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.
Basel Art Museum
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
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 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.
Martinskirche
You can find out about the history of Basel with a visit to Martinskirche. 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
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
Top hotels in Basel City Centre
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Hotel was clean and close to shops bars and markets. Breakfast was good apart from over cooked bacon which was like eating leather. Staff were very friendly. Would I stay there again, if they fix the bacon then yes I would
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Hotel Märthof Basel
Courteous and very helpful staff. Excellent restaurant.
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Hotel Rheinfelderhof
Good location and good value for money. Room clean, on the small side. Staff friendly
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
HYPERION Hotel Basel
The staff was very friendly. Rooms are quiet and location is great
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Basel Marriott Hotel
Room, staff, welcome, everything was perfect !
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Excellent check in, quick stroll to city center and Christmas markets. City is hilly so there are stairs! Hotel has charming gnome garden, and places to sit, with blankets if it’s chilly. Nice breakfast buffet. Staff was lovely.
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Basel City Centre
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.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
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.
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.
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.
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.
