Basel City Centre
Basel
Visit Basel City Centre
Popular places to visit
Marktplatz
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
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.
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 Town Hall
After visiting Basel Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
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.
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.
Things to do
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide
Top hotels in Basel City Centre
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
"Hotel was nice but after staying for 5 days my work colegue and I wanted to checkout 2 days early and see another city. The hotel refused to provide any credit of any type, I am very dissatisfied with this outcome."
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026
Central City Hotel Rochat
"Amazing staff. Large and beautiful room. Amazing location. Great breakfast. This was a perfect find and we will definitely recommend to friends."
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
"Good"
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
Hotel Märthof Basel
"Friendly, helpful staff. Excellent breakfast. Clean and well appointed rooms. It is within walking distance of everything. I cannot wait to go back to Basel and will definitely stay here!"
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026
HYPERION Hotel Basel
"We had a great stay during Art Basel week!"
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026
Basel Marriott Hotel
"The hotel was very clean, the staff were very helpful. Breakfast was excellent."
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
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Where to stay in Basel City Centre
Old Town
Museums, art galleries, and live music are just a few things travelers like about Old Town. Sights like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Basel area at Marktplatz Tram Stop.
Altstadt Grossbasel
Take time in Altstadt Grossbasel to visit attractions like Swiss Architecture Museum and Basel Town Hall. 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.
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.
Sankt Alban
If you're spending some time in Sankt Alban, St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park are top sights worth seeing.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
