Old Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Basel Zoo
Spend hours walking around one of the country’s most impressive zoos .Marvel at the thousands of animals roaming around their large enclosures.
Basel Art Museum
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
Activities
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Traditional Swiss Dinner: Cheese Fondue, Appetizers and Dessert
Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Old Town Hotel Deals
Hotel Märthof Basel
The front desk staff was very professional and helpful with local restaurant recommendations
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Central City Hotel Rochat
I arrived very early, ready to ask if I could store my luggage until my room was ready, when I was handed the key to my room. I understand this doesn’t always happen, but it was great to get to my room a couple of hours early. My room was lovely with a view of the church. The hotel is in a fantastic ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel
Clean room, nice staff
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Motel One Basel
Everything at hotel is great and good people at work. I would go back to that hotel next year. Love it thank u
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Krafft Basel
Very pleasant hotel
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
Great hotel. Very clean and central to everything.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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.
Basel City Centre
Museums, art galleries and historical sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basel Natural History Museum or Basler Muenster while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.
Clara
Well liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by Basel Natural History Museum and Munsterplatz while you're exploring Clara and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Gundeldingen
While you're in Gundeldingen, take in top sights like Via Gottardo and jump on the metro at Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop to see more of the city.
