Old Town
Basel
Visit Old Town
Popular places to visit
Marktplatz
You can search for that perfect souvenir 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 Natural History Museum
You can study the exhibits at Basel Natural History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels 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.
Basel Art Museum
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
Old Town Hotel Deals
Central City Hotel Rochat
"Everything was wonderful! Beautiful hotel, great breakfast, friendly staff, and close to everything."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Hotel Märthof Basel
"Great location"
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026
Limehome Basel Town Hall
"The location is amazing, right in the centre of Basel and close to everything. My only issue was that the air conditioning didn't work. The first night, I could understand why the room was hot because of the weather, but afterwards the temperatures outside were much cooler and the room was still ..."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 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 Jun 5, 2026
Motel One Basel
"Great place to stay. Ideal location. Excellent staff"
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026
Krafft Basel
"Hotel is easy to find and situated in a convenient location right off the waterway. The rooms were bare modern and the bed was excellent."
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026
Where to stay in Old Town
Basel City Centre
Museums, art galleries, and historic 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.
Altstadt Grossbasel
Take time in Altstadt Grossbasel to visit attractions like Swiss Architecture Museum and Basel Town Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Vorstädte
Take time in Vorstädte to visit attractions like Basel Art Museum and Spalentor. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at University Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
Sankt Alban
If you're spending some time in Sankt Alban, St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park are top sights worth seeing.
