Basel City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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Basler Muenster

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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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Marktplatz

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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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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
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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.

Basel Natural History Museum
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Martinskirche

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

Martinskirche
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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

Activities

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Pinot Noir & Pinot Wine Tour to Baden-Württemberg

NZ$465
Per adult
Pinot Noir & Pinot Wine Tour to Baden-Württemberg
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Architectural Basel: Private Tour with a Local Expert

NZ$1,392
Per adult
Architectural Basel: Private Tour with a Local Expert
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Basel Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour

NZ$18
Per adult
Basel Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour
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City tour Basel

NZ$45
Per adult
City tour Basel
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Basel: Unlimited 4G Internet in the EU with Pocket WiFi

NZ$88
Per adult
Basel: Unlimited 4G Internet in the EU with Pocket WiFi
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Basel Family Adventure: Exploring Historic & Artistic Gems

NZ$893
Per adult
Basel Family Adventure: Exploring Historic & Artistic Gems
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Our pick of the best Basel City Centre Hotel Deals

Hotel Rheinfelderhof
Hotel Rheinfelderhof
3 out of 5
Hammerstrasse 61, Basel, BS
The price is NZ$217 per night from 6 May to 7 May
NZ$217
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Rosentalanlage ...
7.6/10 Good! (514 reviews)
"Overall good."

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2024

Hotel Rheinfelderhof
HYPERION Hotel Basel
HYPERION Hotel Basel
4 out of 5
Messeplatz 12, Basel, BS
The price is NZ$301 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
NZ$301
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"Excellent property"

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2024

HYPERION Hotel Basel
Basel Marriott Hotel
Basel Marriott Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Messeplatz 25, Basel, BS
The price is NZ$280 per night from 3 May to 4 May
NZ$280
per night
3 May - 4 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Rosentalanlage and Musical Theater Basel ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (476 reviews)
"Basel Marriott offered everything that one would expect of a Marriott hotel, but even more in Switzerland. The rooms were clean and spacious, well-appointed and friendly appearing, in an ideal location. The amenities including a good fitness center, a sauna, a lovely restaurant, and an after-hours ..."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2024

Basel Marriott Hotel
Hotel Märthof Basel
Hotel Märthof Basel
4 out of 5
Marktgasse 19, Basel, BS
The price is NZ$442 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
NZ$442
per night
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (415 reviews)
"This is a great hotel and we loved the area. The staff were helpful and friendly. The surrounding area is very vibrant and fun. The bar across the street was a little noisy at night but not a big problem for us. We read reviews about noise from construction but we did not hear any such noise. We ..."

Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2024

Hotel Märthof Basel
The Passage
The Passage
4 out of 5
Steinengraben 51, Basel, BS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$245 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
NZ$245
per night
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (894 reviews)
"Nice, friendly service and great location."

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2024

The Passage
Pullman Basel Europe
Pullman Basel Europe
4 out of 5
Clarastrasse 43, Basel, BS
The price is NZ$298 per night from 3 May to 4 May
NZ$298
per night
3 May - 4 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (681 reviews)
Nearly perfect.
"Very good hotel, perfectly located to explore Basel. We had a room in the Residence section of the hotel by the garden which was quiet. Breakfast in the hotel is expensive so we did not eat there but there are multiple restaurants and cafes close by to choose from if you want to eat out. The only ..."

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2024

Pullman Basel Europe
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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 Munsterplatz and Basler Muenster 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 Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz 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 Jean Tinguely Museum and St. Jakob-Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Breite

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