Basel City Centre

Basel

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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
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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

P1,697
per adult
Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Guided tour “Love stories of Basel"

Romantic Whispers of Basel: A Love-Filled Journey

P33,421
per adult
Romantic Whispers of Basel: A Love-Filled Journey
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

P1,839
per adult
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide
Walking Tour through Basel Old Town

Walking Tour through Basel Old Town

P1,809
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Walking Tour through Basel Old Town
Basel : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide

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

P9,868
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Basel : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
Basel’s Historical Old Town Tour

Basel’s Historical Old Town Tour

P18,527
per adult
Basel’s Historical Old Town Tour
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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! (655 reviews)
"Close to tram. Walkable. City center. Daily market. Comfortable bed"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

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Hotel Märthof Basel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

4 out of 5
Steinentorstrasse 25, Basel, BS
The price is P11,151 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P11,151
P12,183 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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! (484 reviews)
"Very comfortable and near the station. Walkable to old town."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Steinengraben 69, Basel, BS
The price is P7,308 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P7,308
P8,193 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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! (832 reviews)
"Staff were super lovely and helpful!"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
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! (580 reviews)
"The room is spacieuse and clean, exactly what we need. The location is excellent."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 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 P9,409 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P9,409
P10,374 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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! (992 reviews)
Great experience.
"A very clean, modern, pleasant hotel, a 15 minute walk from the historic center of town with an outstanding staff. Everyone was very friendly, accommodating and cheerful. The price was very reasonable as well."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Essential by Dorint Basel City
HYPERION Hotel Basel

HYPERION Hotel Basel

4 out of 5
Messeplatz 12, Basel, BS
The price is P12,127 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
P12,127
P13,195 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
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 Jul 17, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Basel City Centre

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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
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Kleinbasel

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

Kleinbasel
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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.

Old Town
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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 which includes street scenes and night scenes

Vorstädte

Take time in Vorstädte to visit attractions like Basel Art Museum and Spalentor. 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
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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

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