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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Märthof Basel	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 823 reviews	View
Motel One Basel	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 789 reviews	View
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 166 reviews	View
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 192 reviews	View
Central City Hotel Rochat	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 731 reviews	View

Where to stay in Old Town

Find the best Old Town areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.

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.

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A historic building with ornate facades, large windows, and a clock tower.

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.

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A modern building with a curved roof and a traditional building with a sloped roof in the background.

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.

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A river with swans, a bridge, a path, and buildings in the background.

Sankt Alban

If you're spending some time in Sankt Alban, St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park are top sights worth seeing.

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A riverside cityscape with historic buildings and modern skyscrapers.

Kleinbasel

Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

8/10 Good

"We were able to check in early thanks to helpful staff. Hotel facilities fine and room comfortable. A/ C adequate when on full setting. Some areas a bit worn/ tired eg carpets of common areas. Good central location easily accessible from main train station by ten minute walk or three tram stops."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Old Town?

Old Town is a neighborhood that people enjoy for its interesting historical sites. Are you looking for Old Town travel tips? Be sure to check out Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz while you're in the neighborhood.

What's a favorite hotel to stay in Old Town?

Based on our traveler data, Central City Hotel Rochat is one of the top choices for your stay in Old Town. This hotel offers free WiFi and a business center. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include Hotel Märthof Basel and Limehome Basel Town Hall.

How many hotels will I be able to find in Old Town?

Expedia has 75 hotels and other accommodations in Old Town to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Basel area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Old Town, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Old Town.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Old Town?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Old Town, click here.

What is there to do in this Basel neighborhood?

Basel Natural History Museum, Naturhistorisches Museum, and Basel Historical Museum of Music are fun stops for the whole family while you're in Old Town. Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Old Town include White and Blue House, Martinskirche, and Munsterplatz. While you're out sightseeing in Basel, be sure to visit other sights like The Palantine or Pfalz Basel.

How can I get around Old Town and the greater Basel area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Marktplatz Tram Stop is the closest metro station.

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Our top choices for Old Town hotels

1. Hotel Märthof Basel

2. Motel One Basel

3. Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

4. Krafft Basel

5. Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois

6. Central City Hotel Rochat

7. Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

8. Limehome Basel Town Hall

9. East-West Riverside Hotel

10. Consum Boutique Hotel

11. Hitrental Marktplatz Studios

12. Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026

13. Hitrental Marktplatz Studios

14. The Passage Urban & Lifestyle Hotel

15. Hotel Spalentor

16. Pullman Basel Europe

17. Hotel Wettstein

18. SET Hotel.Residence by Teufelhof Basel

19. Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

20. Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

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Where to stay in Old Town

Basel City Centre

Altstadt Grossbasel

Vorstädte

Sankt Alban

Kleinbasel

Top Old Town Hotel Reviews

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

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