Basel City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Basel City Centre
Popular places to visit
Marktplatz
You can enjoy retail therapy at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Art Museum
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
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.
Basel Town Hall
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 trip to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
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.
Activities
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Basel Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Basel City Centre Hotel Deals
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
"The breakfast was excellent and varies, something for everyone. Exactly what I expect of a Radisson Blue and why I choose to stay at them whenever possible. The pool was also nice and the rooms were clean and spacious."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hotel Märthof Basel
"Hotel marathon was exceptional. The service facilities the whole experience was excellent."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Central City Hotel Rochat
"Great breakfast and great location. Also seemed very secure."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
"Excellent location that is close to the train station. A beautiful garden to relax in and enjoy the complementary drink. Very happy with our stay. The only negative is the bathroom was a little small but other than that it was great."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Pullman Basel Europe
"The breakfast choices are abundant and amazing! The hotel itself is five star. The amenities for the cost is refreshing."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel
"This hotel is quite lovely and right on the edge of the old city. The staff was so lovely and accommodating! The room was in very good condition and updated, and the bed was extremely comfortable."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Basel City Centre
Clara
Well liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by White and Blue House and Munsterplatz while you're exploring Clara and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
Altstadt Grossbasel
If you're spending time in Altstadt Grossbasel, you might enjoy attractions like Swiss Architecture Museum and Basel Town Hall. 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.
Breite
Breite might not have many top sights, but St. Jakob-Park and St. Jakobshalle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
