Basel City Centre

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Popular places to visit

Marktplatz

Marktplatz

4.5/5(32 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Marktplatz
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Basler Muenster

4.5/5(28 reviews)

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
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Basel Art Museum

4/5(1 review)

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 Natural History Museum

Basel Natural History Museum

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Basel Natural History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Basel Natural History Museum

Congress Center Basel

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in 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 Old Town Private Walking Tour

Basel Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide

€50
per adult
Basel Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide
Spalentor

Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

€26
per adult
Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Bean to Bar Chocolate Making Workshop

Bean to Bar Chocolate Making Workshop

€80
per adult
Bean to Bar Chocolate Making Workshop
Basel Münster - river view

Basel Private Tour Highlights And Hidden Gems

€134
per adult
Basel Private Tour Highlights And Hidden Gems
Basel’s Historical Old Town Tour

Basel’s Historical Old Town Tour

€280
per adult
Basel’s Historical Old Town Tour
Guided tour “Love stories of Basel"

Romantic Whispers of Basel: A Love-Filled Journey

€508
per adult
Romantic Whispers of Basel: A Love-Filled Journey
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Top hotels in Basel City Centre

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! (645 reviews)
"Centrally located with easy walking access to museums, a grocery store, and public transportation. The breakfast was enjoyable."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

4 out of 5
Steinentorstrasse 25, Basel, BS
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The price is €170 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
€170
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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! (469 reviews)
Would 100% stay again and highly recommend
"Amazing service - we arrived early for check in but they treated us royally, with discounts on museums and public transit, and access to the lounge and other amenities. They were super busy but still kind and attentive. Our room was modern, large and super clean, and the location was perfect."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
HYPERION Hotel Basel

HYPERION Hotel Basel

4 out of 5
Messeplatz 12, Basel, BS
The price is €191 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€191
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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)
"The customer service is outstanding! The staff behind the counter and the guest services have been so helpful. The location is right in front of a tram stop, public transportation is free for guests. We will definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

HYPERION Hotel Basel
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Steinengraben 69, Basel, BS
The price is €122 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€122
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (824 reviews)
"Property lacked the ability to low the AC to a more comfortatable temperature! 23 C was not cool enough!"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

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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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (569 reviews)
A lovely hotel near Markplatz
"An excellent place to spend the night. A short walk – but a walk that includes an 83-step stairs – between the hotel and Marktplatz, and a few more short blocks to the Rhine. The sustained ringing of bells in the next-door Peterskirch was a nice wake-up call, but could be a problem for someone hoping ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

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Essential by Dorint Basel City

Essential by Dorint Basel City

4 out of 5
Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel, BS
The price is €154 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€154
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (993 reviews)
"Great service!"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Basel City Centre

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Clara

Well liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by Musical Theater Basel and White and Blue House while you're exploring Clara and the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Clara
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Kleinbasel

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

Kleinbasel
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Old Town

Museums, art galleries and live music are just a few things travellers 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
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Altstadt Grossbasel

If you're spending time in Altstadt Grossbasel, you might enjoy attractions like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Altstadt Grossbasel
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Vorstädte

If you're spending time in Vorstädte, you might enjoy attractions like Basel Art Museum and Spalentor. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at University Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Vorstädte
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Breite

Breite might not have many top sights, but St. Jakob-Park and St. Jakobshalle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Breite

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