Basel City Centre
Basel
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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.
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.
Munsterplatz
You can learn about the history of Basel with a stop at Munsterplatz. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Things to do
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide
From Basel day trip to Colmar Hohkönigsburg and Ribeauvillé
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Top hotels in Basel City Centre
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Excellent friendly staff
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Hotel Märthof Basel
Clean and spacious room .. Jason at reception desk was of a great help and with a smile
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Hotel Rheinfelderhof
Excellent service, friendly staff, good options for breakfast. Only downside, the safe was broken.
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
Pullman Basel Europe
Great spot to stay in the center of Basel!
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
HYPERION Hotel Basel
Took 20 minutes to get a Togo cup of coffee in morning!! Main bar should be open for breakfast drinks and coffee.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
If you like hot water and full pressure, the shower is great! My room was small, but I was traveling solo so there was plenty of space. Space. They brought a fan up for me because as an American we need moving air in a room! Windows open nicely as well. They could use a few more pillows on the bed. ...
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
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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.
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.
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.
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.
