Vorstädte Travel Guide
Basel
Visit Vorstädte
Popular places to visit
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 University
Explore the campus of Basel University during your visit to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Spalentor
You can learn about the history of Basel with a visit to Spalentor. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
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.
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.
Museum for Contemporary Art
You can browse the exhibits at Museum for Contemporary Art, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Basel. 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 Vorstädte
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Room was clean but had issues - lights that did not work, shower doors did not completely.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Like the choice of breakfast plans. Short walk tourist area. Very helpful staff. Welcoming drink and nice garden to hang out.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
The Passage Urban & Lifestyle Hotel
If you like a room where the a/c won't go below 23.5 degress then you'll love this place. No hot water on the final day of my stay was perhaps provided to help ncool me down!
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Der Teufelhof Basel
The hotel was within walking distance of most of the major attractions and restaurants. The staff were very friendly, helpful and overall amazing. We loved our stay and would recommend any one looking for accommodation in Basel to consider this hotel.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels
Clean and well maintained hotel. Veey good breackfast
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel - Member of Design Hotels
We had such a wonderful stay and have a great sleep; it was an amazing experience and we enjoyed the breakfast and the
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vorstädte
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.
Old Town
Museums, art galleries and live music are just a few things travellers like about Old Town. Sights like Basel Natural History Museum 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.
Basel City Centre
Museums, art galleries and historical sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basel Natural History Museum or Basler Muenster while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.
Clara
Well liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by Basel Natural History Museum and Munsterplatz while you're exploring Clara and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
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.
