Basel City Centre
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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 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 travels to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Martinskirche
You can find out about the history of Basel with a visit to 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 City Centre Hotel Deals

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
The reception was extremely warm and friendly - helped us with an early check in and provided guidance to the city. I will stay here again when I am back.
Reviewed on 2025/12/27

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Room very clean
Reviewed on 2025/12/30

Hotel Märthof Basel
We stayed for 5 nights and it was fantastic. Big thanks to Samuel at the front desk for making it extra special. Room was extremely comfortable - shower and bathroom super clean. Spa was nice during the cold of the winter. Included breakfast was very good but could have used a little bit more variety. ...
Reviewed on 2025/12/27

HYPERION Hotel Basel
The staff was very friendly. Rooms are quiet and location is great
Reviewed on 2025/12/15

Essential by Dorint Basel City
All good.
Reviewed on 2025/12/28

Hotel Rheinfelderhof
Good location next to tram stop Nicely renovated old building Elevator!!! Food in the restaurant was good (very pricey but I think that's normal for Basel). Walkable neighborhood Good value for the money.
Reviewed on 2025/12/22
Other neighborhoods around Basel City Centre

Clara
Restaurants and river views are some things travelers note about Clara. Check out Musical Theater Basel or Munsterplatz 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 Town Hall and Marktplatz 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.
