Old Town Travel Guide

Basel

Basel showing street scenes and a house
Basel which includes a pond and street scenes
Old Town
Basel showing a fountain, a river or creek and outdoor art
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Top hotels in Old Town

Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4.5 out of 5
Marktgasse 19, Basel, BS
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (715 reviews)
All was great

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Hotel Märthof Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23, Basel
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (625 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Central City Hotel Rochat
Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025

Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025

4 out of 5
Blumenrain 19, Basel, BS
The price is ₹17,175 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹17,175
₹18,755 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (750 reviews)
Had a lovely stay and would book again.

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025
Limehome Basel Münzgasse

Limehome Basel Münzgasse

2 out of 5
12 Münzgasse, Basel, BS
The price is ₹8,330 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
₹8,330
₹10,125 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Theater Fauteuil and Pharmacy Museum Basel ...
7.8/10 Good! (59 reviews)
Excellent location. Would like the option of housekeeping or at least for bins to be emptied on longer stays. Option for food would be an added bonus, even just a vending machine as local shops close early.

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Limehome Basel Münzgasse
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

4 out of 5
Rebgasse 12-14, Basel
The price is ₹21,269 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
₹21,269
₹23,004 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Naturhistorisches Museum and Martinskirche ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (131 reviews)
The staff member who greeted us at 8:20 in the morning was very helpful. She provided us with maps and Basel visitors passes as well as offered to hold our luggage until our room was ready. Everyone was very helpful and friendly towards us.

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
Merian am Rhein

Merian am Rhein

2 Rheingasse, Basel, BS
The price is ₹10,528 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
₹10,528
₹10,928 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and housekeeping. Popular attractions Martinskirche and White and Blue House are located ...
6.2/10 (35 reviews)
Lovely hotel very clean but on air conditioning

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Merian am Rhein
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town

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Kleinbasel

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

Kleinbasel
Basel showing street scenes and a house

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
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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 Art Museum featuring night scenes and street scenes

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.

Vorstädte
Basel showing modern architecture

Basel City Centre

4/5(87 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
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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


Old Town Travel Guide