Basel City Centre

Basel

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Basel featuring modern architecture and interior views
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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 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 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
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

Spalentor

Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

P1,626
per adult
Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Basel’s Historical Old Town Tour

Basel’s Historical Old Town Tour

P17,756
per adult
Basel’s Historical Old Town Tour
Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour

Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour

P697
per adult
Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
Basel : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide

Basel : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

P9,508
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Basel : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
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City tour Basel (walking tour)

P1,626
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

P1,674
per adult
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide
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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 P10,838 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P10,838
P11,840 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
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! (447 reviews)
"This is an ideal hotel, very well situated for transport, sightseeing and the main train station. Very good facilities, helpful staff. Superior room was excellent."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
HYPERION Hotel Basel
HYPERION Hotel Basel
4 out of 5
Messeplatz 12, Basel, BS
The price is P11,651 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P11,651
P12,684 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
"I have stayed here a few times to attend conferences in Basel. Consistently good."

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

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Hotel Märthof Basel
Hotel Märthof Basel
4 out of 5
Marktgasse 19, Basel, BS
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! (625 reviews)
"The location was great! The staff were friendly and accomodating. Very nice hotel! We overslept since we'd had a huge travel day, and although we were late checking out, the staff were very understanding and didn't charge us extra."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025

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Hotel Märthof Basel
Pullman Basel Europe
Pullman Basel Europe
4 out of 5
Clarastrasse 43, Basel, BS
The price is P10,555 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
P10,555
P11,541 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (773 reviews)
"Very nice hotel!"

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

Pullman Basel Europe
Central City Hotel Rochat
Central City Hotel Rochat
3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23, Basel
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! (559 reviews)
"It was a nice hotel in a quiet area. It was a block away from the bus from the airport. I felt the breakfast was a bit steep but we got it for the convenience."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

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Basel Marriott Hotel
Basel Marriott Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Messeplatz 25, Basel, BS
The price is P10,767 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
P10,767
P11,761 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (621 reviews)
"It was great"

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2025

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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 White and Blue House 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 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.

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 Basel Art Museum and Rhine. 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