Basel City Centre

Basel
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Popular places to visit

Marktplatz

Marktplatz

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Marktplatz
Basel Art Museum showing street scenes

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 Art Museum
Basel showing a city and a river or creek

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.

Basler Muenster
Martinskirche

Martinskirche

You can find out about the history of Basel with a visit to Martinskirche. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Martinskirche

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.

Congress Center Basel

Munsterplatz

You can learn about the history of Basel with a stop at Munsterplatz. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Munsterplatz

Things to do

Basel’s Old Town Heritage Private Tour

Basel’s Historical Old Town Tour

P17,217
per adult
Basel’s Historical Old Town Tour
Basel's Cheese, Chocolate, and Ginger Bread Tasting Private Tour

Basel's Cheese, Chocolate, and Local Pastry Tasting Private Tour

P16,574
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Basel's Cheese, Chocolate, and Local Pastry Tasting Private Tour
City guide

City tour Basel (walking tour)

P1,577
per adult
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Spalentor

Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

P1,577
per adult
Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Basel’s Christmas Spirit: A Festive Stroll Through Time

Basel’s Christmas Spirit: A Festive Stroll Through Time

P36,615
per adult
Basel’s Christmas Spirit: A Festive Stroll Through Time
Explore Basel in 1 hour with a Local

Explore Basel in 60 minutes with a Local

P2,300
per adult
Explore Basel in 60 minutes with a Local
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Top hotels in Basel City Centre

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
4 out of 5
Steinentorstrasse 25, Basel, BS
The price is P10,169 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
P10,169
P11,083 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2025
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (338 reviews)
"Our accommodations were clean and very comfortable. The pool was great for my son, who needed a change of pace. And the hotel was very close to the Christmas markets, which is why we were there."

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2024

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
HYPERION Hotel Basel
HYPERION Hotel Basel
4 out of 5
Messeplatz 12, Basel, BS
Fully refundable
The price is P9,420 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
P9,420
P10,303 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2025
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"It was great"

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2024

HYPERION Hotel Basel
Basel Marriott Hotel
Basel Marriott Hotel
4 out of 5
Messeplatz 25, Basel, BS
The price is P9,610 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
P9,610
P10,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2025
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (574 reviews)
Nice but expensive
"Our stay in the Marriott Hotel in Basel was very nice, however with no breakfast included in the price it was a very expensive experience. We also had to pay for parking which was much more than expected."

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2024

Basel Marriott Hotel
Hotel Märthof Basel
Hotel Märthof Basel
4 out of 5
Marktgasse 19, Basel, BS
The price is P19,067 per night from 26 Dec to 27 Dec
P19,067
P19,791 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (549 reviews)
"Multi lingual staff was a major benefit and the accompanying Basel Card was extremely useful. Nice pillows (they matter) and an up to date appointed room."

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024

Hotel Märthof Basel
Hotel Rheinfelderhof
Hotel Rheinfelderhof
3 out of 5
Hammerstrasse 61, Basel, BS
The price is P7,309 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
P7,309
P8,114 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (600 reviews)
"A very comfortable hotel, clean, friendly staff. The only thing I would say is they need to update their towels they are very thin."

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2024

Hotel Rheinfelderhof
Essential by Dorint Basel City
Essential by Dorint Basel City
4 out of 5
Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel, BS
The price is P8,580 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
P8,580
P9,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2025
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (963 reviews)
"Conveniently located. Nicely kept property. Very clean."

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024

Essential by Dorint Basel City
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Other neighbourhoods around Basel City Centre

A tram station in Basel covered in snow

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.

Clara
Why crossing over the river Rhine using an ordinary bridge? This ferry is a very special experience. The boat is guided and pulled by the water itself

Kleinbasel

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

Kleinbasel
Basel featuring street scenes and a house

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.

Old Town
Basel featuring street scenes and a house

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.

Altstadt Grossbasel
Basel Art Museum showing night scenes and street scenes

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.

Vorstädte
Basel had beautiful places to relax. Near the rein there are lots of parks.

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.

Breite

Basel City Centre