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.
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.
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.
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 Old Town
Hotel Märthof Basel
Room was beautiful, staff was excellent, and great location.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025
Great staff!!
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Central City Hotel Rochat
Nice hotel with great service. We had a great stay here and would stay again. It was well located, clean and comfortable. The staff were all friendly and welcoming. There is free coffee available all day and infused water at reception which is a nice touch.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Merian am Rhein
Clean, central, great views over the river if you have a river view room.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Limehome Basel Münzgasse
Lovely location, good size room, didn't receive my access codes ahead of getting there which could distress some travellers
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
We really enjoyed our stay at Volkhaus! Two Americans traveling to Switzerland, and we were very pleased with our room, the customer service, and location. Our room was large with plenty of space, but simple and easy. The beds were comfortable as well! We were close to everything we were looking ...
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
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.
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.
