Basel City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Marktplatz

Marktplatz

You can enjoy retail therapy at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Marktplatz
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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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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
Martinskirche

Martinskirche

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

Martinskirche

Congress Center Basel

Learn about the events happening in Congress Center Basel during your trip to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Congress Center Basel

Munsterplatz

You can learn about the history of Basel with a stop at Munsterplatz. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Munsterplatz

Activities

Basel Old Town Private Walking Tour

Basel Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide

NZ$98
per adult
Basel Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide
Spalentor

Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

NZ$50
per adult
Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Bean to Bar Chocolate Making Workshop

Bean to Bar Chocolate Making Workshop

NZ$158
per adult
Bean to Bar Chocolate Making Workshop
Guided tour “Love stories of Basel"

Romantic Whispers of Basel: A Love-Filled Journey

NZ$993
per adult
Romantic Whispers of Basel: A Love-Filled Journey
Walking Tour through Basel Old Town

Walking Tour through Basel Old Town

NZ$54
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Walking Tour through Basel Old Town
From Basel day trip to Colmar Hohkönigsburg and Ribeauvillé

From Basel day trip to Colmar Hohkönigsburg and Ribeauvillé

NZ$187
per adult
From Basel day trip to Colmar Hohkönigsburg and Ribeauvillé
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Our pick of the best Basel City Centre Hotel Deals

Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4 out of 5
Marktgasse 19, Basel, BS
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (646 reviews)
"Centrally located with easy walking access to museums, a grocery store, and public transportation. The breakfast was enjoyable."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

4 out of 5
Steinentorstrasse 25, Basel, BS
The price is NZ$334 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$334
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (473 reviews)
"It is in a good location near restaurants and not to far from attractions"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
HYPERION Hotel Basel

HYPERION Hotel Basel

4 out of 5
Messeplatz 12, Basel, BS
The price is NZ$375 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$375
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The customer service is outstanding! The staff behind the counter and the guest services have been so helpful. The location is right in front of a tram stop, public transportation is free for guests. We will definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

HYPERION Hotel Basel
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Steinengraben 69, Basel, BS
The price is NZ$225 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$225
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (826 reviews)
"The room was spotless and very chic. Its small, so not a lot of room for big luggage. The location was perfect for traveling by train because it's one bus stop away from the train station. Down a few stairs and you're in the charming streets of Basel. I would stay here again!"

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23, Basel
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (572 reviews)
A lovely hotel near Markplatz
"An excellent place to spend the night. A short walk – but a walk that includes an 83-step stairs – between the hotel and Marktplatz, and a few more short blocks to the Rhine. The sustained ringing of bells in the next-door Peterskirch was a nice wake-up call, but could be a problem for someone hoping ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

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Essential by Dorint Basel City

Essential by Dorint Basel City

4 out of 5
Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel, BS
The price is NZ$285 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$285
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (993 reviews)
"Great service!"

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Basel City Centre

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Clara

Well liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by Musical Theater Basel and White and Blue House while you're exploring Clara and the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Clara
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Kleinbasel

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

Kleinbasel
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Old Town

Museums, art galleries and live music are just a few things travellers like about Old Town. Sights like White and Blue House and Basel Town Hall are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Basel area at Marktplatz Tram Stop.

Old Town
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Altstadt Grossbasel

If you're spending time in Altstadt Grossbasel, you might enjoy attractions like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Altstadt Grossbasel
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Vorstädte

If you're spending time in Vorstädte, you might enjoy attractions like Basel Art Museum and Spalentor. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at University Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Vorstädte
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Breite

Breite might not have many top sights, but St. Jakob-Park and St. Jakobshalle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Breite

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