Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Basel which includes a house and street scenes
Basel featuring a pond and street scenes
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Basel showing a fountain, outdoor art and a statue or sculpture
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Activities


Our pick of the best Old Town Hotel Deals

Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4 out of 5
Marktgasse 19, Basel, BS
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (645 reviews)
"Centrally located with easy walking access to museums, a grocery store, and public transportation. The breakfast was enjoyable."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Hotel Märthof Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23, Basel
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (569 reviews)
A lovely hotel near Markplatz
"An excellent place to spend the night. A short walk – but a walk that includes an 83-step stairs – between the hotel and Marktplatz, and a few more short blocks to the Rhine. The sustained ringing of bells in the next-door Peterskirch was a nice wake-up call, but could be a problem for someone hoping ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Central City Hotel Rochat
limehome Basel Münzgasse

limehome Basel Münzgasse

2 out of 5
12 Münzgasse, Basel, BS
The price is NZ$248 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$248
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Theater Fauteuil and Pharmacy Museum Basel ...
8/10 Very Good! (43 reviews)
"It was very nice, clean and cute. Didn't know how to work the AC though"

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025

limehome Basel Münzgasse
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

4 out of 5
Rebgasse 12-14, Basel
The price is NZ$340 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$340
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Naturhistorisches Museum and Martinskirche ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (116 reviews)
"Modern, funky hotel in a great location. Rooms were spacious and reception staff were very helpful and friendly. Will definitely stay here again the next time I’m in Basel."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025

Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025

4 out of 5
Blumenrain 19, Basel, BS
The price is NZ$356 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$356
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (718 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, this is really cool boutique hotel, a hidden gem…. I usually stay in 5 star hotels but I needed to be in this location. I took a chance on this hotel after reading good reviews and honestly I was not disappointed. The staff are lovely and very helpful."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025
Krafft Basel

Krafft Basel

4 out of 5
Rheingasse 12, Basel, BS
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (367 reviews)
"The location is great. Breakfast is good. The staff are very friendly and helpful, especially Victoria, she is wonderful. However, the property is very dated, no air conditioning, my room was very small and very basic. The bathroom, which seems it has ben recently renovated, is too small even with ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Krafft Basel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Old Town

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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
Basel which includes a house and street scenes

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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Clara

Well liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by Musical Theater Basel and White and Blue House while you're exploring Clara and the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Clara
Basel Art Museum which includes street scenes and night scenes

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
Basel which includes modern architecture

Basel City Centre

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Museums, art galleries and historical sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basler Muenster or Basel Cathedral while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.

Basel City Centre
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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.

Gundeldingen

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