St. Johann Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A church interior with a high arched ceiling and colorful stained glass windows.

Stay near popular St. Johann attractions

Novartis Headquarters

8.4/10 (36 reviews)
Novartis Headquarters is just one of the places to see in Basel, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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$27
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours
Tour on the vintage tram

Tour on the vintage tram

NZ$44
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tour on the vintage tram
James Bond’s Schilthorn & Mürren Tour | From Basel

James Bond’s Schilthorn & Mürren Tour | From Basel

NZ$969
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$43
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 St. Johann Hotel Deals

Airport Hotel Basel

Airport Hotel Basel

3.5 out of 5
Flughafenstrasse 215 Basel BS
The price is NZ$339 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$339
per night
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Stay at this spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"All staff at the front desk were exceptionally helpful. We had the 4 single bed room which was ideal for us."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Airport Hotel Basel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

4 out of 5
Steinentorstrasse 25 Basel BS
The price is NZ$374 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$374
per night
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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$322 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
NZ$322
per night
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful, comfortable hotel, just a block from the main train station (and a Co-op store in case you want to pick up a sandwich or salad to go). As with all hotels in Basel, you receive a free transportation pass. Easy walking access to the river and Old Town. We boarded a Rhine River Cruise at ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4.5 out of 5
Marktgasse 19 Basel BS
The price is NZ$554 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$554
per night
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (875 reviews)
"Location is great"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Hotel Märthof Basel
B&B Hotel Basel

B&B Hotel Basel

3 out of 5
St Jakobs Strasse 193-195 Basel
The price is NZ$222 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$222
per night
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (340 reviews)
"Okay"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

B&B Hotel Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23 Basel
The price is NZ$233 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$233
per night
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (777 reviews)
"In the middle of downtown close to tram"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Central City Hotel Rochat
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Our guide on where to stay in St. Johann

Find the best St. Johann areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 street with tram tracks, a building with a sign for Kunstmuseum Basel, and a construction crane.

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.

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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