Old Town Travel Guide
Basel
Visit Old Town
Stay near popular Old Town attractions
Top hotels in Old Town
Central City Hotel Rochat
"Great location and property! Although felt it was a bit overpriced."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Hotel Märthof Basel
"Friendly, helpful staff. Excellent breakfast. Clean and well appointed rooms. It is within walking distance of everything. I cannot wait to go back to Basel and will definitely stay here!"
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026
Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel
"Hotel D was great. The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was very helpful. They are located near the river and are close to the old town and other attractions. It was a very convenient place to stay before our Viking Cruise. Highly recommended."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Limehome Basel Town Hall
"Google Maps wouldn’t show the properties exact location so we were a little concerned if we could find the building easily. However, the location is only 2 minutes walk from Marketplaz tram stop. Check-in was 3pm but we received a message around 2pm to advise that the accommodation was ready. Access ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Motel One Basel
"Great location. Staff awesome. Breakfast not a good deal."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Krafft Basel
"The property was beautiful and unique. Room was clean and all amenities are nearby. Beautiful view of the river and nice ambiance by the restaurant."
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Old Town
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.
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.
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.
Sankt Alban
While visiting Sankt Alban, you might make a stop by sights like St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
