Basel City Centre
Basel
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.
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
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Chocolate Making Workshop, Bean to Bar Experience | From Basel
Basel City Centre Hotel Deals
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Suite was very clean and comfortable. Location was easily walkable to old town Basel. Viking rep was on site. Would definitely recommend!
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
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
Basel Marriott Hotel
Breakfast bar was superb !
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
Essential by Dorint Basel City
Taxi services are very expensive but that is not the fault of this property. Tram instruction is needed or tram map to make it more convenient.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Basel City Centre
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.
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 Natural History Museum and Basel Town Hall are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Basel area at Marktplatz Tram Stop.
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.
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.
