Sankt Jakob Travel Guide

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Stay near popular Sankt Jakob attractions

St. Jakob-Park

8.8/10 (156 reviews)
Catch an event at St. Jakob-Park during your trip to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
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Activities

Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

NZ$26
per adult
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours
Tour on the vintage tram

Tour on the vintage tram

NZ$43
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tour on the vintage tram
Basel Private Tour - James Bond's Schilthorn and Lauterbrunnen

James Bond’s Schilthorn & Mürren Tour | From Basel

NZ$962
per adult
James Bond’s Schilthorn & Mürren Tour | From Basel
Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel

Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel

NZ$32
per adult
Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel
Tour on the vintage tram

Tour on the vintage tram

NZ$64
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour on the vintage tram
Spalentor

Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

NZ$55
per adult
Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour
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Our pick of the best Sankt Jakob Hotel Deals

B&B Hotel Basel

B&B Hotel Basel

3 out of 5
St Jakobs Strasse 193-195 Basel
The price is NZ$218 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$218
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park are located ...
B&B Hotel Basel
Novotel Basel City

Novotel Basel City

4 out of 5
Grosspeterstrasse 12 Basel BS
The price is NZ$293 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
NZ$293
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (813 reviews)
"Great hotel, lean and staff very friendly and knowledgable about the local area"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Novotel Basel City
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

4 out of 5
Steinentorstrasse 25 Basel BS
The price is NZ$345 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$345
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 Schweizerhof Basel

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

3.5 out of 5
Centralbahnplatz 1 Basel BS
The price is NZ$340 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$340
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"We were there for a conference. The hotel was just perfect for our needs - comfortable room, especially with the AC. And the breakfast was lovely."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4.5 out of 5
Marktgasse 19 Basel BS
The price is NZ$486 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$486
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (845 reviews)
"Super attentive, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Hotel Märthof Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23 Basel
The price is NZ$233 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$233
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (753 reviews)
"Breakfast exceeded expectations and conveniently added to our bill. Air conditioning worked very well specially with the heat wave in Europe. Room was decent although not modern only maybe we just came off from a luxury cruise and not actually comparable. We got the right location for a hotel walkable ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Central City Hotel Rochat
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Our guide on where to stay in Sankt Jakob

Find the best Sankt Jakob areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Sankt Jakob
Learn more about Sankt Jakob
A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.

Basel City Centre

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

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 modern building with a curved roof and a traditional building with a sloped roof in the background.
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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.

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.

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