Basel City Centre
Basel
Visit Basel City Centre
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 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.
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 City Centre Hotel Deals
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Great stay
Reviewed on 2026/3/20
Hotel Märthof Basel
everything was perfect
Reviewed on 2026/3/19
Central City Hotel Rochat
A beautiful hotel with the most amazing room in a perfect location to walk everywhere! We loved our stay! Staff was so friendly! Hotel clean, beds comfortable.
Reviewed on 2026/3/21
Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel
Great location and walking distance to our Viking cruise port. Perfect distance between the port and center of city.
Reviewed on 2026/3/18
Basel Marriott Hotel
Service, rooms and food were great! I hope I can return to Basel and will definitely stay at this hotel.
Reviewed on 2026/3/9
Essential by Dorint Basel City
Some reviews say it is a 10mins walk from the train station. There are 2 train stations and the international one, we came in from Strasbourg, is a 36mins walk! Our mistake but worth noting. The bus back ( which is free) stops outside the hotel. A functional busy hotel with friendly efficient staff ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/19
Other neighborhoods around Basel City Centre
Clara
Restaurants and river views are some things travelers note about Clara. Check out Musical Theater Basel or Basel Natural History Museum while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
Old Town
Museums, art galleries, and live music are just a few things travelers like about Old Town. Sights like Basel Natural History Museum and Basel Town Hall are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Basel area at Marktplatz Tram Stop.
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.
Altstadt Grossbasel
Take time in Altstadt Grossbasel to visit attractions like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz. 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.
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.
