Old Town
Basel





Visit Old Town
Stay near popular Old Town attractions
Things to do

Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

James Bond’s Schilthorn & Mürren Tour | From Basel
Top hotels in Old Town

Hotel Märthof Basel
"All the staff were lovely, nothing was too much trouble. Its a great location for both the old town and the river."
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026

Central City Hotel Rochat
"Great location- near the festival on the Rhine River for Switzerland's National Holiday."
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel
"Great location in the heart of Basel old town. Very nice room. Breakfast was terrific"
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

Limehome Basel Town Hall
"Lack of a person at checkin and no bag room made this hotel inconvenient"
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2026

Motel One Basel
"The room and bed were great. The staff was very accomodating by allowing us to leave our luggage while we toured the old town before boarding our cruise ship. The location was right next to old town with a convenience store just across the street. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2026

Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026
"Fantastic location, staff really helpful. Rooms clean but basic. No air conditioning was a problem during the hot weather."
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026
Where to stay in Old Town

Basel City Centre
Museums, art galleries, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basler Muenster or Munsterplatz while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.

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 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.

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.





















