Vorstädte Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Basel, here I feel like home
Basel, here I feel like home
The Basel Paper Museum.

A fantastic way to spend an afternoon in Basel. Great for couples or families. 

The museum walks you through the history of paper making, writing, printing and book making. You can make your own paper, try calligraphy, try marbling and use a typewriter and printer. The hosts at the museum speak English, French and German. There are people on hand to explain everything as you go.

There's a working waterwheel and the museum produces paper gifts for the shop. A must for anyone who loves stationary, craft, paperwork, graphics, printing and fonts.
Basel Art Museum which includes street scenes
Basel Art Museum featuring street scenes

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Our pick of the best Vorstädte Hotel Deals

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

4 out of 5
Steinentorstrasse 25 Basel BS
The price is NZ$339 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$339
15 Feb - 16 Feb
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (605 reviews)
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

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Steinengraben 69 Basel BS
The price is NZ$236 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$236
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (906 reviews)
The staff were very helpful

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
The Passage

The Passage

4 out of 5
Steinengraben 51 Basel BS
The price is NZ$285 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
NZ$285
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (993 reviews)
Shopping was in walking distance.

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

The Passage
Der Teufelhof Basel

Der Teufelhof Basel

3.5 out of 5
Leonhardsgraben 47-49 Basel BS
The price is NZ$606 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
NZ$606
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (867 reviews)
Good location

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Der Teufelhof Basel
ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels

ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels

4 out of 5
Steinenvorstadt 42 Basel 614817472
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (182 reviews)
Very comfy beds!excellent facilities!

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels
SET Hotel.Residence by Teufelhof Basel

SET Hotel.Residence by Teufelhof Basel

4 out of 5
Leonhardsgraben 46 Basel
The price is NZ$616 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
NZ$616
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (235 reviews)
Room large and spotless. Breakfast staff friendly and efficient.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

SET Hotel.Residence by Teufelhof 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 Vorstädte

Parliament Building In Basel, Switzerland.

Build in 1504 to 1514 at the Marktplatz. Today it's still used as the actual Parliament Building for the Grand Council of Basel-City.

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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
The view across the Rhine in Basel

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.

Old Town
Panorama of Kleinbasel district of Basel and the riverbank of Rhine River, Switzerland

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 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 Munsterplatz while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.

Basel City Centre
Clarakirche Basel

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.

Clara
Basel SBB railway station in Switzerland

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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