Sankt Jakob
Basel
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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 Zoo
Spend hours walking around one of the country’s most impressive zoos .Marvel at the thousands of animals roaming around their large enclosures.
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.
Sankt Jakob Hotel Deals
Novotel Basel City
Clean room, just very warm and stuffy. Air con turned on as low as it went but rooms were still very warm. Good WiFi and amenities in the room.
Reviewed on 2026/3/29
B&B Hotel Basel
Breakfast variety, comfort of the lounge, easy no-card room access. Located in a remote area - still very accessible by tram 14.
Reviewed on 2026/2/28
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Suite was very clean and comfortable. Location was easily walkable to old town Basel. Viking rep was on site. Would definitely recommend!
Reviewed on 2026/3/24
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
Very good sized room, very comfortable bed and large bathroom. Staff very friendly. Hotel a little dated and no mini fridge. Wifi connectivity intermittent also. Overall would recommend as a great choice for a hotel in Basel close to the train station. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 2026/3/18
Hotel Märthof Basel
everything was perfect
Reviewed on 2026/3/19
Central City Hotel Rochat
Great room, clean, nice shower/bath. Breakfast was great with lots of choice.
Reviewed on 2026/3/30
Other neighborhoods around Sankt Jakob
Sankt Alban
If you're spending some time in Sankt Alban, St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park are top sights worth seeing.
Breite
Though Breite might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Jean Tinguely Museum and St. Jakob-Park.
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.
Bruderholz
Though Bruderholz might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Green Meadow Park and Merian Park.
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.
Basel City Centre
Museums, art galleries, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basel Natural History Museum or Basler Muenster while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.
