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 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.
Martinskirche
You can find out about the history of Basel with a stop at Martinskirche. 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 and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
Walking Tour through Basel Old Town
Our pick of the best Basel City Centre Hotel Deals
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Excellent service and pool area
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Great location. Great staff. Spacious room.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hotel Märthof Basel
Excellent buffet breakfast with several options for those with allergies.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
HYPERION Hotel Basel
It was a great located hotel. As a solo traveler it was safe and easy to get to and from. The staff were also friendly and helpful with any questions I had. I was very impressed with the tram being right outside the hotel too. The room came with a fab view and would definitely be staying there if ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Essential by Dorint Basel City
All good.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hotel Rheinfelderhof
Good location next to tram stop Nicely renovated old building Elevator!!! Food in the restaurant was good (very pricey but I think that's normal for Basel). Walkable neighborhood Good value for the money.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Basel City Centre
Clara
Well liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by Musical Theater Basel 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 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.
Breite
Breite might not have many top sights, but St. Jakob-Park and St. Jakobshalle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
