Vorstädte
Basel
Visit Vorstädte
Popular places to visit
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 University
Walk around the campus at Basel University during your stay in Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Theater Basel
Enjoy a show at Theater Basel, a theater with a story to tell in Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Caricature and Cartoon Museum
You can study the exhibits at Caricature and Cartoon Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Sankt Johanns-Park
Explore the great outdoors at Sankt Johanns-Park, a lovely green space in Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Spalentor
You can learn about the history of Basel with a stop at Spalentor. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Things to do
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
Top hotels in Vorstädte
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
The reception was extremely warm and friendly - helped us with an early check in and provided guidance to the city. I will stay here again when I am back.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Great location. Great staff. Spacious room.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
The Passage
Shopping was in walking distance.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Der Teufelhof Basel
Very clean but small room however it was noisy from within the hotel at night. Breakfast staff particularly pleasant. Have stayed at the Teufelhof many times but this was the first time we were aware of noise
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels
Great stay we had 2 rooms and both were unique! Clean well maintained and close to old town
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
SET Hotel.Residence by Teufelhof Basel
Room was large and comfortable. The hotel is set in a very quiet part of the city center. Convienient to shopping and the Xmas markets we were there to see.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Vorstädte
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.
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.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
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.
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.
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.
