Old Town

Basel

Basel which includes street scenes and a house
Basel which includes street scenes and a pond
Old Town
Basel featuring a statue or sculpture, a river or creek and a fountain
Photo provided by Basel Tourismus/ Cinerent Open Air AG
Photo provided by Basel Tourismus/ Cinerent Open Air AG

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 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
Basel Natural History Museum

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 Natural History Museum
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
Basel Zoo featuring cuddly or friendly animals, snow and zoo animals

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 Zoo
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

Things to do

From Basel Small Group - Mt. Pilatus Heritage with a cruise on Lake of Lucerne

Mt. Pilatus with cruise on Lake of Lucerne Small Group from Basel

P24,010
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mt. Pilatus with cruise on Lake of Lucerne Small Group from Basel
Spalentor

Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

P1,674
per adult
Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Basel’s Old Town Heritage Private Tour

Basel’s Historical Old Town Tour

P17,572
per adult
Basel’s Historical Old Town Tour
Local Swiss Cheese Tasting

Local Swiss Cheese Tasting

P1,046
per adult
Local Swiss Cheese Tasting
Luzern Discovery:Small Group Tour and Lake Cruise from Basel

Luzern Discovery:Small Group Tour and Lake Cruise from Basel

P23,708
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Luzern Discovery:Small Group Tour and Lake Cruise from Basel
Private Tour to Lauterbrunnen, Kleine Scheidegg, Grindelwald

Private Tour to Lauterbrunnen, Kleine Scheidegg, Grindelwald

P80,541
per adult
Private Tour to Lauterbrunnen, Kleine Scheidegg, Grindelwald
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Top hotels in Old Town

Hotel Märthof Basel
Hotel Märthof Basel
4 out of 5
Marktgasse 19, Basel, BS
The price is P20,658 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
P20,658
P21,443 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 18 - Apr 19
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! (594 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in the heart of Old Town Basel! Convenient to everything! The rooms and hotel are extremely nice and the hotel staff very helpful!!"

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

Hotel Märthof Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat
Central City Hotel Rochat
3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23, Basel
The price is P7,743 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P7,743
P8,625 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (519 reviews)
"Staff was great from check-in to check out, breakfast buffet was good, walking distance all over town, gave us tour tips and free transport passes. They also helped us with some paperwork print out to calling our river cruise for location info. Has some steps to our room but didn’t bother us."

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

Central City Hotel Rochat
Motel One Basel
Motel One Basel
3 out of 5
Barfüssergasse 16, Basel
The price is P8,911 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P8,911
P9,839 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (625 reviews)
"The location of this hotel is great, right next to a tram stop. Snug quarters but it does the job."

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2025

Motel One Basel
Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025
Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025
4 out of 5
Blumenrain 19, Basel, BS
The price is P10,243 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
P10,243
P11,220 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (691 reviews)
Wonderful
"We had an excellent time at this hotel. The staff was beyond helpful and nice. Rooms were super clean. We got the basic room, but it was larger than we expected and just fine for three nights. Great location in the heart of the city. Our only complaint was the temperature of the room at night. We ..."

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2024

Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025
Krafft Basel
Krafft Basel
4 out of 5
Rheingasse 12, Basel, BS
The price is P12,624 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
P12,624
P13,693 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (345 reviews)
Wonderful hotel
"Friendly and accommodating staff, without exception. Large rooms, enough for our four bags. Left my credit card at reception and they quickly called me and got it to our friends for delivery to us. All very helpful. Highly recommend this WWII era yet updated hotel. And great location!"

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2025

Krafft Basel
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
4 out of 5
Rebgasse 12-14, Basel
The price is P12,152 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
P12,152
P13,202 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Naturhistorisches Museum and Martinskirche ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (91 reviews)
"This is a very attractive, modern hotel in a lovely older building. The staff is wonderful and very helpful. We appreciated the design and eco-friendly touches. The only downside was the room was very warm and the thermostat seemed unable to go below a set temperature. We had to open the windows ..."

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2025

Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town

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

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
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 White and Blue House while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.

Clara
Basel Art Museum showing night scenes and street scenes

Vorstädte

Take time in Vorstädte to visit attractions like Basel Art Museum and Caricature and Cartoon 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 featuring modern architecture

Basel City Centre

Museums, art galleries, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basler Muenster or Basel Cathedral while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.

Basel City Centre
The Peter Merian building complex is located just next to the Basel train station. It can be easily seen on the way into Basel when arriving by train. Modern architecture with a lot of photographic potential #architecture #troveontuesday

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.

Gundeldingen

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