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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.

Basler Muenster
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Marktplatz

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Marktplatz
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Martinskirche

You can find out about the history of Basel with a visit to Martinskirche. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Martinskirche
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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 Natural History Museum
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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.

Basel Zoo
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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 Art Museum

Things to do

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Pinot Noir & Pinot Wine Tour to Baden-Württemberg

CA $388
Per adult
Pinot Noir & Pinot Wine Tour to Baden-Württemberg
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Engelberg, Cheese, and Mt. Titlis Private Tour from Basel

CA $1,912
Per adult
Engelberg, Cheese, and Mt. Titlis Private Tour from Basel
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Hydrofoil and surfing on the Rhine behind a motorboat

CA $116
Per adult
Hydrofoil and surfing on the Rhine behind a motorboat
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City tour Basel

CA $37
Per adult
City tour Basel
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Basel: Unlimited 4G Internet in the EU with Pocket WiFi

CA $73
Per adult
Basel: Unlimited 4G Internet in the EU with Pocket WiFi
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Private Egypt Packages Tour 9 Days 8 Nights From Basel

CA $2,793
Per adult
Private Egypt Packages Tour 9 Days 8 Nights From Basel
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Old Town Hotel Deals

Hotel Märthof Basel
Hotel Märthof Basel
4 out of 5
Marktgasse 19, Basel, BS
The price is CA $401 per night from Jun. 23 to Jun. 24
CA $401
CA $429 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (438 reviews)
Great place - no real A/C
"The location, staff, service & entire hotel was fabulous! The ONLY problem is their a/c isn’t really a/c . Your room will not get as cold as you like. They control it through their “ new environmental air conditioner “ . Summer would be terrible here."

Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2024

Hotel Märthof Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat
Central City Hotel Rochat
3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23, Basel
The price is CA $204 per night from Jun. 22 to Jun. 23
CA $204
CA $224 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (374 reviews)
"Reasonable price good location"

Reviewed on May 24, 2024

Central City Hotel Rochat
Hotel D Basel
Hotel D Basel
4 out of 5
Blumenrain 19, Basel, BS
The price is CA $239 per night from Jul. 7 to Jul. 8
CA $239
CA $261 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (642 reviews)
"Hotel-D is a nice small hotel in a very good location. It is walkable to all attractions in the old town. Staff all speak English and are friendly. Room was clean, but the hallways on each floor need to be redone (painting and carpet needs to be changed). I"

Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2024

Hotel D Basel
Motel One Basel
Motel One Basel
3 out of 5
Barfüssergasse 16, Basel
The price is CA $206 per night from Jun. 16 to Jun. 17
CA $206
CA $226 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Basel Historical Museum and HMB - Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (506 reviews)
"Very comfortable and great location"

Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2024

Motel One Basel
Krafft Basel
Krafft Basel
4 out of 5
Rheingasse 12, Basel, BS
The price is CA $252 per night from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25
CA $252
CA $274 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (303 reviews)
"The staff was so helpful. Especially Belinda! The room was bigger than expected with windows that opened!"

Reviewed on May 23, 2024

Krafft Basel
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
5 out of 5
Blumenrain 8, Basel
The price is CA $759 per night from Jun. 16 to Jun. 17
CA $759
CA $801 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Martinskirche and Pharmacy Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (147 reviews)
"This was my first time staying here. I was treated like I was somebody, with respect. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2024

Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town

Why crossing over the river Rhine using an ordinary bridge? This ferry is a very special experience. The boat is guided and pulled by the water itself

Kleinbasel

Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

Kleinbasel
Basel featuring street scenes and a house

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.

Altstadt Grossbasel
A tram station in Basel covered in snow

Clara

Restaurants and river views are some things travelers note about Clara. Check out Munsterplatz or Basler Muenster while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.

Clara
Basel Art Museum showing night scenes and street scenes

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.

Vorstädte
Basel featuring modern architecture

Basel City Centre

4.5/5(33 area reviews)

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

Basel City Centre
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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.

Gundeldingen

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