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)
Basel City Centre Hotel Deals
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Very nice staff. Nice room. Very good location.
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
Hotel Märthof Basel
Great location
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Staff were very helpful, room excellent..... Well done!
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Central City Hotel Rochat
Super location, very clean and friendly staff!
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
HYPERION Hotel Basel
Dry convenient to the city center.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025
Clean, comfortable room. Lovely staff.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 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.
