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.
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.
Museum for Contemporary Art
You can browse the exhibits at Museum for Contemporary Art, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Activities
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Basel Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Vorstädte Hotel Deals
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
AC didn’t work on our room which was the main reason we left another hotel. The man at the front desk was a bit aloof and I had to ask 3 times for help, and he finally got us another room. No help was provided for our move and we’re older patrons. We had to move ourselves including 2 sets of stairs ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Very good location. Rooms are very small, no fridge. Welcome drink at 5pm a nice touch. Staff very nice and helpful
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Passage Urban & Lifestyle Hotel
If you like a room where the a/c won't go below 23.5 degress then you'll love this place. No hot water on the final day of my stay was perhaps provided to help ncool me down!
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Der Teufelhof Basel
Great location, friendly staff and very reasonable price.Be aware the rooms have no air conditioning.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel - Member of Design Hotels
Amazing cozy hotel
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels
It was fantastic! Great staff!
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vorstädte
Altstadt Grossbasel
If you're spending time in Altstadt Grossbasel, you might enjoy attractions like Swiss Architecture Museum and Basel Town Hall. 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 Rosentalanlage 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 Rosentalanlage 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.
