Basel City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A modern white building with a unique angular design, set against a clear blue sky.
A modern architectural structure with a geometric design, featuring a large white building in the background and a person sitting on a swing-like chair in the foreground.
A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.
A modern building with a large glass window reflecting interior lights and a wooden deck.
A modern building with large glass windows and a wooden deck with outdoor seating.

Stay near popular Basel City Centre attractions

A historic European square with ornate buildings, a prominent tower, and cobblestone streets.

Marktplatz

9.0/10 (1,102 reviews)
You can enjoy retail therapy at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
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Activities

Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

NZ$27
per adult
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours
Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel

Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel

NZ$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel
Basel Private Tour - James Bond's Schilthorn and Lauterbrunnen

James Bond’s Schilthorn & Mürren Tour | From Basel

NZ$993
per adult
James Bond’s Schilthorn & Mürren Tour | From Basel
Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel

Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel

NZ$33
per adult
Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel
Spalentor

Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

NZ$57
per adult
Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

Basel Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

NZ$16
per adult
Basel Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Basel City Centre Hotel Deals

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

4 out of 5
Steinentorstrasse 25 Basel BS
The price is NZ$372 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$372
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (678 reviews)
"직원분들은 모두 친절 했어요. 방문객카드를 발급해 주셔서 바젤내 교통도 편하게 무료로 이용했습니다. 다음번에도 바젤을 방문 하게 된다면 이 호텔에서 머무르고 싶습니다."

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23 Basel
The price is NZ$278 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$278
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (728 reviews)
"Helpful staff, good breakfast, rooms are adequate for sleeping - standard rooms are small."

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Central City Hotel Rochat
HYPERION Hotel Basel

HYPERION Hotel Basel

4 out of 5
Messeplatz 12 Basel BS
The price is NZ$328 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$328
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Breakfast was great many choices and our room was very good."

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

HYPERION Hotel Basel
Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4.5 out of 5
Marktgasse 19 Basel BS
The price is NZ$478 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$478
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (820 reviews)
"I have stayed in Basel many times and this hotel is by far my favorite. Beautiful air conditioned roon, ultra helpful and friendly staff, perfect central location, and an anazing gym complete with dual cables. Definite five star"

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Hotel Märthof Basel
Pullman Basel Europe

Pullman Basel Europe

4 out of 5
Clarastrasse 43 Basel BS
The price is NZ$361 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$361
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
Pullman Basel Europe
Essential by Dorint Basel City

Essential by Dorint Basel City

4 out of 5
Schoenaustrasse 10 Basel BS
The price is NZ$252 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$252
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Comfortable room for a family. Breakfast was great with many options."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Essential by Dorint Basel City
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Our guide on where to stay in Basel City Centre

Find the best Basel City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings and a Gothic church with spires.

Old Town

Museums, art galleries and live music are just a few things travellers 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.

A historic building with ornate facades, large windows, and a clock tower.
Photo by Annie Chamberlain
Open Photo by Annie Chamberlain

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.

A river with swans, a bridge, a path, and buildings in the background.

Sankt Alban

While visiting Sankt Alban, you might make a stop by sights like St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park.

A modern building with a curved roof and a traditional building with a sloped roof in the background.
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Vorstädte

If you're spending time in Vorstädte, you might enjoy attractions like Theater Basel and Basel Art Museum. 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.

A riverside cityscape with historic buildings and modern skyscrapers.

Kleinbasel

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

Basel City Centre Travel Guide

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