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.
Marktplatz
You can enjoy retail therapy at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
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.
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 University
Explore the campus of Basel University during your visit to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Spalentor
You can learn about the history of Basel with a visit to Spalentor. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Vorstädte
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Convenient location Basel trams make it easy to get around
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Friendly, helpful, professional and competent staff. Nice comfortable, clean room. Complimentary drink a nice touch
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel
Lovely rooms, friendly staffs. Breakfast variety a bit limited.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Der Teufelhof Basel
Lovely rooms in the new section of the hotel
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
The Passage
Exceĺlent location, 5 minute walk to old town & restaurants/shopping. Room 002 large with high ceilings and quiet. Fantastic gym, well equipped and large. Nice sauna also. Very clean and modern hotel. Excellent staff willing to help with any request. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
SET Hotel.Residence by Teufelhof Basel
clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 14 Oct 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.
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.
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.
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.
