Old Town
Basel
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Basel Art Museum
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
Things to do
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Chocolate Making Workshop, Bean to Bar Experience | From Basel
Old Town Hotel Deals
Hotel Märthof Basel
everything was perfect
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
Central City Hotel Rochat
It was great to stay in an old hotel in a great area of Basel. the Breakfast was good and the staff was able to answer and guide us with all of our questions.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel
Great location and walking distance to our Viking cruise port. Perfect distance between the port and center of city.
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
Motel One Basel
Everything at hotel is great and good people at work. I would go back to that hotel next year. Love it thank u
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Krafft Basel
Very pleasant hotel
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
Great location and friendly staff. The room was quiet and comfortable. The front desk loaned us an adapter so that we could charge our devices too. Overall a fantastic stay.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Old Town
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
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.
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.
Basel City Centre
Museums, art galleries, and historic 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
Restaurants and river views are some things travelers note about Clara. Check out Musical Theater Basel or Basel Natural History Museum while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.
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.
