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
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Basel City Centre
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Clean great location walkable
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Hotel Märthof Basel
Great location
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Pullman Basel Europe
Perfect hotel. Room was large, bathroom spacious and amazing shower. Staff were super friendly
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
The staff were very helpful
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Basel Marriott Hotel
Excellent Room and facilities. Very good breakfast and free transport provided
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Limehome Basel Münzgasse
Room clean, access easy
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026
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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 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.
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.
