
Great location
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
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
GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel
Perfect location for the station. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast included. Free drink and snack in the room.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 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 Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz 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 Musical Theater Basel 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 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.
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.
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.
