Sankt Jakob
Basel
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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.
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 Art Museum
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
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.
St. Jakob-Park
Catch an event at St. Jakob-Park during your trip to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Sankt Jakob Hotel Deals
Novotel Basel City
B&B Hotel Basel
Staff - first and foremost. 10* - welcoming and helpful. Convenient location, just around the corner from a tram stop. Fast wifi. Just ideal for what I needed for a Basel stay.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Staff was welcoming and extremely helpful
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Hotel Märthof Basel
Great location
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
Great service and the room was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the free public transportation ticket and included breakfast!
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel
Perfect location for the station. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast included. Free drink and snack in the room.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Sankt Jakob
Sankt Alban
If you're spending some time in Sankt Alban, St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park are top sights worth seeing.
Breite
Though Breite might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Jakob-Park and St. Jakobshalle.
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.
Bruderholz
Though Bruderholz might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Green Meadow Park and Merian Park.
Vorstädte
Take time in Vorstädte to visit attractions like Theater Basel and Basel Art Museum. 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.
Basel City Centre
Museums, art galleries, and historic 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.
