Vorstädte Travel Guide
Basel
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 Zoo
Spend hours walking around one of the country’s most impressive zoos .Marvel at the thousands of animals roaming around their large enclosures.
Marktplatz
You can enjoy retail therapy at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basler Muenster
Admire its exquisite architecture, peer from the towers over the city or just soak up the atmosphere of Basel’s most important house of worship.
Basel Town Hall
After visiting Basel Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel University
Explore the campus of Basel University during your visit to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Vorstädte
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
No AC! Rooms are very stuffy!
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Nothing really charming about the hotel. Location was good. Was fine for a one night stay before our Viking cruise.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The Passage Urban & Lifestyle Hotel
If you like a room where the a/c won't go below 23.5 degress then you'll love this place. No hot water on the final day of my stay was perhaps provided to help ncool me down!
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Der Teufelhof Basel
Great location, friendly staff and very reasonable price.Be aware the rooms have no air conditioning.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel - Member of Design Hotels
We had such a wonderful stay and have a great sleep; it was an amazing experience and we enjoyed the breakfast and the
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels
Other neighbourhoods around Vorstädte
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.
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 Rosentalanlage or Basler Muenster 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 Munsterplatz and Basler Muenster 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.
