Basel City Centre
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Popular places to visit
Marktplatz
You can search for that perfect souvenir 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 Natural History Museum
You can study the exhibits at Basel Natural History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Martinskirche
You can find out about the history of Basel with a visit to Martinskirche. 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.
Things to do
Basel: Magic Team Escape Game in the City
Basel City Centre Hotel Deals
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Staff was amazing! Ayoub made sure everything was taken care of. Location is great not far from train and trams are right there to take you to all your destinations. Room is warm and comfortable and very clean 10 out of 10
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Hotel Märthof Basel
Everyone was so Pleasant rooms were very clean the restaurant and bar staff outstanding
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Wonderful experience in all aspects. 3-4 min walk to a number of good restaurants.
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025
HYPERION Hotel Basel
All above
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Hotel Rheinfelderhof
Staff very helpful and attentive. Hotel is in a brilliant location for Christmas markets and transport links. Room was roomy and spotless, with towels changed everyday and bed made up. Good selection for breakfast every day
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025
Basel Marriott Hotel
Room, staff, welcome, everything was perfect !
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
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Other neighborhoods around Basel City Centre
Clara
Restaurants and river views are some things travelers note about Clara. Check out Musical Theater Basel or Munsterplatz while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
Old Town
Museums, art galleries, and live music are just a few things travelers 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.
Altstadt Grossbasel
Take time in Altstadt Grossbasel to visit attractions like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Vorstädte
Take time in Vorstädte to visit attractions like Theater Basel and Basel Art Museum. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at University Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Breite
Though Breite might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Jakob-Park and St. Jakobshalle.
