Vorstädte
Basel
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Popular places to visit

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 University
Walk around the campus at Basel University during your stay in Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Spalentor
You can learn about the history of Basel with a stop at Spalentor. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Theater Basel
Enjoy a show at Theater Basel, a theater with a story to tell in Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Sankt Johanns-Park
Explore the great outdoors at Sankt Johanns-Park, a lovely green space in Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Caricature and Cartoon Museum
You can study the exhibits at Caricature and Cartoon Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Things to do

Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

Walking Tour through Basel Old Town

City tour Basel (walking tour)

Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour

Best Intro to Basel in 2 hours with a Local

Explore Basel’s Art and Culture with a Local
Top hotels in Vorstädte

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

The Passage
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Der Teufelhof Basel
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

SET Hotel.Residence by Teufelhof Basel
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Vorstädte

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.

Old Town
Museums, art galleries, and live music are just a few things travelers like about Old Town. Sights like White and Blue House and Basel Town Hall are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Basel area at Marktplatz Tram Stop.

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

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.

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.

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.