Sankt Jakob
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.
Basel Zoo
Spend hours walking around one of the country’s most impressive zoos .Marvel at the thousands of animals roaming around their large enclosures.
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.
St. Jakob-Park
Catch an event at St. Jakob-Park during your trip to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
St. Jakob-Park Shopping Centre
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at St. Jakob-Park Shopping Centre during your stay in Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
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 Sankt Jakob
B&B Hotel Basel
Hotel was clean and a little modern good for my overnight stay for the tennis match
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Excellent friendly staff
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Mercure Bale Mulhouse Aeroport
The staff went above and beyond.
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025
Hotel Märthof Basel
Perfect location, spacious room with elegant decor. Excellent staff. All in all a wonderful stay.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
A very nice hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location. 2 minutes walk from main trains station in Basel. Hub for city transportation nearby. We would stay again if in Basel.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Hotel Rheinfelderhof
Excellent service, friendly staff, good options for breakfast. Only downside, the safe was broken.
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sankt Jakob
Sankt Alban
If you're spending some time in Sankt Alban, St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Bruderholz
Though Bruderholz might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Green Meadow Park and Merian Park.
Gundeldingen
While you're in Gundeldingen, take in top sights like Via Gottardo and jump on the metro at Bhfeingang Gundeldingen 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.
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.
