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.
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.
Spalentor
You can learn about the history of Basel with a visit to Spalentor. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Activities
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
Walking Tour through Basel Old Town
Our pick of the best Vorstädte Hotel Deals
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Clean room
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Excellent check in, quick stroll to city center and Christmas markets. City is hilly so there are stairs! Hotel has charming gnome garden, and places to sit, with blankets if it’s chilly. Nice breakfast buffet. Staff was lovely.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
The Passage
Shopping was in walking distance.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Der Teufelhof Basel
Very clean but small room however it was noisy from within the hotel at night. Breakfast staff particularly pleasant. Have stayed at the Teufelhof many times but this was the first time we were aware of noise
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels
Great stay we had 2 rooms and both were unique! Clean well maintained and close to old town
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
SET Hotel.Residence by Teufelhof Basel
Room was large and comfortable. The hotel is set in a very quiet part of the city center. Convienient to shopping and the Xmas markets we were there to see.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
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.
