Title: Vorstädte Travel Guide: Best of Vorstädte, Basel Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Vorstädte](https://expedia.co.uk/Vorstadte-Basel-Hotels.0-n553248635939578359-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-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)[Vorstädte Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Vorstadte.d553248635939578359.Car-Hire-Guide)[Vorstädte Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Vorstadte.d553248635939578359.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Vorstädte Travel Guide ## Basel ![Basel, here I feel like home](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/8dbef311-797c-4090-81ba-12c686bdcbe2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Basel, here I feel like home](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/8dbef311-797c-4090-81ba-12c686bdcbe2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Basel Paper Museum. A fantastic way to spend an afternoon in Basel. Great for couples or families. The museum walks you through the history of paper making, writing, printing and book making. You can make your own paper, try calligraphy, try marbling and use a typewriter and printer. The hosts at the museum speak English, French and German. There are people on hand to explain everything as you go. There's a working waterwheel and the museum produces paper gifts for the shop. A must for anyone who loves stationary, craft, paperwork, graphics, printing and fonts.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/36e323d8-bf97-44ec-ab2a-be3bfb3c8597.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Basel Art Museum which includes street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067713/7691fd12-3fdb-4fc9-af2e-18a11d5ab451.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Basel Art Museum showing street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067713/af5b4fe3-02ab-49c3-91ef-40fee01413b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Vorstädte Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Basel travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Basel.dx6050770) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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) #### Basel University Explore the campus of Basel University during your visit to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Basel-University-Basel.d6067725.Attraction) #### Spalentor You can learn about the history of Basel with a visit to Spalentor. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Spalentor-Basel.d6067731.Attraction) #### Theater Basel Enjoy a show at Theater Basel, a theatre with a story to tell in Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Theater-Basel-Basel.d553248621532505939.Attraction) #### Caricature and Cartoon Museum You can study the exhibits at Caricature and Cartoon Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Caricature-And-Cartoon-Museum-Basel.d6067717.Attraction) #### Sankt Johanns-Park Explore the great outdoors at Sankt Johanns-Park, a lovely green space in Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sankt-Johanns-Park-Basel.d6067729.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 Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49176896/8095014f-42a3-4fc4-a0f5-372704160975.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) ![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 £71 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hydrofoil-and-surfing-on-the-rhine-behind-a-motorboat.a46591633.activity-details) ![Traditional Swiss Dinner: Cheese Fondue, Appetizers and Dessert](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49680765/a5d8541d-d537-4e7a-9ce5-681f25e46d69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Traditional Swiss Dinner: Cheese Fondue, Appetizers and Dessert £127 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/traditional-swiss-dinner-cheese-fondue.a49680765.activity-details) [See all activities in Basel](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Basel.d6050770.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Vorstädte ![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=553248635939578359) ![Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/70600/70565/c5f9bfd4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel Steinengraben 69 Basel BS £104 26 Feb - 27 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (906 reviews) The staff were very helpful Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=70565&PinnedHotelID=70565&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939578359) ![The Passage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7530000/7521100/7521029/3782954b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Passage Steinengraben 51 Basel BS £129 14 Feb - 15 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (993 reviews) Shopping was in walking distance. Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=7521029&PinnedHotelID=7521029&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939578359) ![Der Teufelhof Basel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2720000/2717300/2717229/0b6ea4d8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Der Teufelhof Basel Leonhardsgraben 47-49 Basel BS £266 25 Feb - 26 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (867 reviews) Good location Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=2717229&PinnedHotelID=2717229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939578359) ![ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35740000/35739200/35739152/08986013_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels Steinenvorstadt 42 Basel 614817472 £150 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (182 reviews) Very comfy beds!excellent facilities! Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=35739152&PinnedHotelID=35739152&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939578359) ![Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11650000/11641400/11641328/027d0a14_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel Brunngaesslein 8 Basel £228 3 Mar - 4 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (492 reviews) The room was fantastic and the decor was unique. The bed was extremely comfortable. The breakfast was good, doesn’t have typical British breakfast items for English travellers. The bar was great for the evenings and had fantastic staff all round. The location is great and is 10 mins from the centre ... Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=11641328&PinnedHotelID=11641328&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939578359) [See all 1,459 properties in Vorstädte](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635939578359) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Vorstädte hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635939578359&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635939578359&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635939578359&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635939578359&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635939578359&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635939578359&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635939578359&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635939578359&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Vorstädte ![Parliament Building In Basel, Switzerland. Build in 1504 to 1514 at the Marktplatz. Today it's still used as the actual Parliament Building for the Grand Council of Basel-City. #trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/0daba449-5e3b-4eaa-9908-55498f519a9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Basel-Altstadt-Grossbasel.dx6170377) ![The view across the Rhine in Basel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/8285336e-991c-4e78-8ac3-0a3e6d96f84a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Basel-Old-Town.dx553248621533003688) ![Panorama of Kleinbasel district of Basel and the riverbank of Rhine River, Switzerland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170386/ce9552a6-e3af-48fd-ab36-a241470e7473.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kleinbasel Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Basel-Kleinbasel.dx6170386) ![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 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 Munsterplatz while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Basel-Basel-City-Centre.dx553248633981679701) ![Clarakirche Basel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939577564/dd9daff8-f11d-486e-abe3-13725d90d38d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Basel-Clara.dx553248635939577564) ![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. 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