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
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 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
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

P23,244
per adult
Mt. Pilatus with cruise on Lake of Lucerne Small Group from Basel
Basel’s Old Town Heritage Private Tour

Basel’s Historical Old Town Tour

P17,011
per adult
Basel’s Historical Old Town Tour
Basel: Private custom tour with a local guide

Basel: Private custom tour with a local guide

P9,122
per adult
Basel: Private custom tour with a local guide
Basel's Cheese, Chocolate, and Ginger Bread Tasting Private Tour

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

P16,427
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Basel's Cheese, Chocolate, and Local Pastry Tasting Private Tour
Local Swiss Chocolate Tasting

Local Swiss Chocolate Tasting

P974
per adult
Local Swiss Chocolate Tasting
Basel to the Black forest & back

Private day trip from Basel to the Black forest and back

P76,263
per adult
Private day trip from Basel to the Black forest and back
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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 P16,508 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
P16,508
P17,135 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
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! (565 reviews)
Great Hotel in Basel
"This hotel is awesome! It was roomy for the three of us and very comfortable. I love how it was walking distance to the Christmas markets as well as so many other things!"

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2024

Hotel Märthof Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat
Central City Hotel Rochat
3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23, Basel
The price is P6,878 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
P6,878
P7,647 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
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! (449 reviews)
"Staff were very helpful!"

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2025

Central City Hotel Rochat
Motel One Basel
Motel One Basel
3 out of 5
Barfüssergasse 16, Basel
The price is P7,887 per night from 9 Jan to 10 Jan
P7,887
P8,694 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10
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! (592 reviews)
"Great and close to zmas market!"

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2025

Motel One Basel
Hotel D Basel
Hotel D Basel
4 out of 5
Blumenrain 19, Basel, BS
The price is P9,293 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
P9,293
P10,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
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! (685 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
Krafft Basel
Krafft Basel
4 out of 5
Rheingasse 12, Basel, BS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P11,350 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
P11,350
P12,294 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Stay at this 4-star historic 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! (334 reviews)
"Really pleasant stay"

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2024

Krafft Basel
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
5 out of 5
Blumenrain 8, Basel
The price is P44,387 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
P44,387
P46,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Martinskirche and Pharmazie-Historisches ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (156 reviews)
"Exceptional facilities - lobby, restaurant, bar and rooms. Most gracious and accommodating staff. The breakfast is one of the best anywhere - no details are left undone."

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2024

Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
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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 Munsterplatz 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 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 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

Old Town