Old Town

Basel

A stone bridge over a river with historic buildings and a flag on a pole.
A red building with intricate designs and a tall tower.
A historic building with ornate facades, large windows, and a clock tower.
A river with boats, a bridge, and buildings along the riverbank.
A large, ornate church with twin towers and intricate stone carvings.

Stay near popular Old Town attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Old Town

Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4.5 out of 5
Marktgasse 19 Basel BS
The price is P16,384 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
P16,384
P17,637 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (842 reviews)
"Fabulous location, beautiful hotel. Our room was very spacious and beautifully designed. So nice how the tram system pass was included with our stay - that was a nice surprise! Great restaurant downstairs (where our breakfast was included). We would absolutely go back to this hotel again!"

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

Hotel Märthof Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23 Basel
The price is P7,599 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
P7,599
P8,518 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (751 reviews)
"Great location- near the festival on the Rhine River for Switzerland's National Holiday."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026

Central City Hotel Rochat
Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Blumenrain 19 Basel BS
The price is P11,116 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
P11,116
P12,168 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (829 reviews)
"Great location in the heart of Basel old town. Very nice room. Breakfast was terrific"

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel
Limehome Basel Town Hall

Limehome Basel Town Hall

2 out of 5
12 Münzgasse Basel BS
The price is P6,443 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
P6,443
P7,699 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Theater Fauteuil and Pharmacy Museum Basel ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (104 reviews)
"Lack of a person at checkin and no bag room made this hotel inconvenient"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2026

Limehome Basel Town Hall
Motel One Basel

Motel One Basel

3 out of 5
Barfüssergasse 16 Basel
The price is P7,946 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
P7,946
P8,878 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (794 reviews)
"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

Motel One Basel
Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026

Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026

4 out of 5
2 Rheingasse Basel BS
The price is P8,770 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
P8,770
P9,103 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Martinskirche and ...
6.8/10 (10 reviews)
"Fantastic location, staff really helpful. Rooms clean but basic. No air conditioning was a problem during the hot weather."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026

Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026
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Where to stay in Old Town

Find the best Old Town areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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.



Old Town