Basel City Centre
Basel
Visit Basel City Centre
Popular places to visit
Marktplatz
You can enjoy retail therapy at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Art Museum
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
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 Natural History Museum
You can study the exhibits at Basel Natural History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Martinskirche
You can find out about the history of Basel with a stop at Martinskirche. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Congress Center Basel
Learn about the events happening in Congress Center Basel during your trip to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Things to do
Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Fun track game at Christmas markets in Basel
Hydrofoil and surfing on the Rhine behind a motorboat
Top hotels in Basel City Centre
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Staff was amazing! Ayoub made sure everything was taken care of. Location is great not far from train and trams are right there to take you to all your destinations. Room is warm and comfortable and very clean 10 out of 10
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hotel Märthof Basel
Room was beautiful, staff was excellent, and great location.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hotel Rheinfelderhof
They fixed some dirty bed lines really quick. Staff is so nice and helpful. Great tradicional restaurant on premise
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
HYPERION Hotel Basel
Excellent room; free upgrade. Excellent food in restaurant and at breakfast!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Basel Marriott Hotel
Room, staff, welcome, everything was perfect !
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Wonderful experience in all aspects. 3-4 min walk to a number of good restaurants.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Basel City Centre
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.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
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.
Breite
Breite might not have many top sights, but St. Jakob-Park and St. Jakobshalle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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