Old Town
Basel
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Popular places to visit
Marktplatz
4.5/5(14 reviews)
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basler Muenster
5/5(4 reviews)
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 Town Hall
4.5/5(11 reviews)
After visiting Basel Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Natural History Museum
You can study the exhibits at Basel Natural History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Zoo
4/5(2 reviews)
Spend hours walking around one of the country’s most impressive zoos .Marvel at the thousands of animals roaming around their large enclosures.
Basel Art Museum
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
Things to do
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide
CA $53
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
City tour Basel (walking tour)
CA $42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Old Town Hotel Deals
Central City Hotel Rochat
Petersgraben 23 Basel
The price is CA $192 per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
CA $192
CA $214 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (718 reviews)
"Everything was wonderful! Beautiful hotel, great breakfast, friendly staff, and close to everything."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Hotel Märthof Basel
Marktgasse 19 Basel BS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $385 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
CA $385
CA $414 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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! (806 reviews)
"Great location, clean, friendly"
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026
Limehome Basel Town Hall
12 Münzgasse Basel BS
The price is CA $225 per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
CA $225
CA $257 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
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! (94 reviews)
"The location is amazing, right in the centre of Basel and close to everything. My only issue was that the air conditioning didn't work. The first night, I could understand why the room was hot because of the weather, but afterwards the temperatures outside were much cooler and the room was still ..."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel
Blumenrain 19 Basel BS
The price is CA $288 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
CA $288
CA $314 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
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! (811 reviews)
"Hotel D was great. The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was very helpful. They are located near the river and are close to the old town and other attractions. It was a very convenient place to stay before our Viking Cruise. Highly recommended."
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026
Motel One Basel
Barfüssergasse 16 Basel
The price is CA $204 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
CA $204
CA $227 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (772 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Ideal location. Excellent staff"
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026
Krafft Basel
Rheingasse 12 Basel BS
The price is CA $333 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
CA $333
CA $360 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (431 reviews)
"Hotel is easy to find and situated in a convenient location right off the waterway. The rooms were bare modern and the bed was excellent."
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Where to stay in Old Town
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Basel City Centre
Museums, art galleries, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Rosentalanlage or Basler Muenster while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.
Photo by Annie Chamberlain
Open Photo by Annie Chamberlain
Altstadt Grossbasel
Take time in Altstadt Grossbasel to visit attractions like Swiss Architecture Museum and Basel Town Hall. 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.
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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.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
Sankt Alban
If you're spending some time in Sankt Alban, St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park are top sights worth seeing.
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