Basel City Centre
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Visit Basel City Centre
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 Art Museum
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.

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.
Congress Center Basel
Learn about the events happening at Congress Center Basel during your trip to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Things to do

Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

Basel: Fancy a bike tour through 3 countries in 60 minutes?

City tour Basel (walking tour)

Enchanting Luzern: A Journey Through History and Beauty

Fun track game at Christmas markets in Basel
Basel City Centre Hotel Deals

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
"Rooms was clean has mini bar but you have to ask for drinks. Staff helpful says parking 32 Swiss francs a night. Breakfast was generic nothing special air con was weak. Toilet in rooms right next to door so you have to go in and then close door and have your leg touching door…"
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Central City Hotel Rochat
"Everything was wonderful! Beautiful hotel, great breakfast, friendly staff, and close to everything."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026

Basel Marriott Hotel
"Customer service was outstanding arranging our transportation from the port to the hotel and hotel to airport!"
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

Hotel Märthof Basel
"Nice"
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

Essential by Dorint Basel City
"This hotel was in walking distance to the city center. However the air conditioning was lacking during the heatwave that was upon us. The staff was very friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on May 29, 2026

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
"Great"
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026
Where to stay in Basel City Centre

Old Town
Museums, art galleries, and live music are just a few things travelers like about Old Town. Sights like White and Blue House and Basel Town Hall 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 Swiss Architecture Museum and Basel Town Hall. 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 Basel Art Museum and Spalentor. 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.

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

Sankt Alban
If you're spending some time in Sankt Alban, St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park are top sights worth seeing.













