Vorstädte Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Vorstädte
Popular places to visit
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 University
Explore the campus of Basel University during your visit to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Spalentor
You can learn about the history of Basel with a visit to Spalentor. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Theater Basel
Enjoy a show at Theater Basel, a theatre with a story to tell in Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Caricature and Cartoon Museum
You can study the exhibits at Caricature and Cartoon Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Sankt Johanns-Park
Explore the great outdoors at Sankt Johanns-Park, a lovely green space in Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Activities
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Vorstädte Hotel Deals
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Very courteous staff, nice clean room with a comfortable bed, quiet and convenient, and the breakfast was wonderful. I had a pleasant stay and I would definitely recommend the Radisson Blu. Additionally, the restaurant is very nice and open late. Wonderful atmosphere and the food is beautifully presented. ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
The staff were very helpful
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Passage
Shopping was in walking distance.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Der Teufelhof Basel
Good location
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels
Very comfy beds!excellent facilities!
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
SET Hotel.Residence by Teufelhof Basel
Room large and spotless. Breakfast staff friendly and efficient.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vorstädte
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.
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.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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.
Clara
Well liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by Musical Theater Basel 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.
