Basel City Centre Travel Guide

Basel

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Stay near popular Basel City Centre attractions

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Marktplatz

9.0/10 (1,102 reviews)
You can enjoy retail therapy at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
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Top hotels in Basel City Centre

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

4 out of 5
Steinentorstrasse 25 Basel BS
The price is ₹18,672 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
₹18,672
₹20,362 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (721 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4.5 out of 5
Marktgasse 19 Basel BS
The price is ₹28,346 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
₹28,346
₹30,403 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Hotel Märthof Basel
Essential by Dorint Basel City

Essential by Dorint Basel City

4 out of 5
Schoenaustrasse 10 Basel BS
The price is ₹15,298 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
₹15,298
₹16,860 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great breakfast enjoyed more while eating out in the garden. Warm Staff always willing to help"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Essential by Dorint Basel City
HYPERION Hotel Basel

HYPERION Hotel Basel

4 out of 5
Messeplatz 12 Basel BS
The price is ₹15,691 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
₹15,691
₹17,268 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Excellent location, quiet room, breakfast buffet was fantastic! We will stay there again."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

HYPERION Hotel Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23 Basel
The price is ₹11,607 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
₹11,607
₹13,029 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Central City Hotel Rochat
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Steinengraben 69 Basel BS
The price is ₹11,363 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
₹11,363
₹12,775 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (991 reviews)
"Nice property and would stay again!"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
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Where to stay in Basel City Centre

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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.

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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.

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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.

A riverside cityscape with historic buildings and modern skyscrapers.

Kleinbasel

Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Basel City Centre Travel Guide

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