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
90% of travellers recommend
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours
Spalentor

Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

NZ$55
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$8
per adult
Basel Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
Picture 1 for Activity Viewpoint Geneva United Nations Old Town and Lake By E-Bike

Geneva Confluence Panoramic E-bike UN Square Old Town

NZ$220
per adult
Geneva Confluence Panoramic E-bike UN Square Old Town
Basel Self-Guided Audio Experience

Basel Self-Guided Audio Experience

NZ$10
per adult
Basel Self-Guided Audio Experience
Basel: Private Walking Tour with a Local

Basel: Private Walking Tour with a Local

NZ$201
per adult
Basel: Private Walking Tour with a Local
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$359 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$359
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ...
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4.5 out of 5
Marktgasse 19 Basel BS
The price is NZ$559 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$559
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
Hotel Märthof Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23 Basel
The price is NZ$235 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$235
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (782 reviews)
"The lady at the desk with the short blond hair and glasses in her late thirties / 40's was very cold and not helpful. We felt we were an inconvenience to her. Had to pay for water and coffee in the morning."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Central City Hotel Rochat
Pullman Basel Europe

Pullman Basel Europe

4 out of 5
Clarastrasse 43 Basel BS
The price is NZ$361 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$361
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (876 reviews)
"convenient location for our 1-night stay and the staff was friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

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$282 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$282
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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. ...
Essential by Dorint Basel City
HYPERION Hotel Basel

HYPERION Hotel Basel

4 out of 5
Messeplatz 12 Basel BS
The price is NZ$306 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$306
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"I really liked the view overlooking the city. The staff were helpful and friendly. The bathroom did however flood after taking a shower. Perhaps changing the seals under the shower door as an idea."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

HYPERION Hotel Basel
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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 street with tram tracks, a building with a sign for Kunstmuseum Basel, and a construction crane.

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 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 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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