St. Johann Travel Guide

Basel
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Photo by Dominik Gehl

Popular places to visit

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Basel Zoo

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Spend hours walking around one of the country’s most impressive zoos .Marvel at the thousands of animals roaming around their large enclosures.

Basel Zoo
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Basler Muenster

4.5/5(28 reviews)

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.

Basler Muenster
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Marktplatz

4.5/5(32 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Marktplatz
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Basel Art Museum

4/5(1 review)

Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.

Basel Art Museum
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Novartis Headquarters

4/5(1 review)

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.

Novartis Headquarters
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Grand Casino Basel

Why not try your luck with a visit to Grand Casino Basel during your visit to Basel? Visit the area's casinos or simply enjoy its bars.

Grand Casino Basel

Things to do

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Engelberg, Cheese, and Mt. Titlis Private Tour from Basel

£1,118
Per adult
Engelberg, Cheese, and Mt. Titlis Private Tour from Basel
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Hydrofoil and surfing on the Rhine behind a motorboat

£68
Per adult
Hydrofoil and surfing on the Rhine behind a motorboat
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City tour Basel

£22
Per adult
City tour Basel
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Basel: Unlimited 4G Internet in the EU with Pocket WiFi

£43
Per adult
Basel: Unlimited 4G Internet in the EU with Pocket WiFi
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Private Egypt Packages Tour 9 Days 8 Nights From Basel

£1,633
Per adult
Private Egypt Packages Tour 9 Days 8 Nights From Basel
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Overnight Trip To Alexandria From Cairo

£1,497
Per adult
Overnight Trip To Alexandria From Cairo
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Top hotels in St. Johann

HYPERION Hotel Basel
HYPERION Hotel Basel
4 out of 5
Messeplatz 12, Basel, BS
The price is £143 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
£143
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Honestly, this place is very affordable, the area is safe, even at night it feels safe and I love walking at night around the area, great location. Its my favorite hotel in Basel for longer stays and convenient."

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

HYPERION Hotel Basel
Airport Hotel Basel
Airport Hotel Basel
3 out of 5
Flughafenstrasse 215, Basel, BS
The price is £145 per night from 26 May to 27 May
£145
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"Beautiful property. Restaurant was great. All staff very friendly and helpful. Only problem we had to leave for airport at 4:30 am. I did not want to stand at train at that hour of the morning so need to call taxi. Shuttle service did not start til 6:00am. I was not aware of that"

Reviewed on 17 May 2024

Airport Hotel Basel
Pullman Basel Europe
Pullman Basel Europe
4 out of 5
Clarastrasse 43, Basel, BS
The price is £146 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
£146
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (693 reviews)
"Great staff, room is modern and well maintained, hotel has business facilities"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Pullman Basel Europe
GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable 4 star hotel
GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable 4 star hotel
4 out of 5
Centralbahnstrasse 13-15, Basel
The price is £172 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
£172
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (457 reviews)
"Excellent service. Outstanding breakfast. Convenient to tram."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable 4 star hotel
Basel Marriott Hotel
Basel Marriott Hotel
4 out of 5
Messeplatz 25, Basel, BS
The price is £160 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
£160
per night
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Basel Zoo and Rosentalanlage ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (486 reviews)
fine room and good access to public transit but...
"Our stay was fine but it was very unfortunate that there is no restaurant on Sunday and Monday evenings---and that we had not been told of that ahead of time so that we could plan accordingly."

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

Basel Marriott Hotel
Hotel Märthof Basel
Hotel Märthof Basel
4 out of 5
Marktgasse 19, Basel, BS
The price is £239 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
£239
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (427 reviews)
"The hotel and room are spectacular."

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

Hotel Märthof Basel
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Other neighbourhoods around St. Johann

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Kleinbasel

Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Kleinbasel
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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.

Old Town
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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.

Altstadt Grossbasel
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Clara

Well liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by Munsterplatz and Basler Muenster while you're exploring Clara and the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Clara
Basel showing modern architecture

Basel City Centre

4/5(87 area reviews)

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

Basel City Centre
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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.

Vorstädte

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